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    '79 XS1100 Sissy bar with Rack?

    I am wondering if it is possible to remove the OEM grab bar and replace it with some sort of sissy bar with rack. I imagine my wife would be more willing for longer trips if she had a cushion to lean against. Any links, help, suggestions would be great!

    Michael
    Tags: 1979, xs1100, yamaha
  • #2
    On my '78 I have a rack/blackest and the grab bar is still there.
    Nathan
    KD9ARL

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    1978 XS1100E
    K&N Filter
    #45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
    OEM Exhaust
    ATK Fork Brace
    LED Dash lights
    Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
    Green Monster Coils
    SS Brake Lines
    Vision 550 Auto Tensioner

    In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.

    Theodore Roosevelt

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    • #3
      Sissy Bar

      Where did you get it and did you have to drill any new holes?

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      • #4
        It was on the bike when I got it so I can't say. Does not seem like any of the holes on the rack were changed.
        Nathan
        KD9ARL

        μολὼν λαβέ

        1978 XS1100E
        K&N Filter
        #45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
        OEM Exhaust
        ATK Fork Brace
        LED Dash lights
        Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
        Green Monster Coils
        SS Brake Lines
        Vision 550 Auto Tensioner

        In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.

        Theodore Roosevelt

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        • #5
          Sissy Bar

          Do you have any pictures of the bike with the sissy bar on it? I am needing some ideas so I can try and find one that is a universal fit.

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          • #6
            Here is one on EBay
            http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Custo...Q5fAccessories
            Ty

            78 XS1100E - Now in Minnesota
            80 XS1100LG - The Punisher
            82 XJ1100 - Current project - The Twins
            82 XJ1100 - Wife's Bike - The Twins
            82 XJ1100 - Daughter's Bike
            72 Suzuki TS125 - Daughter's Bike
            72 Yamaha Mini JT2 - Youngest Daughter's bike (She wants a bigger one now)

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            • #7
              Mine has the grab bar removed, but I have a Vetter Tailtrunk, which also gives the backrest as well. I think it interfered with the Vetter Saddlebag mounts rather than the trunk/luggage rack though.
              Cy

              1980 XS1100G (Brutus) w/81H Engine
              Duplicolor Mirage Paint Job (Purple/Green)
              Vetter Windjammer IV
              Vetter hard bags & Trunk
              OEM Luggage Rack
              Jardine Spaghetti 4-2 exhaust system
              Spade Fuse Box
              Turn Signal Auto Cancel Mod
              750 FD Mod
              TC Spin on Oil Filter Adapter (temp removed)
              XJ1100 Front Footpegs
              XJ1100 Shocks

              I was always taught to respect my elders, but it keeps getting harder to find one.

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              • #8
                This is as best I have right now. Bike is in pieces so I can't get any good ones.

                Nathan
                KD9ARL

                μολὼν λαβέ

                1978 XS1100E
                K&N Filter
                #45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
                OEM Exhaust
                ATK Fork Brace
                LED Dash lights
                Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
                Green Monster Coils
                SS Brake Lines
                Vision 550 Auto Tensioner

                In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.

                Theodore Roosevelt

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                • #9
                  Sissy Bar

                  Nate,

                  That is exactly what I need. I am getting ready to order a new seat from Saddlemans(xy156). With the new seat and hopefully a new backrest, riding season will be a lot more comfortable!

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                  • #10
                    I will say that the grab bar does at times (especially if someone is sitting pillon) touch the rack but its not a big deal.
                    Nathan
                    KD9ARL

                    μολὼν λαβέ

                    1978 XS1100E
                    K&N Filter
                    #45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
                    OEM Exhaust
                    ATK Fork Brace
                    LED Dash lights
                    Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
                    Green Monster Coils
                    SS Brake Lines
                    Vision 550 Auto Tensioner

                    In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.

                    Theodore Roosevelt

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                    • #11
                      There are a few different styles out there that fit the 79's, but seem to be hard to find.
                      This one is on one of my 79 specials.



                      good luck...

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                      • #12
                        sissy bar

                        This might be too late, but here goes. Luggage racks with sissy bars for your bike come up on EBAY frequently. They usually go for between $25 to $100.

                        If you didn't order your new seat yet, these also are frequently on EBAY. Hope this helps.

                        Tom
                        Tom Clisham

                        Age is relative YOU WON"T GET OLD TIL YOU SELL THE BIKE
                        _____________________________________________

                        '78xs1100E ,all stock & original GONE TO WISCONSIN

                        '80 SG Vetter fairing,hard bags,trunk,fork brace,
                        stock headers with fishtail mufflers,black & beautiful GONE TO ARIZONA

                        79SF lowered,jardine 4/2 exhaust,pod filters,drilled rotors,fork brace, bar hopper

                        79SF 1 owner,8000 miles, restoring to completely original ( I hope) GONE TO FRANCE

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