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Any chance of finding the original tool kit that came with the xs11? in particular the cable and dipstick.
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BAMN!
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Catatonicbug I think has printable dipsticks.Nathan
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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
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Toolkits turn up on Ebay if you watch; they sometimes have the dipstick. Here's one here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TOOL-...item4840271608 Not quite complete, but most of it is there (overpriced IMO though...).
The cable? That puppy is rare; a total PITA to refit into the tool box, those disappear pretty regularly. But the good news is, you don't need it for your '81. It's only needed for the '78-80 standards as the mufflers on those extend past the rear axle and block axle removal without the cable. Your '81 uses Special exhaust, so no cable needed..
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'78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
'82 XJ rebuild project
'80SG restified, red SOLD
'79F parts...
'81H more parts...
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'86 XL883/1200 Chopper
'82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
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Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...Comment
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HERE is a dimensioned drawing of the dipstick.Life is what happens while your planning everything else!
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81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection
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80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
81 XS1100 Special
81 CB750 C
80 CB750 C
78 XS750Comment
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Tool Kits
You can still order the tool kits from the dealer, and they also have the dip stick available. I bought a dip stick in February and priced a tool kit however the price for the kit was around $82. The problem with most of the kits you see for sale on ebay is that they are almost always missing several tools in particular the shock adjusting tool and the dip stick and I have only seen one for sale in the last year that included the cable.Comment
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But you can put together a toolkit that is as good or better than OEM pretty easy. And the dipstick is like less than 10 bucks and still available and used for more than just our bike IIRC.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.Comment
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GAUGE,OIL LEVEL (2H7-2815A-00-00) $7.62 $5.08
I found it at Yamaha Sports Center. The first price is retail. The second is what you pay.Marty (in Mississippi)
XS1100SG
XS650SK
XS650SH
XS650G
XS6502F
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Cable
If you are referring to the cable for removing axle, I think I have one in one of my parts bin.78 XS1100E Standard
Coca Cola Red
Hooker Headers
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1979 XS1100 Special
http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/p...m/DSC00612.jpg
1980 XS Standard
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Thanks, saw that one but like you said incompleteOriginally posted by crazy steve View PostToolkits turn up on Ebay if you watch; they sometimes have the dipstick. Here's one here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TOOL-...item4840271608 Not quite complete, but most of it is there (overpriced IMO though...).
The cable? That puppy is rare; a total PITA to refit into the tool box, those disappear pretty regularly. But the good news is, you don't need it for your '81. It's only needed for the '78-80 standards as the mufflers on those extend past the rear axle and block axle removal without the cable. Your '81 uses Special exhaust, so no cable needed..BAMN!
'81 XS1100H "Brutus"Comment
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1980 XS850SG - Sold
1981 XS1100LH Midnight Special (Sold) - purchased 9/29/08
Fully Vetterized and Dynojet Kit added, Heated Grips, Truck-Lite LED headlight, Accel Coils, Irridium plugs, TKAT Fork Brace, XS850LH Final Drive & Black SS Brake lines from Chacal.
Here's my web page devoted to my bike! XS/XJ User's Manuals there, and the XJ1100 Service Manual and both XS1100 Service manuals (free download!).
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-H. FordComment
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Saw that, would have to consolidate somewhat.
I'll figure that, but wanted to concentrate on those specialty/special use tools.BAMN!
'81 XS1100H "Brutus"Comment
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I think i have the cable tool and don't use it as i find it useless.Make me an offer.1980 XS1100 SG
Inline fuel filters
New wires in old coils-outer spark plugs
160 mph speedometer mod
Kerker Exhaust
xschop K & N air filter setup
Dynojet Recalibration kit
1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
1997 Jeep Cherokee 4.5"lift installedComment
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you have the cable and or cable tool?Originally posted by oldyam80sg View PostBAMN!
'81 XS1100H "Brutus"Comment
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yes i do-looking at it now.1980 XS1100 SG
Inline fuel filters
New wires in old coils-outer spark plugs
160 mph speedometer mod
Kerker Exhaust
xschop K & N air filter setup
Dynojet Recalibration kit
1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
1997 Jeep Cherokee 4.5"lift installedComment
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