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I noticed a key hole/lock type thing down by the middle drive/shaft the other day. It appears to have a wire or two coming from it.
I have no idea what it is for. Any ideas??
Thanks!!
I have no idea what it is for. Any ideas??
Thanks!!
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1979 XS 1100F
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Are you looking at the lock for the left side cover? -
That's the sometimes-missed locking latch for the sidecover (which is why broken sidecovers are out there...). Shouldn't be any wiring attached. They'll also get gummed-up and not work with the key, another reason for broken sidecovers...
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could be
I guess it could be the side cover latch. I've never seen any side covers for these 11's. So I don't know how they attach. There is the key lock right under the seat (helmet lock i believe).
Then there is this smaller one way down right by the shaft/middle drive attached to the frame on the left side. I'm at work so I cant verify there are wires but I thought there was.1979 XS 1100F
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Yes, there are wires there. That's the main chassis ground strap. Be sure both ends of that wire are clean and corrosion-free. Dab a bit of anti-sieze on both ends to prevent corrosion and assist in electrical flow.1980 XS850SG - Sold
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supercharger
Thats the key operated supercharger - just turn the key clockwise (or is it counter-clockwise?) just before you ride for an extra burst of speed!
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