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  • #1

    Handles and stuff......

    Hey all,

    I've decided I need to replace my bar switch because the start button is pretty messed up and since mixesxs has good prices, why not? (http://www.mikesxs.net/product/24-2060.html)

    But here is my question:

    If I'm going to replace, are there any less bulky, maybe simpler options for the throttle and switches? I'd like to see what kind of options are out there and make sure they would work on my bike. Have any of you done something similar?

    Thanks
    1979 XS1100 (non special and slightly dented)
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  • #2
    If it's just the start button, that can be replaced rather easily and cheaply; look for Mikes part # 24-6525, $6.50.

    As far as swapping out the controls, there's not a lot of options because of the bar size; 7/8" bars aren't used on street bikes that much anymore. What there is in that size, most is aimed at off-road applications and is more utilitarian than 'custom' and may lack all the needed switches. You'll also run into the problem of throttle cable hook-up, matching a cable to the carbs.

    If you have a V-twin with 1" bars there's all kinds of trick custom stuff out there (very little of it inexpensive) but for a vintage bike with the smaller bars very little...
    Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two

    '78E original owner - resto project
    '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...

    Other current bikes:
    '93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
    '86 XL883/1200 Chopper
    '82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
    Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
    Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...

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    • #3
      Steve, I used your part number to find that part on Mikesxs, and than used what they say is the OEM number to find it on Bike bandit. It comes up with a Kawasaki horn button on Bike bandit, do you know if this is the same? (I have enough bandit bucks to cover it)
      Thanks
      1981 XS 11 special
      red
      40,000 miles

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      • #4
        I have no idea.... It's possible, the OEM manufacturers buy a lot of these sorts of parts from outside vendors so it could be the same...
        Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two

        '78E original owner - resto project
        '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...

        Other current bikes:
        '93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
        '86 XL883/1200 Chopper
        '82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
        Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
        Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...

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        • #5
          I hear many sport bikes use 7/8" bars. I think it was lee dutcher(sp) just put a modern sport bike unit on his bike.
          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

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          • #6
            Yep and it works great...saved me alot of money....here is the link

            http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36408
            _____________________________________________ 1979 XS 1100 Special "The judge" mods- K&N air pods, 4-1 mac, 147.5 pilots, 57.5 mains, LED turn signal, cafe bars, HEL translucent yellow stainless steel brake line, dyna coil (dc2-1), raptor 660 mc, r6 controls..(sold)

            1982 gs1100e "all business" cafe project
            1980 gs1000g "stock"
            1982 honda express "stretched 10 inch(my daughters scooter)
            2008 jmstar 150cc Chinese scooter ( wife's bike)

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            • #7
              I bought the aluminum buttons from here, they work great.

              http://www.freewebs.com/kibokojoe/
              1978 XS1100E
              1982 XJ650RJ Seca
              2001 Yamaha XT225
              2002 Suzuki DR650
              2008 Suzuki DL650 VStrom
              AMA charter life member

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              • #8
                +1 on the aluminum starter/horn buttons Tom mentions. They work and kind of bling it up a bit.
                1980G Standard, Restored
                Kerker 4 - 1
                850 Rear End Mod
                2-21 Flashing LED Arrays on either side of license plate for Brake Light Assist, 1100 Lumen Cree Aux Lights,
                Progressive springs, Showa rear shocks
                Automatic CCT
                1980GH Special, Restored
                Stock Exhaust, New Handlebars, 1" Spacer in Fork Springs, Automatic CCT, Showa Rear Shocks
                '82 XJ1100 (Sold)
                Automatic CCT, RC Engineering 4 X 1 Exhaust, K&N Pods, #50 Pilot Jets, YICS Eliminator. Sorely missed.

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