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    any one got a clue what these are for?

    Just going over my new 79xs1100. Any idea what these are for?

    http://i1056.photobucket.com/albums/...20401-1219.jpg

    http://i1056.photobucket.com/albums/...20401-1221.jpg

    http://i1056.photobucket.com/albums/...20401-1223.jpg
    82 XJ1100J
    81 Venturer
    Newly acquired Aches N Pains collection
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  • #2
    If you copy the IMG code from the dropdown when you hover on the pic on photobucket and past it in your post the pics will show up.
    Greg

    Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

    ― Albert Einstein

    80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

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    • #3
      Something homemade.... Those are attachted to the OEM centerstand brackets, but what they're for is anybody's guess...
      Last edited by crazy steve; 04-01-2012, 11:37 AM.
      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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      • #4
        I was thinking some kind of hard bag mount.
        Greg

        Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

        ― Albert Einstein

        80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

        The list changes.

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        • #5
          Someplace to carry a little dope & not get caught?
          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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          • #6
            Maybe for a garage stand instead of a centre stand. Like Sport bikes use.
            Tom
            1982 5K7 Sport, restored to original from a wreck
            1978 2H9 (E), my original XS11, mostly original
            1980 2H9 monoshocked (avatar pic)http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r...psf30aa1c8.jpg
            1982 XJ1100, waiting resto to original

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            • #7
              Originally posted by TomB View Post
              Maybe for a garage stand instead of a centre stand. Like Sport bikes use.
              Hi Tom That is what I am thinking too. That Gremlin bell needs to be further forward on the bike too or the gremlins will get him.
              Exhaust is not stock is stating the obvious to us
              Phil
              1981 XS1100 H Venturer ( Addie)
              1983 XJ 650 Maxim
              2004 Kawasaki Concours. ( Black Bear)

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              • #8
                I'm pretty sure it would have been for a trailer towing frame~~often home made frame~~center stand is removed for these two "front attach spots" for the tow-bar/frame/hitch.
                JCarltonRiggs

                81XS1100SH; WorkingMotorcycle,Not For Show,DeletedFairing,SportsterHL,
                7½ gal. Kaw Concours gastank,1972 Wixom Bros. bags

                79XS1100F; ?Parts?, or to Restore?

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                • #9
                  I don't think they are home made they are machined one still has a cap on the end and the outside has a diamond cut pattern all around and punched hole through 3/8ths from the end for a pin and they had a chrome finish

                  Bell moved forward
                  82 XJ1100J
                  81 Venturer
                  Newly acquired Aches N Pains collection

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by oldnortonrider View Post
                    I'm pretty sure it would have been for a trailer towing frame~~often home made frame~~center stand is removed for these two "front attach spots" for the tow-bar/frame/hitch.
                    That makes sense. It would account for the holes too.......pins.
                    Greg

                    Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

                    ― Albert Einstein

                    80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

                    The list changes.

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                    • #11
                      Sidecar mounts?
                      1978 XS1100E
                      1982 XJ650RJ Seca
                      2001 Yamaha XT225
                      2002 Suzuki DR650
                      2008 Suzuki DL650 VStrom
                      AMA charter life member

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by BA80 View Post
                        That makes sense. It would account for the holes too.......pins.
                        I've known of three different riders that have made the their own hitch for towing, over the last 20+ years; done on three different motorcycles. They're always sad to have to part with the centerstand when doing this. Much better setup for towing and overall stability and handling, than "store-bought".
                        JCarltonRiggs

                        81XS1100SH; WorkingMotorcycle,Not For Show,DeletedFairing,SportsterHL,
                        7½ gal. Kaw Concours gastank,1972 Wixom Bros. bags

                        79XS1100F; ?Parts?, or to Restore?

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                        • #13
                          Could have been the forward mounts for one of those bolt-on 'trike' kits...
                          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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