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i been thru 3 differnt left contols and all three have crap'd out on me. all 3 solderd wires brake off every fing time...so i guess my question is has anyone ever retro fitted a newer sport bike control to these bikes....im ok with wiring and have the tools to push the pins out of the connector and have simmular female/male connectors
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_____________________________________________ 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) -
I have resoldered the wires back in....if that helps you at all.Life is what happens while your planning everything else!
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80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection
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See i have tried that but it still brakes. I clean the **** out of the contact points then soliderafyer about 2 weeks it brakes again_____________________________________________ 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)Comment
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Lee,
Have you looked into these new ones that Mike's XS sells?
Marty (in Mississippi)
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XS650SK
XS650SH
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Looks nice
If its plug and play what a deal.
JohnJohn is in an anonymous city with an Alamo (N29.519227,W-98.678980)
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'81 XS1100H - "Enterprise"
Bob Jones Custom Navy bike: Tkat brace, EBC floating rotors & SS lines, ROX pivot risers, Geezer rectifier, new 3H3 engine
"Not all treasure is silver and gold"Comment
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You're going to have to look at what wires go where, as compared to the original switch assy. Repinning the plug may be required. Remember, these are XS650 parts. If you're willing to do that, it will work just like it was made for your bike.Originally posted by jwhughes3 View PostMarty (in Mississippi)
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While it is not a plug and play switch, it is also not that hard to switch which wires need to be switched. The whole MikesXS switch is same as ours but the wiring at the plug does differ. Just a matter of following a few wires and re-doing them.2-79 XS1100 SF
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80 XS 1100 SG Big bore kit but not fully running yet.
Couple of more parts bikes of which 2 more will live!Comment
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ok so 51 buxs compaired to a 25 dollers for r6.r1 switches... i guess as long as there is the same amout of wires (should be) i guess ill be ok...my main question was if there were any member useing a modern set of switches.._____________________________________________ 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)Comment
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There may be some out there that would work, but the problem would be finding some that use the same switching arrangment as the XS. While somewhat common back then, many of the more modern bikes use simpler switches with black boxes to perform the flashing/cancelling. There's really no 'standard' arrangment for the turns, you'll have to do some research for a switch or change the rest of the wiring...Originally posted by lee_dutcher View PostFast, 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
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Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...Comment
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And the biggest problem are the 7/8" bars. Not really Amy of those around now days.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
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.
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I'd be happy to take the old broken ones off your hands if you aren't interested in saving them!Originally posted by lee_dutcher View Post
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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Maybe in the cruiser crowd, but damned near every sport bike uses 7/8 " barsOriginally posted by natemoen View PostCan't beat the smell of gas & oilComment
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Don't know jack about crotch rockets, good to know.Originally posted by Lonerider62 View PostNathan
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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 RooseveltComment
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