question x2

[KBar87]

I got an xs1100 in trade all the wires and parts came in a box, its was a major pain to get it back together. I've run into to problems that I can't figure out. where do these wires go I'm pretty sure the orange and grey go to the coils somehow? And my second problem is how do I get this out? I've already powder coated all the covers except this cover.

[Yard Dogg]

The first thing you need is a repair manual. Found here. The wiring diagram will help. It will also show you the location of the electrical components as they are mounted on your bike.
http://www.ringler.us/family/mybike.html

[KBar87]

i have a clymers manual, but i cant find that connection on the wiring diagram

[mack]

generator removal

Looks like your well on your way. You have removed the four hex bolts holding the stator to the housing, flip it over and remove the three hex bolts holding the field coil in place. It will come out easy enough just by lifting it out. Now you will have room to get your fingers inside, under the stator and gently pry it out using fingers only. Sometimes they get stick in there and it is a tight fit but don't use anything like a screw driver or such to pry it out. You will dammage some of the copper connectors along the bottom. I've also had luck just flipping it over and dropping the cover on the table. The sudden shock breaks it loose.

[crazy steve]

I got an xs1100 in trade all the wires and parts came in a box, its was a major pain to get it back together. I've run into to problems that I can't figure out. where do these wires go I'm pretty sure the orange and grey go to the coils somehow?

Where is the other end of this harness? If it goes to the motor/ignition cover, that's the wires for your pickup coils and neutral light....

[KBar87]

Looks like your well on your way. You have removed the four hex bolts holding the stator to the housing, flip it over and remove the three hex bolts holding the field coil in place. It will come out easy enough just by lifting it out. Now you will have room to get your fingers inside, under the stator and gently pry it out using fingers only. Sometimes they get stick in there and it is a tight fit but don't use anything like a screw driver or such to pry it out. You will dammage some of the copper connectors along the bottom. I've also had luck just flipping it over and dropping the cover on the table. The sudden shock breaks it loose.

I've been prying with my fingers for 2 days now and my fingers are cramped up, i sprayed the sides with wd40 and let it sit for a day, it still wont move. ive tried tapping the back with a soft hammer still no dice. Won't dropping it on a table or hard surface damage it?

[KBar87]

Where is the other end of this harness? If it goes to the motor/ignition cover, that's the wires for your pickup coils and neutral light....

the other end is connected to the timing. does it go into the ignition unit somehow? the connector on the ignition unit is a 8 pin but this connector coming from the timing is a 6 pin? these 2 issues are really starting to piss me off. these are the only things from keeping my bike from being finished.

[jwhughes3]

these are the only things from keeping my bike from being finished.

Riiiiiiight.

You have not tried to start it yet.

John

[crazy steve]

the other end is connected to the timing. does it go into the ignition unit somehow? the connector on the ignition unit is a 8 pin but this connector coming from the timing is a 6 pin? these 2 issues are really starting to piss me off. these are the only things from keeping my bike from being finished.

This plug routes behind the motor and plugs into it's match behind the fuse panel; from there it goes to the ignition box. The wires will change color at the plug; it will be a yellow/red, yellow/green, white/red, white/green, and sky blue. The first four are the pickup coils, the sky blue is the neutral light.