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  • IanDMacDonald
    XS-XJ Super Guru
    • Oct 2010
    • 3917
    • Grand Blanc & Fenton, MI

    #91
    I would be interesting in seeing a pin-out of exactly how you hooked-up you Acewell to the existing harness wires.
    1979 XS1100F
    2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.

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    • skids
      XS-XJ Super Guru
      • Jul 2002
      • 5046
      • Florissant, CO, USA

      #92
      Plug wire look nice, but you might want some insulating boots over those crimpped ends if that is what they are.
      Skids (Sid Hansen)

      Down to one 1978 E. Stock air box with K&N filter, 81H pipes and carbs, 8500 feet elevation.

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      • jrobertfox
        XSive
        • Sep 2012
        • 71
        • Baltimore, MD

        #93
        More progress today, and picked up the tank FINALLY!

        As far as the pin out for the acewell. What I have so far is standard switch/power/ground to the one harness, and so far oil and neutral are direct hookups to their respective wires. Will let you know how the turn signals turn out... so far things have been a little finicky.

        I think I may have enough done to start the girl up tomorrow. I'm moving soon, and so unfortunately this newly completed bike might be in storage for some weeks while I figure out how to ship it to argentina!?

        Wish I had more time, I'd redo the wiring harness from scratch.

        Here are some pics:



        '79 XS1100 Special "2-Up Cafe"

        Never Stop Building
        Custom fabrication. Bespoke furniture. Clean code. An obsession with the well-made.

        neverstopbuilding.com - Facebook - YouTube - Instagram

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        • jrobertfox
          XSive
          • Sep 2012
          • 71
          • Baltimore, MD

          #94
          A great day has arrived.

          Yesterday was epic.

          Pretty much finished the build. Got the wiring done, put in fluids, cleaned up the brakes. Zip tied on a bit of cardboard to stand in for the seat and fired her up.

          Had a few small issues to resolve:
          • Bad tip sensor… chucked it.
          • Gas out of carbs… hit with hammer.


          Sounds great, and rides awesome. There is some ignition issue or something that has cropped up, but I managed to get a good long first ride in. Man, building something up and then riding it around is amazing.

          Seat, grips should arrive soon. Woo!

          Of course pics:





          All the pictures are here, and there is a vid of it running: https://plus.google.com/photos/10977...95463240538049
          '79 XS1100 Special "2-Up Cafe"

          Never Stop Building
          Custom fabrication. Bespoke furniture. Clean code. An obsession with the well-made.

          neverstopbuilding.com - Facebook - YouTube - Instagram

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          • mspivey1566
            XSive
            • Jun 2013
            • 60
            • Savannah, GA

            #95
            Very nice build so far.
            80 XS11
            Still a jigsaw puzzle.

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            • jetmechmarty
              Master of XSology
              • Nov 2003
              • 7765
              • Coldwater, Mississippi

              #96
              It looks like you have done that bike proud! I never saw a bike that big in Argentina. How is that going to work out?
              Marty (in Mississippi)
              XS1100SG
              XS650SK
              XS650SH
              XS650G
              XS6502F
              XS650E

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              • jrobertfox
                XSive
                • Sep 2012
                • 71
                • Baltimore, MD

                #97
                wow

                Keith sent over some pictures of the seat. There are no words:







                '79 XS1100 Special "2-Up Cafe"

                Never Stop Building
                Custom fabrication. Bespoke furniture. Clean code. An obsession with the well-made.

                neverstopbuilding.com - Facebook - YouTube - Instagram

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                • fredintoon
                  Master of XSology
                  • Mar 2004
                  • 6795
                  • Saskatoon SK

                  #98
                  Originally posted by jrobertfox
                  - - - this newly completed bike might be in storage for some weeks while I figure out how to ship it to Argentina!? - - -
                  Hi Robert,
                  partially dismantled in a sturdy wooden crate? If it's part of a family move talk to the shipper about crating requirements. My last big move was a professional job and I had an interesting discussion with the shipper.
                  We can't take paint. Or welding gas tanks. Or that propane tank.
                  That propane tank has no valve and has been empty for a decade.
                  Nevertheless
                  That's f**king stupid.
                  No, that's only dumb, what's f**king stupid is we can't take your fire extinguisher on a vehicle that's mandated to carry one.
                  And that was a move within Canada.
                  So don't tell lies but be careful what you say.
                  Steam rinse the gas tank but don't mention gasolene
                  Refer to "vehicle parts", not "motorcycle"
                  And have a great time in Argentina.
                  Fred Hill, S'toon
                  XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
                  "The Flying Pumpkin"

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                  • jrobertfox
                    XSive
                    • Sep 2012
                    • 71
                    • Baltimore, MD

                    #99
                    I can't believe I forgot to post the final result!

                    It's been done for a couple of months now, unfortunately I only got to ride her for 2 weeks before moving to Argentina. I'll be back for her though









                    '79 XS1100 Special "2-Up Cafe"

                    Never Stop Building
                    Custom fabrication. Bespoke furniture. Clean code. An obsession with the well-made.

                    neverstopbuilding.com - Facebook - YouTube - Instagram

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                    • IanDMacDonald
                      XS-XJ Super Guru
                      • Oct 2010
                      • 3917
                      • Grand Blanc & Fenton, MI

                      #100
                      Looks great! Did you get that Acewell working completely? If so, please post in our product evaluations, and possibly include a pin-out of wiring.
                      1979 XS1100F
                      2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.

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                      • jrobertfox
                        XSive
                        • Sep 2012
                        • 71
                        • Baltimore, MD

                        #101
                        Originally posted by IanDMacDonald
                        Looks great! Did you get that Acewell working completely? If so, please post in our product evaluations, and possibly include a pin-out of wiring.
                        Oh yeah. I got everything working but the gas sensor, I have the tattered papers around somewhere I'll try to dig them up and post info about it.

                        Also have a project page on my website now.
                        '79 XS1100 Special "2-Up Cafe"

                        Never Stop Building
                        Custom fabrication. Bespoke furniture. Clean code. An obsession with the well-made.

                        neverstopbuilding.com - Facebook - YouTube - Instagram

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                        • duc
                          XSive
                          • Jul 2013
                          • 29
                          • Australia

                          #102
                          that dash looks great. definitely share how you get such a clean setup going, thanks.
                          1980 XS1100 Standard

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