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    I remember reading on here somewhere someone talking about moving the rear turn signals to make room for a set of saddlebags. I think I am going to have to do the same, so I was looking for some advice. I will find out this weekend how much if any they need to be moved when I get the saddle bags out and hold them up to the bike.

    Thanks

    Steve
    79 XS1100 SF

  • #2
    There is a bar for the rear turn signals that bolts to the licence plate holder to move them back out of the way, maybe someone has one to sell, or you can get creative and make your own as I did.
    2H7 (79) owned since '89
    3H3 owned since '06

    "If it ain't broke, modify it"

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    • #3
      I need to do the same thing. I have soft bags that rest on top of the signals. I am going to mount the signals on the back luggage rack I made so I can drop the bags lower to make room for strapping additional gear on top of the bags.
      "Galaxy" 1982 XJ1100J, 1983 XV handlebars, new fusebox, homemade SS wind screen and SS muffler heat shields, homemade grab bar extension and luggage rack. XS750 140 mph speedo, '81 Venture oil cooler, V-Max ACCT, Yahman YICS Eliminator, 1st and 2nd gear Dremel fix.

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      • #4
        There is also a set of L-brackets that mount at the stock frame holes, but they arent as nice.
        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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        • #5
          Pic of the light bar that mounts at the plate holder. Makes room for bags.

          2-79 XS1100 SF
          2-78 XS1100 E Best bike Ever
          80 XS 1100 SG Big bore kit but not fully running yet.
          Couple of more parts bikes of which 2 more will live!

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          • #6
            I put mine IN the saddlebags.


            '78 E "Stormbringer"

            Purrs like a kitten, roars like a lion, runs like a gazelle (being chased by a cheetah).

            pics http://s1209.photobucket.com/albums/...tormbringer45/

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            • #7
              Originally posted by ManagerMike View Post
              I put mine IN the saddlebags.


              Hahaha me too!

              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

              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 Roosevelt

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              • #8
                Ill swap my wide lic plate bracket for 2 normal mounts. 78 E. I have no use for the wide lights. I want them back to stock as I don't have saddlebags.
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                2) http://www.yahoo.com
                3) type "www.mapquest.com" into the Yahoo search page.
                4) go about day as VP managing multi-million dollar financial contracts.

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                • #9
                  I just relocated mine to the sides of the tail light housing. Required drilling two holes and took less than a half hour.



                  I didn't have the bags on in this photo but that is the reason I moved them so I could put them on as needed.
                  The Old Tamer
                  _________________________
                  1979 XS1100SF (The Fire Dragon)
                  1982 650 Maxim (The Little Dragon)
                  another '82 650 Maxim (Parts Dragon)
                  1981 XS1100SH (The Black Dragon)

                  If there are more than three bolts holding it on there, it is most likely a very important part!

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Dragon Tamer View Post
                    I just relocated mine to the sides of the tail light housing. Required drilling two holes and took less than a half hour.



                    I didn't have the bags on in this photo but that is the reason I moved them so I could put them on as needed.
                    If you can find them, there are some xs tail light housings that already have those holes in them with pinch bolts on the inside to hold the light in. Mine has those in there.
                    Nathan
                    KD9ARL

                    μολὼν λαβέ

                    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 Roosevelt

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                    • #11
                      ...Dragon, like that look....

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                      • #12
                        Saddlemen Turn Signal Relocation Kit


                        Mike's XS has some short stalk lights to lighten the load.
                        Marty (in Mississippi)
                        XS1100SG
                        XS650SK
                        XS650SH
                        XS650G
                        XS6502F
                        XS650E

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                        • #13
                          I have that bar for the license plate. Previous owner had it on there, It's a different style then the one posted above. If interested I could send you a pic and you can have it.
                          1978 XS 1100...complete basket case = time and money!

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                          • #14
                            I didn't have any rear signals when I got my momocycle.

                            I just put rear hard bags on yesterday and now I'm trying to find ways to put the signals on... Lol.

                            This thread has perfect timing.
                            79F
                            "Excelsior"
                            Honda gl1100 handlebar
                            Vetter IV fairing with speaker system
                            OE headers,Jardine slipons
                            Hid headlight 6000k
                            Stock jets
                            Shinko 712 F & R
                            Oe hardbags and luggage rack
                            TC fuse block
                            K&n filter with oe airbox
                            Raptor 660 Acct

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by Dragon Tamer View Post
                              I just relocated mine to the sides of the tail light housing. Required drilling two holes and took less than a half hour.
                              I didn't have the bags on in this photo but that is the reason I moved them so I could put them on as needed.
                              It look pretty clean. Good job.
                              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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