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  • #16
    that's what I do, insurance and registration spot
    Still looking for cable to hold rear wheel for changing...
    Nick

    1979 XS11 F,Yamaha fairings w/hard bags, TC's fuse box, K&N air filter

    1982 Virago 750 (it's alive!)

    1979 XS 11 F, Windjammer IV, Samsonite luggage cases(another rescue)

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    • #17
      Originally posted by mikubuilder View Post
      that's what I do, insurance and registration spot
      Still looking for cable to hold rear wheel for changing...
      personally,I've never bothered with the cable gadget. The cable scratches the paint from the lugs on the frame and then the frame rusts. Also, having that amount of firepower of compressed springs always bothered me, with hands in the way, fingers and so on.

      I've always supported the rear wheel underneath and then removed the shockers, holding the swinging arm up with a piece of string. Easy to do and no springs under tension, waiting for something to happen that results in a finger on the floor!

      I never used the wire thing, even on my brand new XS1100
      XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.

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      • #18
        Originally posted by James England View Post
        personally,I've never bothered with the cable gadget. The cable scratches the paint from the lugs on the frame and then the frame rusts. Also, having that amount of firepower of compressed springs always bothered me, with hands in the way, fingers and so on.

        I've always supported the rear wheel underneath and then removed the shockers, holding the swinging arm up with a piece of string. Easy to do and no springs under tension, waiting for something to happen that results in a finger on the floor!

        I never used the wire thing, even on my brand new XS1100
        Well, thats cause you are a bit anal retentive about things though James!

        CAN'T SCRATCH THE PAINT!!!!!!
        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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        • #19
          Interestinly enough, my Venturer came with the cable stashed underneath the registration flip cover. Could never figure out why that would be needed since the Venturer had the short upswept exhaust and the rear fender was hinged and raised up to remove rear wheel.
          81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.

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          • #20
            Originally posted by motoman View Post
            and the rear fender was hinged and raised up to remove rear wheel.
            All the rear fenders were hinged.
            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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            • #21
              Originally posted by natemoen View Post
              All the rear fenders were hinged.
              Only the standards; the Specials and XJ had fixed rear fenders.

              Yeah, I think most broken sidecover latches were from new owners not knowing that lock was there....
              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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              • #22
                Originally posted by natemoen View Post
                Well, thats cause you are a bit anal retentive about things though James!

                CAN'T SCRATCH THE PAINT!!!!!!
                fingerly and teethly retentive, more like!
                XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.

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                • #23
                  Originally posted by crazy steve View Post
                  Only the standards; the Specials and XJ had fixed rear fenders.
                  Well there is my "learn something new everyday" item. Now I can go to bed!
                  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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                  • #24
                    Originally posted by andreashweiss View Post
                    Gave us a little satisfaction that we not only road a big mean bike ,had all the cool gear and were ready and expecting the ticket.
                    LOL, like "take it like a man!"
                    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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                    • #25
                      Originally posted by motoman View Post
                      Interestinly enough, my Venturer came with the cable stashed underneath the registration flip cover. Could never figure out why that would be needed since the Venturer had the short upswept exhaust and the rear fender was hinged and raised up to remove rear wheel.
                      It came that way stock? Yamaha was trying to get rid of them!
                      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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