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  • #166
    Can't identify part

    Can someone please give me a clue as to where this part goes on the bike? I removed it, zinc-plated it with a load of other parts and...can't remember for the life of me where it goes.......!






    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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    • #167
      At first I thought it was the piece to the battery strap, but that's a solid bar. It really does not look familiar.
      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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      • #168
        Found it!

        Found it after putting the top half of the airbox on.... The rear right hand side of the airbox bolts to a small lug on the frame. The little component goes over the top of the lug.......



        Nearly had me stumped, that one
        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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        • #169
          I never would have guessed that! Mine does not have those things!
          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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          • #170
            Originally posted by natemoen View Post
            I never would have guessed that! Mine does not have those things!
            I believe it goes on one side and not the other. Mine turned up missing when I let somebody else work on my bike.
            Marty (in Mississippi)
            XS1100SG
            XS650SK
            XS650SH
            XS650G
            XS6502F
            XS650E

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            • #171
              Originally posted by jetmechmarty View Post
              I believe it goes on one side and not the other. Mine turned up missing when I let somebody else work on my bike.
              You are correct. There's only one of the on the bike. It's only on the right side. The left side uses a metal bracket with the indicator cancel unit attached to it....
              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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              • #172
                Originally posted by natemoen View Post
                I never would have guessed that! Mine does not have those things!
                it's a fiddly bit which probably goes AWOL the first time the airbox is removed.......
                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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                • #173
                  Getting there

                  Here's a few pix, folks. The project is now mobile, which makes things easier.








                  I found some 8mm wide stainless pipe clips on the internet. They are only large Jubilee type clips but they have a large area without the drive thread, so look OK, especially when polished with a buffer. OEM ones are still available but at approx $10 each and only mild steel, so I'm not bothering with those....



                  As things stand at the moment, the bike looks as per the pix. The brakes work. I've tested all the electrics apart from the charging side and everything works 100%. There's oil in the engine and I've turned the engine with the starter to pump it round..the oil light goes off after several turns, so pressure seems fine. I also loosened the banjo on the to do the oil feed pipe to the cylinder head and oil splurged out when the engine was turned.....


                  The next job is to get the carbs back on. I'm waiting for the CT1 sealer to harden on the O-ring fix on the carb tees, then I should be ready to connect the carbs up to the tank (all done off the bike) to check for leaks.



                  Then it will be ignition system time. I've not actually connected up the coils yet and have left the TCI disconnected for the moment. I ordered some bullet terminals to connect the coils up with and am waiting for those to arrive......

                  Onwards and upwards. I just hope the danged thing works at the end of all this!!
                  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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                  • #174
                    I hope whatever you coated the O-rings with in the above pic doesn't decide to come loose, could leave a big mess in the carbs, just saying. Bike looks great BTW.
                    2H7 (79) owned since '89
                    3H3 owned since '06

                    "If it ain't broke, modify it"

                    ☮

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                    • #175
                      Originally posted by bikerphil View Post
                      I hope whatever you coated the O-rings with in the above pic doesn't decide to come loose, could leave a big mess in the carbs, just saying. Bike looks great BTW.
                      It won't. CT-1 is resistant to everything and physically it would be highly unlikely to get into the carbs anyway, I reckon. It's sandwiched between the body of the carb and the inner metal pipe of the tee and the hemisphere filters stop most crud. Once CT-1 is set, it's like rubber. Amazing stuff.....
                      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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                      • #176
                        Ok then James, if you trust it then thats ok. Myself, I've never trusted any bonding chemicals that are exposed to fuel, even fuel vapors. I've never had much luck with that.
                        2H7 (79) owned since '89
                        3H3 owned since '06

                        "If it ain't broke, modify it"

                        ☮

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                        • #177
                          Petcock rebuild and carb testing

                          I got the two petcocks cleaned and found that the internals were all fine, so I didn't need the rebuild kits which are so readily available on eBay. I did replace the screws on the petcocks with stainless Allen bolts and countersunk screws.....





                          It's only a small detail but they tend to add up. One rusty screw can spoil things....

                          I connected up the bank of carbs to the fuel tank , off the bike, and found a sticking float valve which instantly flooded fuel,out through the carb mouth. Annoying, given that I replaced all the seats and needles but better to discover it with the carbs off the bike. So a bit off attention to #2 carb tomorrow!

                          Onwards and upwards....
                          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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                          • #178
                            Best way to test those float needles.....

                            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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                            • #179
                              The Bike is looking good so far James. You've given me a few ideas already for working on my bike. Like testing the floats off the bike.

                              Happy Ridiing!
                              Thanks,
                              Slimbob
                              Slimbob
                              81XS1100SH

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                              • #180
                                This project appears to have moved beyond "POTENTIAL"!
                                Marty (in Mississippi)
                                XS1100SG
                                XS650SK
                                XS650SH
                                XS650G
                                XS6502F
                                XS650E

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