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  • #1

    Question about Headlight bucket

    Hi I am converting a 78E Bagger to a plain Jane Standard from round light to Square headlight I have most parts that I need so just want to know about the backside of the headlight bucket if there were any grommets around the wires where they come in to the headlight bucket there are 3 openings on the backside. Can someone help me on this.

    Thanks

    Rick
    XS11E 1978

    Past Bikes that I owned
    H1 Kawasaki 500 1972
    CB 750K Honda 1978
    CB 750K Honda 1979
    Triumph 500 Daytona 1968
    Triumph 650 Bonny 1969
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  • #2
    No grommets that I remember. I believe it's just plastic. I guess you could throw a grommet in each hole for added protection, but I have never had any issue with that section of wiring being damaged from rubbing on the bucket. That harness is sheathed.
    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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    • #3
      I'm doing the same.

      My question is what do the headlight bucket bolts look like?

      Is there an acorn nut on the end or what?

      I know some came with a reflector but how was that attached?

      OK, That's three questions.
      Living to EXcess.
      1978 XS1100E Canadian, Cartridge emulators, NOS heavy duty fork springs,
      Showa rear shocks, ACCT, Jardine 4-2 spaghetti pipes.
      1979 XS1100F Canadian, stock exhaust. Top end rebuild in progress.

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      • #4
        The bolt is actually pressed into the reflector, goes through bucket, then flat washer lock and nut on the inside
        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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        • #5
          Thanks

          I guess I'll just wing it for now till I get my hands on a pair of reflectors.
          Living to EXcess.
          1978 XS1100E Canadian, Cartridge emulators, NOS heavy duty fork springs,
          Showa rear shocks, ACCT, Jardine 4-2 spaghetti pipes.
          1979 XS1100F Canadian, stock exhaust. Top end rebuild in progress.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Orange4 View Post
            Thanks

            I guess I'll just wing it for now till I get my hands on a pair of reflectors.
            There some on Ebay there $20 a piece plus shipping and they are new too.

            Heres the link http://www.ebay.ca/itm/NOS-Yamaha-OE...f9bd0c&vxp=mtr
            Last edited by XS 1100 Rick; 04-09-2014, 05:32 PM.
            XS11E 1978

            Past Bikes that I owned
            H1 Kawasaki 500 1972
            CB 750K Honda 1978
            CB 750K Honda 1979
            Triumph 500 Daytona 1968
            Triumph 650 Bonny 1969

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            • #7
              Originally posted by XS 1100 Rick View Post
              There some on Ebay there $20 a piece plus shipping and they are new too.

              Heres the link http://www.ebay.ca/itm/NOS-Yamaha-OE...f9bd0c&vxp=mtr
              That's not a bad price.... these can be hard to find.
              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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              • #8
                Just picked up a new set on ebay. Still need a headlight though.
                Living to EXcess.
                1978 XS1100E Canadian, Cartridge emulators, NOS heavy duty fork springs,
                Showa rear shocks, ACCT, Jardine 4-2 spaghetti pipes.
                1979 XS1100F Canadian, stock exhaust. Top end rebuild in progress.

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