79 xs11 special NOW Electrical issues
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Thanks.
I found this, is this the rebuild minus the plastic piece for it.
http://www.z1enterprises.com/ItemDet...item=KL18-510079 SFComment
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That is the correct kit above for the octy, the plastic center piece does not come with any of the kits, you have to reuse your own original one.2H7 (79) owned since '89
3H3 owned since '06
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Marty (in Mississippi)
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I got some DCC Clubman bars on mine. They have a HUGE selection of bars, I really love the position the clubman's put me in. I think clip-ons would be too low, even with risers, and doesn't that also increase vibration felt? The clubman's fit really great, coming up around the gauges then dropping down. I also put bar end mirrors on mine
Pretty sure it was these
http://www.dimecitycycles.com/7-8-in...andlebars.html
Here's a quick snap
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Yeah for sure. The bar's are cheap enough! Nice thing about bikes, most everything is worth gambling even if you wont like it. Definitely post pics with the straight bars, I'd like to see how that looks. What kind mirrors are you going with?81 XS11 SpecialComment
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Hey Ty,
This is a kit on Ebay, it's showing the O-rings and 4 holed valve for 2 petcocks, along with the square diaphragm for the octopus valve! However, it's not from GeorgeFix.
This is JUST the diaphragm for the valve, it also apparently fits many other bikes as well.
Okay, found GeorgeFix's ebay store, here's his petcock/diaphragm combo rebuild kit:
Here's his ebay store, Yamaha/carb parts section:
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Thanks for the links.
For the leaking petcock it was coming from between the tank and the petcock, I priced that gasket for a few bucks the octopus I was just going to do the rebuild kit on. I did try a little more gas in it yesterday and it didn't leak at the petcock, I was still going to order 1 gasket just in case. Getting excited for the handlebars to show up hopefully tomorrow. May get started on the seat this weekend also. Along with getting the battery charged and if all goes my way it will atleasr spin the starter. Fingers crossed.79 SFComment
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Oh if you need one of those petcock rebuild kits let me know, I ordered 2 from mikesXS thinking I needed one per side, to find the kit contains parts to rebuild both petcocks and the octopus and 2 extra o rings I have no idea what are for lol I'd let you have it for a song if you want it. I removed the octopus on mine and added some quick connect lines to the carbs for easy removal81 XS11 SpecialComment
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Oh if you need one of those petcock rebuild kits let me know, I ordered 2 from mikesXS thinking I needed one per side, to find the kit contains parts to rebuild both petcocks and the octopus and 2 extra o rings I have no idea what are for lol I'd let you have it for a song if you want it. I removed the octopus on mine and added some quick connect lines to the carbs for easy removalComment
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Ok, got the battery charged and put back in. I have no headlight high or low, the push start does nothing. Can't check brake light or turn signals since I have them off. I jumped the starter and it engaged and did a slight turn and stopped. What do I need to look for to fix the stuff not working. Fuses are all good, grounds are good, etc. Would no turn signals and brake light prevent the button from working? And yes I am trying to start in neutral.79 SFComment
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