Headlight Wiring on 80 XS1100

[Abbynormal]

I just purchased an 80 xs1100 and the lights are jury rigged. Can anyone direct me as to the proper wiring behind the headlamp. All the lights work just not properly.

[steelcat]

Get yourself a "Clymer's" manual. The copy I've got has the wiring diagrams in color ( alot easier to read than the Yamaha book). The manual will become amost as invaluable as this site for you with time. These a good old bikes that need TLC. Good luck with the wiring grelimns.

[Abbynormal]

Thanks for the tip. I bought the bike 3 days ago for $325.00 and the it runs!!! my only problem has been the wiring. Where can I get the manual ? Thanks again for the info...

[tommystinson]

Search xs1100 under e-bay motors and you can find a brand new clymer manual for 19.95+shipping (27 bucks total) I just bought one to supplement my Haynes manual. That bloody Britspeak and all. (Carburettors?, what the h@%$ is that?)

[steelcat]

Bike Bandit has manuals on sale right now (30 % off).

[thumperjsa]

I got the clymer manual from Amazon for $20.

[sidecarKev]

Don't forget about rockjok's CD. Its a great resource at only $10.

Rockjok's CD

[skids]

You may eventually find that the OEM lighting system sucks! I did. If you jury rig it the "right way" it will work better than new with a switchable headlight.