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    Need help removing this...

    Hello all,

    I'm replacing the brake hoses on my 1980 XS1100LG and I need instructions for removing the front fork logo plate to connect the new hoses...

    I removed the headlight adjuster bracket and thought it would move up with a slight tap...I was wrong or I didn't tap it hard enough.

    I've attached a photo



    Your thoughts will be greatly appreciated...

    Tenorman
    Bikes that I have owned and enjoyed...
    1964 Allstate 250
    1970 Yamaha DT1
    1959 Mobylette
    1970 Yamaha JT1
    1995 Suzuki 80
    1978 Yamaha XS650
    1980 Yamaha XS1100LG
    2005 BMW R1150R
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  • #2
    The forks have to be slid out of the triple tree. The headlight ears sit on top of it.
    Greg

    Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

    ― Albert Einstein

    80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

    The list changes.

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    • #3
      Brake Hoses

      I have replaced the hoses before. Did not have to remove that part.
      1981 XS1100H Venturer
      K&N Air Filter
      ACCT
      Custom Paint by Deitz
      Geezer Rectifier/Regulator
      Chacal Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines
      Chrome Front Rotor & Caliper Covers
      Stebel Nautilus Horn
      EBC Front Rotors
      Limie Accent Moves On In 2015

      Mike

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      • #4
        Removing the handle bar clamp can be a pain. I just replaced my ears. Putting together was harder than taking a part.

        Good luck.
        Bill
        1980 XS1100 SG
        Jardine Spaghetti with Harley Mufflers

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        • #5
          Diassembly not required.

          Originally posted by Tenorman View Post
          I'm replacing the brake hoses on my 1980 XS1100LG and I need instructions for removing the front fork logo plate to connect the new hoses...
          Tenorman,
          You do NOT have to remove that plate to replace the hoses. I just replaced mine the other day with all of that in place.

          The hoses down to the calipers are pretty easy. The hose up to the master is a pain at its connection point behind the logo plate but it CAN be done with the fork ears and all the other items in position.

          I turned the forks as far to the left as possible and was able to reach in with a combination wrench and get it disconnected. It was a good bit more difficult to get the new one attached. The copper crush washer wanted to keep falling off while I was trying to get the hose, bolt, and washer positioned.

          My wife was able to help me out by letting me borrow her index finger to push the bolt forward lightly while I turned the nut in and held the hose in the proper orientation. You will only get a tiny little bit of movement with the wrench (1/8 turn) before you have to re-position the wrench. It probably took me 30 minutes to get all the hoses replaced which is MUCH less time than removing the forks, ears, head lamp bucket etc. It can be done, just needs patience and a delicate hand.

          P.S. Watch that brake fluid. Cover all the painted surfaces as the brake fluid will EAT THE PAINT right off anything it touches. If you get some on the tank or other area.... WASH IT OFF FAST!!!!!!

          KURT
          Kurt Boehringer
          Peachtree City, Georgia

          1970 - CT70K0 - Mini-Trail
          1978 - SR500 - Thumper
          1979 - CT70H - Mini-Trail
          1979 - XS1100SF - Pensacola
          1980 - XS850SG - Rocky
          1980 - XS1100SG - The Ugly Duck
          1980 - XS1100SG - Mayberry Duck
          1981 - XS1100SH - DEAD Duck Cafe'
          1981 - XJ550 Maxim - Nancy's Mini-Max
          1982 - XJ650 SECA - Hurricane
          1986 - FJ1200 - Georgia Big Red
          1992 - FZR1000 - Genesis
          2016 - FJR1300A - Montgomery

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          • #6
            Originally posted by kboehringer View Post
            Tenorman,
            You do NOT have to remove that plate to replace the hoses. I just replaced mine the other day with all of that in place.
            That hose up to the M/C is pretty tough to get to with the badge plate in place. BTDT
            Greg

            Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

            ― Albert Einstein

            80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

            The list changes.

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            • #7
              Many, many thanks!

              I'll try it with the badge plate in place...

              I thought there might be an easier way...

              Tenorman
              Bikes that I have owned and enjoyed...
              1964 Allstate 250
              1970 Yamaha DT1
              1959 Mobylette
              1970 Yamaha JT1
              1995 Suzuki 80
              1978 Yamaha XS650
              1980 Yamaha XS1100LG
              2005 BMW R1150R

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              • #8
                Try a 12mm swivel socket and extension, I kinda remember doing it that way.
                2H7 (79) owned since '89
                3H3 owned since '06

                "If it ain't broke, modify it"

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                • #9
                  All done with the new brake hoses....

                  After taking a good look at the set-up, installing the lines on the front was fairly easy.

                  I worked on them last night and it took about an hour and a half total including the bleeding (I used a vacuum pump).

                  I now have a good, hard brake and no swelling of the lines like the 35 year old ones used to do.

                  Many thanks to all that helped.

                  Best regards,

                  Tenorman
                  Bikes that I have owned and enjoyed...
                  1964 Allstate 250
                  1970 Yamaha DT1
                  1959 Mobylette
                  1970 Yamaha JT1
                  1995 Suzuki 80
                  1978 Yamaha XS650
                  1980 Yamaha XS1100LG
                  2005 BMW R1150R

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