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I still haven't got my carbs rebuilded, and already I'm looking into other problems and ways to take up my time. My owner's manual (non original, but downloaded) says my ignition switch locks my bars from turning, but they in fact move freely regardless of key position. What is my solution? Am I looking at just a bad actuator or sensor, or do I have incorrect information, OR am I misunderstanding something?
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"Venturered" 80 XS1100G - "DoraMax" getting sort of resto/destro ed.
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You need to move the bars all the way to the right or to the left, turn the ignition to off, and then push down on it and turn it a little farther left. A little bar comes out and locks the steering.I think I have a loose screw behind the handlebars.
'79 XS11 Standard, Jardine 4/1, Dyna DC1-1 Coils, 145 mains, 45 pilots, plastic floats - 25.7mm, XV920 fuel valves, inline fuel filters, speed bleeders, Mikes XS pods, spade-type fuse block, fork brace, progressive fork springs/shocks, manual petcocks, 750 FD, Venture cam chain tensioner, SS brake lines -
I take that back. I just went out and checked mine - don't have to push down on the key, just turn it farther to the left. Might need to wiggle the key a little. There's two stops, and the first one locks the steering. If you turn it too far it will turn the lights on too, and it will drain the battery if you leave it like that.Originally posted by dbeardslee View PostI think I have a loose screw behind the handlebars.
'79 XS11 Standard, Jardine 4/1, Dyna DC1-1 Coils, 145 mains, 45 pilots, plastic floats - 25.7mm, XV920 fuel valves, inline fuel filters, speed bleeders, Mikes XS pods, spade-type fuse block, fork brace, progressive fork springs/shocks, manual petcocks, 750 FD, Venture cam chain tensioner, SS brake linesComment
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BTDTOriginally posted by dbeardslee View Post
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You have to turn the key all the way to the left to engage the lock but as you said that turns on the park lights also. One click back to the right turns off the lights but leaves the lock engaged.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.
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That's not the way it works on my '79F. I just went out and looked at it again with a light shining on the bolt. The bolt comes out on the first notch when you turn it to the left. Turning it farther only turns the lights on.Originally posted by BA80 View PostBTDT.
You have to turn the key all the way to the left to engage the lock but as you said that turns on the park lights also. One click back to the right turns off the lights but leaves the lock engaged.I think I have a loose screw behind the handlebars.
'79 XS11 Standard, Jardine 4/1, Dyna DC1-1 Coils, 145 mains, 45 pilots, plastic floats - 25.7mm, XV920 fuel valves, inline fuel filters, speed bleeders, Mikes XS pods, spade-type fuse block, fork brace, progressive fork springs/shocks, manual petcocks, 750 FD, Venture cam chain tensioner, SS brake linesComment
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My way is easier...
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.
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I like easy. But I also like the fact that beardslee always has a quick accurate answer. Thanks gentlemen. Wish this forum had that "we're not worthy" bow icon."Venturered" 80 XS1100G - "DoraMax" getting sort of resto/destro ed.
Yeah it's a pretty blue, but just because you're old is no excuse to buy a bagger. Fortunately I have wrenches.Comment
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