Does anyone actually have one of these tools? The service manual says "contained in the owner's tool kit" but despite finding a nice kit in my bike, there was not wire tool, unless its hidden somewhere else on the bike.
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Yup. Gota half a dozen 350/360/400's too1979 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. -
Not needed, but originally came in the tool kits on the 78-80 Standards AND the 81 Venturer tool kits(originally had one in kit when I purchased bike new). If you look at each swing-arm side of the Stndards and Venturer, there is a welded hook on outer portion of swing-arm both sides.81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.Comment
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hi Brian,
put a 1 to 2 inch board under the centre stand to raise the back wheel off the ground. You will need the clearance to get the wheel out from under the fender. Take a picture or make a drawing of the spacers on the right side of the axle so you remember how to re assemble.
The original exhaust will be in the way of pulling the axle.
Phil1981 XS1100 H Venturer ( Addie)
1983 XJ 650 Maxim
2004 Kawasaki Concours. ( Black Bear)Comment
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Thanks for replies guys.
Ian - no idea what you mean by 350/360/400's. If you have a half dozen wire tools, do you want to sell one to complete my kit?
Motoman - yes I saw those hooks on frame & swingarm. You say 'not needed' - assuming if I raise the bike like Phil said?
Phil - your last sentence, is what I read too, and why I thought I needed the wire tool. So the exhaust is in the way....UNLESS I raise the bike with the wood under centre stand?
...or if raising the bike is the answer... I was given a lift with this bike, but think some selective wood blocking is needed to lift it up - anyone know what lift points would be best to target? Centre stand up or down?
I get these are likely dumb questions for most of you. I want to be extra careful to do things right with this bike - I like it so much!
Brian'78 XS1100E (the newest bike I've ever owned)
'74 CB350F1 (under restoration)
'72 RT2 MX360 (gone but not forgotten)Comment
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Yup.......that works. Or, if rear fender mounts anything like the Venturer's fender, can remove seat, remove the two bolts from top rear of fender, one each side and fender swings up out of way for rear wheel removal.81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.Comment
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Not needed, but originally came in the tool kits on the 78-80 Standards AND the 81 Venturer tool kits
The original exhaust will be in the way of pulling the axle.
Yup. Gota half a dozen 350/360/400's too
Hi Brian. Yes, mate. You will need the tool, or something similar to compress the rear shocks so you can reach the axle nut to remove it. You can try asking on here, or at a pinch you could use a ratchet tie down strap in its place. Simply hook the end of the strap around the swingarm on one side, loop it up over the rear frame tubes under the seat (tigth fit, but it can be done, then hook it round the swingarm just in front of the shock, and sit on the bike to put some downward weight on the suspension (bike on sidestand) as you winch the swingarm up. Well, we did it like that with a friends bike and it worked well. it helps if you have another person to help in this operation.79 SF Special W/ Stock all original motor @ 384,000klms
Stock exhaust, stock airbox, XJ sump, 78E carbs, Xs1100RH seat, Bosch superhorns, 5/8ths front M/c, braided lines, sintered SBS pads, drilled discs, progressive springs, 8" 50w HID headlight 4300K, 2 x 50w HID spiral driving lights, KONI shocks, Spade fuse box
*Touring mode - Plexistar 2 screen, Gearsack rack & bag & saddlebags, homebuilt towbar
*"The Keg"- UC torana hubs, XS11 discs, Tokico 4 spot calipersComment
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Is it possible to remove or disconnect shocks to drop the axle below the muffler? I thought I did that long ago...Skids (Sid Hansen)
Down to one 1978 E. Stock air box with K&N filter, 81H pipes and carbs, 8500 feet elevation.Comment
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Skids (Sid Hansen)
Down to one 1978 E. Stock air box with K&N filter, 81H pipes and carbs, 8500 feet elevation.Comment
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2H7-2814A-00-00 YAMAHA WIRE, HOOK $21.68 at Yamaha of Chicago if it's not a bogus listing
2816A-00-00 YAMAHA LEVER, WIRE HOOK ~$25 on eBay
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2004 ST1300A: No name... yet
1982 XJ1100J: "Baby" SS Brakes, '850 FD, ACCT
1980 XS1100G: "Columbo" SS Brakes, '850 FD, ACCT
1979 XS1100SF: "Bush" W.I.P.
1979 XS1100F: parts
2018 Heritage Softail Classic 117 FLHCS SE: "Nanuk" It's DEAD, it's not just resting. It is an EX cycle.
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So 36 years ago my new G didn't come with the cable.
The tool kit had the lever. Fast forward to present time...
I realized the wire should make rear removal easier than previous endeavors. I had replaced the stock exhaust with a 4x1 Supertrapp (sad face now) some 20 years ago.
The 4x1 exhaust still blocks the axle removal.
I found a NOS wire on fleabay a couple of weeks ago and now have it sitting on my work bench - yet tested.
I think I know know why the dealer never included the wire...
Where the heck do you store it on the bike?
It will not fit in the bag-o-stock-tools and even if it did it would not fit in the tool box/holder behind the side cover.
Does anyone know its proper on-bike storage location?
- Mike1980 XS1100 Standard (G)
Original Owner
Stock plus:
K&N air filter, Supertrapp 4x1, Techna-fit SS brake lines, TC Fuse Block, TKAT Fork Brace
...dirt and grime from several states.
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2011 FJR1300
1978 SR500Comment
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Wrong. He has a Standard with original pipes. Not a Venturer with their short Special exhausts.
As previously stated, the 81Venturer model came with cable assembly in tool kit from factory,( least mine did when I bought bike new).
81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.Comment
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... I think I know know why the dealer never included the wire...
Where the heck do you store it on the bike?
It will not fit in the bag-o-stock-tools and even if it did it would not fit in the tool box/holder behind the side cover.
Does anyone know its proper on-bike storage location?
- Mike
The wire hook tool can be stored in a bag under the left-hand side cover and use the Registration compartment latch to help hold it in place:
.-- Scott
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2004 ST1300A: No name... yet
1982 XJ1100J: "Baby" SS Brakes, '850 FD, ACCT
1980 XS1100G: "Columbo" SS Brakes, '850 FD, ACCT
1979 XS1100SF: "Bush" W.I.P.
1979 XS1100F: parts
2018 Heritage Softail Classic 117 FLHCS SE: "Nanuk" It's DEAD, it's not just resting. It is an EX cycle.
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3phase:
I think I have more tools in my bag than you...
I can barely get just the tool bag into the box.
This weekend I'll take a tool inventory and play with available room in the bag/box.
Given the rarity of the side covers I will not try the"hold it with the registration clip".1980 XS1100 Standard (G)
Original Owner
Stock plus:
K&N air filter, Supertrapp 4x1, Techna-fit SS brake lines, TC Fuse Block, TKAT Fork Brace
...dirt and grime from several states.
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2011 FJR1300
1978 SR500Comment
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