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  • DeanR
    XS-XJ Guru
    • Jan 2005
    • 1482
    • Finger Lakes NY

    #1

    brake light connection

    It's been a while since doing any work on the SG.
    so,
    here's a dumb question. How does that brake light connection disconnect from the m/c.
    I removed the ring and it's basically not pulling off. Thought I'd ask before I pull any harder and mess it up.
    80 SG
    81 SH in parts
    99 ST1100
    91 ST1100
  • bikerphil
    Master of XSology
    • Jan 2008
    • 8634
    • South Flori-DUH

    #2
    Front Master Cylinder

    On the bottom of the MC under where the switch goes in there is a small hole. Take a mini screwdriver and push it in that hole while pulling out the switch. This will push in the tab holding the switch in.
    2H7 (79) owned since '89
    3H3 owned since '06

    "If it ain't broke, modify it"

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    • DeanR
      XS-XJ Guru
      • Jan 2005
      • 1482
      • Finger Lakes NY

      #3
      Thanks Phil. That was easy.
      No recollection of that hole. Perhaps I've never had to do that.
      80 SG
      81 SH in parts
      99 ST1100
      91 ST1100

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      • bikerphil
        Master of XSology
        • Jan 2008
        • 8634
        • South Flori-DUH

        #4
        No problem Dean.
        2H7 (79) owned since '89
        3H3 owned since '06

        "If it ain't broke, modify it"

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        • DeanR
          XS-XJ Guru
          • Jan 2005
          • 1482
          • Finger Lakes NY

          #5
          Question 2 has arisen. How the heck does one remove the little dust boot of the m/c to get to the snap ring without ripping it to shreads?
          80 SG
          81 SH in parts
          99 ST1100
          91 ST1100

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          • bikerphil
            Master of XSology
            • Jan 2008
            • 8634
            • South Flori-DUH

            #6
            Not much you can do to avoid tearing the aged rubber. May want to try pouring some brake fluid around the part that is stuck and see if that breaks down the corrosion. The M/C will still operate without that boot if it does tear. You may want to buy a M/C rebuild kit with new parts if you find the rest of the piston/snap ring are corroded.
            2H7 (79) owned since '89
            3H3 owned since '06

            "If it ain't broke, modify it"

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            • DeanR
              XS-XJ Guru
              • Jan 2005
              • 1482
              • Finger Lakes NY

              #7
              Originally posted by bikerphil
              Not much you can do to avoid tearing the aged rubber. May want to try pouring some brake fluid around the part that is stuck and see if that breaks down the corrosion. The M/C will still operate without that boot if it does tear. You may want to buy a M/C rebuild kit with new parts if you find the rest of the piston/snap ring are corroded.
              How/where is that boot secured Phil? so as to yank on it correctly. Can't find a picture or diagram anywhere.
              80 SG
              81 SH in parts
              99 ST1100
              91 ST1100

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              • bikerphil
                Master of XSology
                • Jan 2008
                • 8634
                • South Flori-DUH

                #8
                IIRC, there is an internal metal band at the base that is forced into the M/C. May try prying at the base. I think every one I tried to remove had ripped, GL.
                2H7 (79) owned since '89
                3H3 owned since '06

                "If it ain't broke, modify it"

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