Quick question about the reserve light

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  • 81xsproject
    XS-XJ Super Guru
    • Nov 2004
    • 3185
    • Fortuna, CA

    #1

    Quick question about the reserve light

    would not having the reserve sending unit in the gas tank plugged in keep the bike from starting?
    JC
    '81 XS1100 SH

    Melted to the ground during The Valley Fire

    Sep. 12th 2015

    RIP
  • Ken Talbot
    XS-XJ Super Guru
    • Jun 2002
    • 4251
    • Revelstoke, BC

    #2
    No, that should not keep it from starting. What else has changed since the last time eit started?
    Ken Talbot

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    • TopCatGr58
      Administrator
      • Jul 2002
      • 12650
      • Portsmouth, Va.

      #3
      Hey Ken,

      JC stated in his previous question about hoses that he's been suffering thru a winter long restoration, but what all he's done to it, we haven't been told? I'm going to assume a carb rebuild amongst others?? So...JC what's been done to it since it was running last?! Inquiring minds want to know!!
      T.C.
      T. C. Gresham
      81SH "Godzilla" . . .1179cc super-rat.
      79SF "The Teacher" . . .basket case!
      History shows again and again,
      How nature points out the folly of men!

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      • 81xsproject
        XS-XJ Super Guru
        • Nov 2004
        • 3185
        • Fortuna, CA

        #4
        frame up restoration. It is basically an electrical issue of some sort, because the starter doesn't even click or anything. I will post a link to the chronological pictures soon for all to see. I am SO close it is killing me.
        ThanXS,
        JC
        '81 XS1100 SH

        Melted to the ground during The Valley Fire

        Sep. 12th 2015

        RIP

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        • randy
          XS-XJ Guru
          • Dec 2003
          • 4521

          #5
          Dumb question, JC, is the kill switch on or off?

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