79/80 Standard vs 79/80 Special Ears

[jacksf]

From what I can tell, the headlight ears for these models all look the same. All have the same middle 5 numbers, just the model number is different. This means that the ears from a 80 special would fit my 79 standard, right??

Thanks

Jack

[John]

No! Standard fork ears will not work on a Special. Period! They are totally different designs.

[jacksf]

thanks John, that shoots down that purchase

[John]

Jacksf

There are some on ebay right now, and did you kjnow that the ears from an xs850 SG are the same as the xs11? I had them and a headlight bucket on my SGbefore the wreck, and I bought more from an 850 on ebay a while ago. There are many parts that are interchangable. Use yamaha online parts catalog to cross reference part numbers.

http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/myyamaha/prompt/L3Nwb3J0L3BhcnRzL2hvbWUuYXNweA==/Parts%20Catalog/starthere.aspx

Oops! I just realized that you are looking for ears from a standard, not a special. Sorry. You could always convert to a round headlight.

[jacksf]

Ya, I always use the Yamaha site to check the numbers, then do a google to see what comes up.

I'm the eternal optimest when it comes to parts. As for the round light...all my other bikes have the rect. lamp...dont want to put a round lamp in a square stable

[DiverRay]

Jack;
I'll be picking up some spare standard parts with my new bike Thursday. If I do have ears and a bucket, I'll PM and let you know. I think it would be a good start for a horse trade...
Ray

[John]

Fork ears for a standard

There are some on ebay right now, with four days left on the them.