Beginning an XS1100SF restoration - first of many questions I'm sure

[LAB3]

This is a cable route diagram which should also be helpful.

Thanks for posting that!

[OldGreyBeast]

Thanks for the help guys, and Deebs that routing diagram was SUPER helpful!

Anyone know what these 3 connectors go to?

[Mathh]

Great project! I see some intake boots on your list. First make absolutely sure your stock ones do leak as they are aluminum covered with rubber (against vibration). Tiny cracks on the outside are no guarantee for a leak. You can tet them on a running bike by spraying start pilot at them. If they need to be changed do beware of the quality of the intake boots that are for sale on the internet. People here will chime in to tell you which ones you can use..

[cajun31]

Colored Wiring Diagrams - XS11.club Forums

[DEEBS11]

It's tough to see but...?



The last one might be left handlebar switch or latching relay. Can't see the colors too well.

[OldGreyBeast]

Ah I see what's going on... the '79 handlebar switches don't match up exactly to the '80 wiring harness... Hmm. Guess I'll see if I can find some '80 switches. I'd rather not cut the ends off.

[DEEBS11]

It's a possibility. Also keep in mind my description of the connectors is vague at best. Can't really see the colors too well. However, I do know the connectors are different for the handlebars for 1980+. The old are black and I think the new are white and shaped different.

[OldGreyBeast]

Anyone know where to source the nuts that hold the 2 halves of the air box together?

[DEEBS11]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/403456390337?itmmeta=01HSFXQXWKKB0QKSNXS26FVJZT&hash=item5defdff4c1:g:KPcAAOSwn0ZiAWt~&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA4OhITCp24rk%2BOV5c7eGkBJw9Ae9o8Xl5t15mnfZu%2FAgezG8GrIThBwUXUzNv4YoGdemVj73Z4u4YGqtVMmQoMlZQRvjrXgRpP24xPZmmaYlZLMVgv3lMj4%2F2cfwdOrIdZv2e5WOAsKVpOMXesapskks77UjNE%2BCrTG8zeCUQhbz6qd44JiPdItKpbAh5i1P%2F8C3LI40aEnRiG0ZXTvtsgF2rCw8CspvzHZbJFdA7rMChOD%2FDfptYha1wP4qL8Xq%2FFq74tcsn3%2BHFanJrEcb5YkZo6pB4Oy4n4OwSJ%2BJ4oK%2Bd%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR7je3_3LYw

[DEEBS11]

Ah I see what's going on... the '79 handlebar switches don't match up exactly to the '80 wiring harness... Hmm. Guess I'll see if I can find some '80 switches. I'd rather not cut the ends off.

I used new XS650 switches and soldered my 78 black connectors on the end.

[OldGreyBeast]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/40345639033...Bk9SR7je3_3LYw

Sorry I mean the nuts inside the airbox that those wingbolt whatsits thread into. Mine is missing 3/4 of them.

[DEEBS11]

These. Tough to come by. Like seat fastener brackets or spare kicker frame clip. Might need to buy a whole airbox that has them installed. Sometimes that's how it goes when restoring an old bike. This is sometimes how we all end up with 5 of every used part on the bike.

[DEEBS11]

You could also JB Weld an M6 nut in there I reckon.

[OldGreyBeast]

I've been trying to find the kickstarter clamp as well, lol. I may end up making one.

I'm gonna pop the box further apart and see if I can figure out how to reproduce those nuts, maybe it's something I can 3d print since it's not really a load bearing part.

[DEEBS11]

Found one in a pile of old hardware.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/295911000890