good source for a tail light lens for an xj?

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  • xj11john
    XStremely XSive
    • Jun 2005
    • 440
    • Lafayette, TN

    #1

    good source for a tail light lens for an xj?

    anyone have a tail light lens that will fit an 82 xj11?
    or know of a good source? thanks in advance.
    '82 Xj1100j

    "Ride for the Son"

    < )) ><

    John
  • Tom Andersen
    XSive
    • Aug 2003
    • 75
    • Pueblo, Colorado

    #2
    It shows as available in the online Yamaha parts fiche.
    1978 XS1100E
    1982 XJ650RJ Seca
    2001 Yamaha XT225
    2002 Suzuki DR650
    2008 Suzuki DL650 VStrom
    AMA charter life member

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    • Tom Andersen
      XSive
      • Aug 2003
      • 75
      • Pueblo, Colorado

      #3
      You might try here. http://www.steelescycle.com/
      1978 XS1100E
      1982 XJ650RJ Seca
      2001 Yamaha XT225
      2002 Suzuki DR650
      2008 Suzuki DL650 VStrom
      AMA charter life member

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      • dmac82
        XSive
        • Sep 2004
        • 67
        • Houston, Tx

        #4
        Has anyone replaced the entire tail light unit on an XJ with a "universal" one from Old bike barn ect.? I havn't been able to find a replacement lense other than used ones.
        82 XJ1100J "Jackel"
        78 Honda CB750-74 Honda CB750
        74 Husky 400
        70 Yamaha 360 & 70 175 enduros

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        • chevy45412001
          XS-XJ Guru
          • Mar 2003
          • 1412
          • Jacksonville Florida

          #5
          Hey John

          did i tell you i got one? i honestly don't remember. i do have one on the fender . but if you look at the pics around of my bike,i mounted the lic. plate under the light and had to hack mine up so the light would shine on it. But i would get rid of my other one if you can't find one.
          1982 XJ 1100
          going strong after 60,000 miles

          The new and not yet improved TRIXY
          now in the stable. 1982 xj11, 18,000miles

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          • bandet01
            XSive Maximus
            • Aug 2005
            • 698
            • connersville indiana

            #6
            i think i saw replacement at dennis kirks website
            79 yamaha xs1100f standard
            best 1/4 mile 13.282@99.40

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            • xj11john
              XStremely XSive
              • Jun 2005
              • 440
              • Lafayette, TN

              #7
              Thanks for the responces

              I'll check these sources, thanks a million.

              Chevy, sorry for the confusion, we pmed each other on this topic, and you said you had the whole fender and all, and all I need is the lens, thanks again.

              I'm sure I'll find one soon, thanks to all of the xsive's on here thanks all.
              '82 Xj1100j

              "Ride for the Son"

              < )) ><

              John

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              • xj11john
                XStremely XSive
                • Jun 2005
                • 440
                • Lafayette, TN

                #8
                Chevy,


                Sorry I had you confused with someone else, and PM'ed you instead of them (Andreas Weiss) Sorry again!
                '82 Xj1100j

                "Ride for the Son"

                < )) ><

                John

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                • chevy45412001
                  XS-XJ Guru
                  • Mar 2003
                  • 1412
                  • Jacksonville Florida

                  #9
                  IT's OK

                  thats cool John. Like i said if you cant find one get back to me. I won't rape ya ... . It is from the xj modle and is totally useable condition.
                  1982 XJ 1100
                  going strong after 60,000 miles

                  The new and not yet improved TRIXY
                  now in the stable. 1982 xj11, 18,000miles

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                  • xj11john
                    XStremely XSive
                    • Jun 2005
                    • 440
                    • Lafayette, TN

                    #10
                    Chevy,

                    I know you would'nt rape me

                    But I thought maybe you might need your original lens, but if I cant find one reasonable, and you could part with yours. I'll definetly let you know, thanks for all your help.

                    Oh btw, I picked up some washers today, couldnt find small enough lock washers so bought some #6 flat washers and I'm going to put two together and install to raise my needles.
                    They look about the right thickness, and the hole looks about the right size for the needle and just alittle bigger.

                    Have a great day


                    John
                    '82 Xj1100j

                    "Ride for the Son"

                    < )) ><

                    John

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                    • xj11john
                      XStremely XSive
                      • Jun 2005
                      • 440
                      • Lafayette, TN

                      #11
                      Dmac82,

                      I'd settle with a used one, mine is cracked and has some white residue, after all I'm not going for the complete restore.

                      I like my bike with alittle character

                      If you know of a good place to get a used one, I'd appreciate the info.

                      Thanks,
                      '82 Xj1100j

                      "Ride for the Son"

                      < )) ><

                      John

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                      • bandet01
                        XSive Maximus
                        • Aug 2005
                        • 698
                        • connersville indiana

                        #12
                        ok no problem because i did see 4 new ones on a website but it was the whole assembley
                        79 yamaha xs1100f standard
                        best 1/4 mile 13.282@99.40

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                        • jimboreeno
                          XStremely XSive
                          • Aug 2005
                          • 427
                          • Smithville, MO

                          #13
                          Hey John,
                          I just put some bags on my bike and had to move the signals. Went to a swap meet in Springfield and found a tali light / signal assemble from an Indian. I put it on and it looks sweet, so i have the old light. Let me know if you are interested. We might finally meet and ride! Tomorrow is suposed to be pretty nice.
                          Jim
                          JimBoReeno
                          My Ex!"Half-Breed"
                          '82 XJ1100 Maxim with
                          '80 XS1100SG Motor

                          Current Bike
                          2000 Indian Chief
                          Millennium Edition

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                          • xj11john
                            XStremely XSive
                            • Jun 2005
                            • 440
                            • Lafayette, TN

                            #14
                            Jimboreeno,

                            Tomorrow I have to run to Nashville and check on getting my alternator for my jeep rebuilt or get a new one.

                            My have to start driving the cage, its been a bit nippy to ride to work 3rd shift .

                            If I get back early enough I'd give you a call, PM me with your phone # and if I can we could meet and ride.

                            Quote me a price, and condition on the taillight or lens in case I dont see you this weekend.

                            Have a great one,
                            '82 Xj1100j

                            "Ride for the Son"

                            < )) ><

                            John

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                            • dmac82
                              XSive
                              • Sep 2004
                              • 67
                              • Houston, Tx

                              #15
                              XJ11John,
                              Thanks for the reply, my lense is the same way, cracked and white residue. It may last for years or it may fall apart the next time I bump it. The only thing that worries me about used ones is what kind of shape are they really in?

                              My bike is a long way from fully restored, i.e. it has lots of charector also.

                              Right now it's down with a fuel leak, I'm trying to work up the courage to tear into it. It's running very rough and leaking gas from somewhere on the left side of the motor. I may mess with it today alittle. Trying to decide if to remove the octopus assembly and then drop the bowls and check for trash.

                              Regardless, I will keep my eyes open for lenses.

                              Dan
                              82 XJ1100J "Jackel"
                              78 Honda CB750-74 Honda CB750
                              74 Husky 400
                              70 Yamaha 360 & 70 175 enduros

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