Whats that thing for?

[Jonesy]

yeah that was just a prototype...yes...even bits of bent wire have prototypes
the 2nd one I did went right across the seal

[steptoe]

would it be worth a bit more we and have it go past the centre of the end seal,

love the idea, it,s got to work

[Jonesy]

It's cheap insurance,
 noticed the seal was half poppwd out the other day, so this'll be in place till I get round to replacing the seal and I put one on 581 too, because its cheap and easy and peace of mind that it wont pop out

[Jonesy]

Is it a device to be used while working on the bike, or a part replacement for permanent use??

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Not a replacement part and it is for permanent use.

To get a scale that round bit is 6mm in diameter.

[Exs1.1]

Hey Jonsey,

My guess is that it is bolted on the RHS Carby and is used to guide the clutch cable.

Eddy

Hey Eddy, I think you are closer to the mark than I was.

[XSIIE]

Hey Jonsey,

My guess is that it is bolted on the RHS Carby and is used to guide the clutch cable.

Eddy

[Eveready1100]

Is it a device to be used while working on the bike, or a part replacement for permanent use??

[Exs1.1]

Hey Jonesy, it looks to me to be a front brakeline stay that attaches to the front guard and keeps the line in place when threaded through the loop. 

[Jonesy]

just for fun, and to waste the hours away.  I thought I'd put a pic of this thing that I bent up from a bit of s/s wire for a job on the XS to see if you blokes could work out what its for? I wouldnt be surprised if its already been done before.