Yes, these bikes are tough on plates because of the vibration. I make a backing plate from 1/8" thick aluminum plate and 4 bolt the license plate to it with some rubber sheet in between. Haven't had any plate issues since .....
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Buzzy's revival: '82 Heritage Special
- Thread starter Boog
- Start date
$10 was ny cost for a replacement plate just now. I think some blue locktite may be my answer
I use nyloc nuts but there's another little trick I employ. If you look at the nuts and bolt heads in my pics, you'll see I position them with a point of the hex facing up. That way, I can tell with just a glance if any have moved and/or loosened.
That will work, or maybe even using a marker.
I think @jetmechmarty just paints a yellow stripe on all his hasteners so he can do a visual inspection in 17 seconds.
Back to the fuse block. Buzzy died on me this morning while coming to a stop. The problem is the fuse holder has vibrated forward so as to no longer make contact with the fuse and thereby disconnecting the flow of trons. I used super glue to hopefully afix the holder in place.
Attachments
Buzzy is too buzzy.
Buzzy got a new windscreen. I don't have it adjusted to my satisfaction yet.
I decided to keep the bug screen on as the clear screen has no lower attachment points. The only attachments are the rods.
Here are the unboxed parts.
This cap has a rubber washer under i before inserting.
Here is the windscreen loosely attached.
The kit came with 2 different sized rubber inserts. This is the thicker one for the 7/8" bars on Buzzy.
The kit also has 2 allan wrenches, the only tools needed to install. This small set screw will hold the rod fast once installed.
I decided to keep the bug screen on as the clear screen has no lower attachment points. The only attachments are the rods.
Here are the unboxed parts.
This cap has a rubber washer under i before inserting.
Here is the windscreen loosely attached.
The kit came with 2 different sized rubber inserts. This is the thicker one for the 7/8" bars on Buzzy.
The kit also has 2 allan wrenches, the only tools needed to install. This small set screw will hold the rod fast once installed.
The new windscreen is working out well. It gives me great wind protection.
It does induce a slight wobble starting around 75mph and gets worse towards 80. Thats good as I need to stay under 75 anyway.
Now I don't need to pay attention to the speedometer as much, just slow a bit when the wobble hits.
It does induce a slight wobble starting around 75mph and gets worse towards 80. Thats good as I need to stay under 75 anyway.
Now I don't need to pay attention to the speedometer as much, just slow a bit when the wobble hits.
So I watched a video on adjusting the clutch and have a new issue. The 12mm locking nut is recessed to much for me to back it off and adjust the screw.
Any ideas?
This is the video
Any ideas?
Use a deep well socket to break it loose, then to retighten it when it's adjusted.
With it recessed that much, I suspect either the little ball is missing or the worm is clucked wrong. Either way I'd pull that cover and do a little inspecting. It shouldn't be recessed that much.
With it recessed that much, I suspect either the little ball is missing or the worm is clucked wrong. Either way I'd pull that cover and do a little inspecting. It shouldn't be recessed that much.
What he said, the offset box wrench is the ticket. You can buy an inexpensive set at Harbor Freight. They come in handy for all sorts of jobs! 
Are you saying the nut is on backwards?
That's less than helpful.
I notice everyone else has a screw with a Phillips head, mine is a straight slot.
Yes, the nut is installed backwards. The shoulder on it should face in. That will put the "flats" on the nut out further and make them easier to access .....
Yes, normally the adjuster screw has a Phillips head, yours I'm guessing is an aftermarket replacement screw or whole worm assembly.
And how is this not helpful? If you want to struggle accessing the lock nut then fine, leave it as it is, on backwards, lol. I swear, there's no helping some people. I thought you may have learned your lesson a while back when you threw the chain, but I guess not. You've let it get all rusty and nasty again. This poor old bike, I'm surprised you haven't killed it yet (or it you), lol. I guess this is a good testament to just how well made these old bikes are.
Yes, normally the adjuster screw has a Phillips head, yours I'm guessing is an aftermarket replacement screw or whole worm assembly.
And how is this not helpful? If you want to struggle accessing the lock nut then fine, leave it as it is, on backwards, lol. I swear, there's no helping some people. I thought you may have learned your lesson a while back when you threw the chain, but I guess not. You've let it get all rusty and nasty again. This poor old bike, I'm surprised you haven't killed it yet (or it you), lol. I guess this is a good testament to just how well made these old bikes are.
Forgot all about that nut having a shoulder... 
The not helpful remark is for the backwards nut, not aimed at your advice brother.
My shop guy is not being helpful making me think he wants me to disassemble the left side on the case and fix this myself.
I have misplaced my manual but I will find that and watch a few YouTube videos and get it figured out.
I have tried two different sockets and an offset 12mm to no avail. The nut is so recessed that I cannot get a bite to turn it.
I have a week away from him doing the Run for the Wall later this week, so Buzzy will have to wait till I return.
In the mean time, I need to order a new chain guard, mine is broken and has started eating the rear tire.
When it rains, it pours...
I have misplaced my manual but I will find that and watch a few YouTube videos and get it figured out.
I have tried two different sockets and an offset 12mm to no avail. The nut is so recessed that I cannot get a bite to turn it.
I have a week away from him doing the Run for the Wall later this week, so Buzzy will have to wait till I return.
In the mean time, I need to order a new chain guard, mine is broken and has started eating the rear tire.
When it rains, it pours...
