Jim's 1980 SG Miss September

Noticed another problem... periodically, the voltmeter drops from 14.3 to 12.5. Glance down about 30sec later and it's back to normal.

Jim, I had the exact same issue. Turns out it was just the reg/rec connection. Was thinking my reg/rec must be on the fritz, but it tested out good. While I had carefully cleaned all electrical connectors, it appears I was overly generous with the dialectic grease. Cleaned the grease out of the connection, sprayed it down with electric contact cleaner, and good ever since. Lesson learned on dialectic grease.
 
I just lost my little dog after 18 years, the only pet my family ever had. ( A small "palace guard dog" 20 # Lhasa Apso)

It's kinda funny but pets like "Scout" and my dog "Jack" DO have souls meaning they share love, loyalty, and gratitude. In many instances our pet dogs are better off than a lot of our human friends.

Time for a nice bike ride !
 
Sorry to hear about your dog, Jim. Lost way too many companions myself. For weeks following the loss you are always looking for their shadow right behind you as you go about your daily routine around the home. Creates a real void in your home and heart. Current one inherited from my daughter is a 13 year old maltese poodle mix. Multe-poo (sp?) for short. She's not expected to be with us much longer. The way I look at it....it is the cost of years of love and companionship, and you know they had a great life. I heard a saying once that stuck with me. If you want to learn how to love unconditionally, just watch your dog. I just hope I can be the type of human being my dog thinks I am. A lot of humans could take lessons from dogs.
 
Jus' Piddlin'....
Wore myself out cuttin' and stackin' wood today. Still... I'm on a challenge to get out in the garage every day and do something... even if it's nothing to speak of.
Guess what? Simichrome metal polish does an awesome job shining plastic. Who knew.....

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Looks great Jim. Finding the black plastic surround for those front reflectors in good condition is like the search for the holy grail. I'll add in; buffing plastic can be done BUT you need to have the buff wheel slowed WAY down. The danger is the heat of a typical high speed wheel melts the buff into the plastic, part trashed. :mad: A spritzer bottle of water at hand helps keep temps down. For just a few plastic parts, chuck a wheel in your drill press at slow speed.
 
Finding the black plastic surround for those front reflectors in good condition is like the search for the holy grail.
I think finding un-cracked ones is like finding unobtanium. ;)
I took the least bad pair I had and wrapped 'em in some very fine (1.4oz.) fiberglass cloth left over from my R/C airplane days.

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Looks much better than the tabs just sticking out there. I'm not gonna worry about the rear reflectors because they'd just be hidden by the saddlebags I'll eventually mount back there.
 
I think finding un-cracked ones is like finding unobtanium. ;)
I took the least bad pair I had and wrapped 'em in some very fine (1.4oz.) fiberglass cloth left over from my R/C airplane days.

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Looks much better than the tabs just sticking out there. I'm not gonna worry about the rear reflectors because they'd just be hidden by the saddlebags I'll eventually mount back there.

Wow, that’s an impressive amount of work to save the original reflectors! Looks great!
You know I’m pretty sure that’s the first photo you’ve posted with all the little bits in place on your bike.
Man, that bike didn’t look that good when it was on the showroom floor!
 
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