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  1. emzdogz

    in line fuse types

    For the 20 amp fuse coming off my battery en route to key switch, I'm considering using the barrel type screw-together fuse holder with a 20 amp glass fuse in it, rather than the newer mini fuse holder. Reason is, for my application, the longer but slimmer glass fuse holder seems to fit much...
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    question about Mike's R side controls vs my stock 80 one

    I ordered a new right side run switch/starter button/throttle housing from Mikes. I had gutted the balls (contacts) out of my old stock one from the 80 SG, when I was having a problem with it years and years ago. (turned out to be bad ground, anyway that was years ago). So the starter button...
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    how about this grommet. Hole too big?

    Hi folks, I've been gone, because I haven't worked on my bike much due to the long hot sticky wet summer here in FL. I work in a carport which floods, and well, it's just unpleasant. But now the weather is good, and I'm back on my project '80 chopper. Am working on wiring. Wanted to create a...
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    stock type rear brake switch vs. hydraulic

    Was wondering if any of you had switched back (haha) from the hydraulic type brake switch, to the regular spring pull stock type? Have any of you had your hydraulic switch go bad on you? thx
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    quicky question re: hydraulic brake light switch

    Just finished getting my new wiring done and hooked up. I went from running only one 20 amp fuse to a system that uses a 6 place ganged fuse holder. So, everything seems to work when I turn the key on as far as light coming on, and front brake switch works fine (extra light comes on when I pull...
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    what kind of bulb do I buy for high beam indicator

    Hi, I have a Bates type (side mounts) headlight for my chopper. It works fine with the 3 way toggle switch. Low beam - off - high beam. However it didn't come with a little bulb to put in the pinch type bracket on the inside of the headlight shell for the high beam indicator. (blue glass)...
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    how thick should the wire from battery to starter sol. be?

    hi, I'm really close to having my battery box's interior sorted out - where I'll position everything, etc. One thing that's hanging me up is the stiffness of the thick battery cable I was going to run to the starter solenoid. I know the wire from solenoid to starter motor is thick - I'm still...
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    how many replace the stock key switch?

    Am back to working on the perpetual project chopper. My old key switch works fine, but I worry about the wires being brittle since they are so old ('80 SG) - plus I only have one key for it. Is this is a component that it's really good, if possible, to keep the original? say for quality...
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    The Calendar

    Just want to say how very much I'm enjoying the XS650 calendar. All the bikes so far have really been eye candy. Also, it's inspiring to be able to just turn my head and look at it at work, lol. And it works like a pacifier.... So, thanks! Em
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    when you sell a chopper or bobber.... liability concerns

    When you write the bill of sale do you include special wording to the effect of "at your own risk"? I had my hardtail and neck rake professionally done - but I can't swear up and down it's perfect. Other stuff could break, too. Not just on my bike - others' too. How about just having them...
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    which swingarm to save and which to butcher

    So, I own 2 swingarms which I'm not using since my bike is hardtailed. I need to cut one up for the tabs that used to be the outer side of the shock mounts. The other I will save and probably just give away with all the other stock stuff I have laying around. One swingarm is a discbrake...
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    wondering about chain to frame clearance on my chopper

    hi folks, hope you all had a good holiday weekend. I am sooooo close to being ready to tear down for paint. I have a sissy bar bent "loop" coming with tail light mount. Once I sort that, and finalize that's how I want it, this thing is ready tear down for paint, finishing etc. Not sure why...
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    firing up an ancient cheapo arc welder

    I have this old arc (stick) welder stashed away, that my Dad gave me a long while ago. It plugs into an outlet like the clothes dryer has. So I need to get that type of extension cord first. It's just been sitting in a fairly dry shed. I will definitely get new electrodes - won't try using...
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    Wanted - 79 or later Special headpipes - cheapness is "key"

    need JUST the 2 headpipes off one of the later year models - the ones that curved a lot and don't run any lower than the frame rails. I know 79's had them, maybe 80's and later, too. In other words the ones that don't have the real sharp curve coming off the heads and where they curve towards...
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    possibly dumb question about H.F. hoist

    Hi guys, I'm thinking of buying this, to help me lift my chopper project bike up about 2 feet off the ground, using slings toward the front and rear portions of the frame, so I can then easily set it on my work table, without having to call my neighbor over to help me roll it up using board...
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    taking welding class again

    hey folks, I've been mostly letting project bike chopper sit all summer, since it's too hot and steamy out there in the carport to mess with it. but I went ahead and signed up for welding again - the same one I took like 10 years ago, but dropped out of. So this one started the same, just...
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    rear brake pivot for disc, on hardtail...need info re: pedal stop screw

    Was looking at my Haynes manual last night after finally realizing I'm missing a component or 2 from my rear brake pivot. ('80 hardtail with rear disc and mid controls) I've just got the pedal on the pivot, and then a real short version of what's used as linkage for forwards connected to the...
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    Wanted - stock type headpipes for '80 (can be crappy)

    Need not be the originals, need not be perfect, need not be pretty. Can be a little rusty. But NOT rusted all the way through. Cheap is best! This is just to try something. Prolly won't even use them. anybody? I have stuff I could trade - just not sure what anyone needs. I have a decent...
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    another short ride, but a couple of probs

    Rode it again today after figuring a way to relocate the foot pegs to about where they need to be. Makes a huge difference in rideability. These mirrors I just stuck on for safety - will be using others. Might be time to start taking this thing apart for paint and motor work! It runs great...
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    need info on 12" shorty mufflers

    Was wondering if someone who has these can tell me what the overall width of them is, at the widest part? also, if anyone can give me an estimate on how much room you'd have to have between 1.5 in pipe and the frame, in order for the shorty muffler to be able to be installed. Like this one from...
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