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  1. Shifty

    Calibrated Fingers

    I think that would depend on the mass of the nearest object and the orientation of the direction of the force you are applying (I'm talking gravitational forces which are minute) but ... I don't think it would change much ... not enough to register on any torque wrench. An XS Mars rover ... now...
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    Calibrated Fingers

    RG ... had to think about that outer space one for a few minutes ... 30 + 14.7 = 44.7 :cool:
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    Calibrated Fingers

    But what if the temperature at Denver was about 10° cooler than sea level where you originally took the tire pressure reading? Gotta admit I did some reading here. Hey I like this thread ... I did learn some things reading through it .... for instance ... I should use torque wrenches more...
  4. Shifty

    Electrical

    Reserve lighting - post #4 explains it.
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    Look who followed me home

    Nice rack!
  6. Shifty

    What have you done to your XS today?

    I moved a bunch of junk out of the way in the back corner of my shed. a fold-up ping pong table, a small welder, a box with many planter pots on the seat, stuff on top of that etc etc. I found my 78 xs650sf. I dug it out, put the battery in it that has been kept inside and charged, now and then...
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    No spark, no start, pamco, coil?

    Thanks for the help guys. Guess I need a new coil. Took it off and it appears like part of the plastic melted. and yes RG a fuse was blown so Red/White wire (from kill switch I guess) now has power. I do have a spare Pamco unit if needed as bought one 3 years ago and finally found it in the...
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    No spark, no start, pamco, coil?

    Bought a Pamco original unit in 2008 .. the 1st unit he came up with. At the time Mikes #17-6803 coil was recommended and this combo has served me well for 5 years. I am electrically challenged. Bike quit yesterday, it has always worked great. Here is what happened: Went for a ride as usual ...
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