Little update. Shipment came on Tuesday with some new parts. I got:
- High output ignition coil (Mikes XS #17-6803)
- 7mm high tension plug wires
- NGK resistor plug caps
- Gloss black drag bars (28" - Dime City Cycles)
- Biltwell "Kung Fu" grips, natural rubber (DCC)
- Satin black throttle assembly (DCC)
Got the bars on and they look great. Just what I was looking for. Got the throttle and grips on and they are really comfortable and I like the look a lot. Throttle cable should be an OK length.
First issue I ran into - brake line/master cylinder. The original master cylinder is angled to fit on the high rise factory bars, so when I put them on my drag bars the cylinder is/was tilted and goofy looking. Probably wouldn't work for bleeding the brakes either. The brake line seems a bit long also. I measured and I could probably go with something around 28" or so. Unfortunately Mike's XS only has 17", 20", 24.5" and then jumps to 41" for braided lines. Might have to go custom.
Next issue is the clutch cable. It is way too long now. Routes way out in front by the headlight and then swoops around to connect to the motor. Will have to look into shortening that or getting a new cable. Question on the clutch line where it attaches to the side cover - is there supposed to be any wiggle/play where it routes into the cover? Mine seems to wiggle around and it just seems like it should be firmly in place but maybe not.
So anyways, I bit the bullet and ordered some more parts this morning (don't let my wife read this!) since today is payday and could spare a few extra bucks. Just got on order:
- Pamco basic ignition kit (14-0900)
- Slim front master cylinder assembly (08-4003)
- Black clutch lever bracket (09-6583)
- Black clutch lever (08-0028)
Since I am redoing my wiring, I figured I might as well get the Pamco in there instead of messing with it later.
Sorry for the long post but couple more questions. I was thinking about eliminating my key in favor for a toggle switch. I have read some on it and just wanted a little clarification. I am thinking of using a SPDT toggle switch like this one:
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062532
I was wondering if it could be wired so the middle position is "OFF", one position is "ACC" (lights, etc. but no coil) and the other position be "ON/RUN" where everything has juice. Is that possible with a switch like that? Right now I do not have a kill switch on the bike and plan on adding one, just have to figure out mounting one (physically and in terms of wiring)