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Dave
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Posted: Fri Apr 25th, 2008 01:06 pm |
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| Yup! That's them...
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Vero Steve
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Posted: Fri Apr 25th, 2008 12:40 pm |
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Dave wrote: I don't know how he managed to get a deal like that on cables. But, the throttle and idle cable were $5.25 a piece...
Might want to try to contact 'em Steve. You got a business license right?
Name of the place is "Flanders" (they used to make motorcycles back in the 20s and 30s I think, got a couple of fully restored oldies in the "showroom")
They're on Fair Oaks Blvd in Pasadena. I'll see if I can dig up a little more contact info for you...
Found them Dave......http://www.flandersco.com/
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Dave
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Posted: Fri Apr 25th, 2008 12:33 pm |
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I don't know how he managed to get a deal like that on cables. But, the throttle and idle cable were $5.25 a piece...
Might want to try to contact 'em Steve. You got a business license right?
Name of the place is "Flanders" (they used to make motorcycles back in the 20s and 30s I think, got a couple of fully restored oldies in the "showroom")
They're on Fair Oaks Blvd in Pasadena. I'll see if I can dig up a little more contact info for you...
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Vero Steve
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Posted: Fri Apr 25th, 2008 12:08 pm |
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Dave wrote: .
So, I reluctantly ask the guy behind the counter "What's the ugly part?"
He says "$19.82"
I about shit! I expected to empty my wallet and still be short of cash...
Damn he got any more at that price?????
Dave are you feeling any better today?????
Last edited on Fri Apr 25th, 2008 12:31 pm by Vero Steve |
jeffy ole boy
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Posted: Fri Apr 25th, 2008 11:43 am |
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| Sounds like it was a good deal on the cables Dave... They are the correct ones right?
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Dave
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Posted: Fri Apr 25th, 2008 10:59 am |
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Well, I got the cables yesterday, finally.
Stopped on the way home Wednesday and he didn't have 'em and hadn't had time to get 'em. Same story yesterday when I stopped. But, Jose said I could go pick 'em up myself. The place was only a few miles away.
So, off I go, through the start of rush hour traffic. I ain't too happy about it. But, I wanted my cables. I get to the place, ask for the guy, tell him why I'm there, he brings out 3 cables. I woulda swore I only ordered 2. But, Jose had ordered 2 throttle 1 clutch, 4-inches over. And, I only got a little over $100.00 in my pocket.
So, I reluctantly ask the guy behind the counter "What's the ugly part?"
He says "$19.82"
I about shit! I expected to empty my wallet and still be short of cash...
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Dave
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Posted: Mon Apr 21st, 2008 11:32 am |
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Nothing to report in the way of progress yesterday. I'm down with this cold and am plannin' on headin' back to bed in a few minutes. Was down most of the day yesterday and didn't do anything with it...
New switches and housings should be here Friday...
New cables tomorrow...
Did get a "new" seat in the mail Saturday. Its the OEM seat and P-Pad from a 1983 FXR. P-pad is perfect for what I wanted on the back. "Front" part of the seat is in perfect condition. Ain't gonna be usin' it. Looks terrible compared to the LePera and the feel? I don't know...
Might be for sale soon, the seat...LOL... Bike ain't goin' no where...
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Dave
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Posted: Sun Apr 20th, 2008 11:19 am |
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weasle wrote:
ok gotcha . could run just rubber through the bars from the m cyl down to the split for the brakes ?? make a rubber gromit or silly cone the shit out of it where it passes in and out of the bars. Weasle, naaa.... I don't think that will work. I'm using auto brake line (steel tubing) So, the line will stay outside the bars. Just looking for a really clean way to tie it down...
Thanks...
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Dave
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Posted: Sun Apr 20th, 2008 11:17 am |
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Well crap...
Half the parts order came in, half didn't. Got the tire and master-cylinder kit. No cables until Tuesday. No tax and a 25-percent discount from the indy for payin' with cash. 
Got a start on the wiring yesterday. Ended up feeling like crap about noon and pulled the plug on the fun. (I've been up for a few minutes now and I'm ready to go back to bed) Head-light is back on and wired, still have to work through the ignition.
I ditched the speedo and tach. Might rethink that too. But, it does look a bit cleaner without. I'd love to shave that funky dash off the tank too. But, that's gotta wait until the next time it gets painted. Fuel gage hasn't worked for a long time...
Thanks Preacher, that sounds like it might work. I've got the line running as close to the bars as I possibly can...
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the preacher
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Posted: Sat Apr 19th, 2008 09:10 pm |
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Dave:
you can make "standoffs" to hold the line, using some clear plastic tubing from Homer Depot. Get a foot of 1/4 inch ID plastic. Cut a piece about 1/4 inch long. Run a wire tie through it, around the brakeline, back through the tubing, then pull it around the bar and fasten it. The line is now anchored to the plastic, which is anchored to the bar by the wiretie. Cut the long end off, and turn the fastener up towards the plastic and yer done.
Lots prettier to look at than to explain.
RSDF
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weasle
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Posted: Sat Apr 19th, 2008 07:59 pm |
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| ok gotcha . could run just rubber through the bars from the m cyl down to the split for the brakes ?? make a rubber gromit or silly cone the shit out of it where it passes in and out of the bars.
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Dave
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Posted: Sat Apr 19th, 2008 02:30 pm |
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Weasle & Jeff...
This ain't for the wiring. This is for a 3/16ths steel brake line that I have running from the master-cylinder to the top tree...
I do know what you're talking about though. Those "doo-hickeys" that you put into a hole. I don't know if they'd be much better than the tie-wraps.
Still gotta get some holes drilled in the bars. But, I'm not in a big hurry for that part. Something I do wanna get down though...
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weasle
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Posted: Sat Apr 19th, 2008 02:16 pm |
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| dave , dont know what they call em , but mine have a little sort of t shaped plastic do hicky that slides into a hole in the bars and holds the wires right next to the bar. may have them at the dealers ?? whoops jeff got in ahead of me LOL. same idea though. Last edited on Sat Apr 19th, 2008 02:18 pm by weasle |
jeffy ole boy
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Posted: Sat Apr 19th, 2008 02:14 pm |
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| Wires ties are about the simplest and effective way to secure your wires to the handle bars. Another idea, Harley sells what comes std on all FX series models, which is the wire inserts, which require a couple holes drilled in your bars. I know you've seen em the end is pointed and just inserts into the hole and hold the wire or cable at the opposite end. But in my opinion a good black zip tie snipped off at the end looks just about as clean. Drilling a couple holes would be easy too though and those cable inserts don't cost much at the stealer either... Always good to have an option huh! LOL!
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Dave
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Posted: Sat Apr 19th, 2008 02:06 pm |
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I've got black and I've thought about using them. But, I'd love to find something else...
Yeah, I'd like to think I've got it under control! LMAO!
We'll see...
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jeffy ole boy
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Posted: Sat Apr 19th, 2008 02:01 pm |
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Instead of white use black wire ties.... LOL! Sounds like you got it all under control Dave. Git r done.....
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Dave
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Posted: Sat Apr 19th, 2008 01:33 pm |
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Ok, It's Saturday and like I said before, I've got the brake line completed. Don't look too shabby at all with the brass fittings. Only issue I have with it is, securing the line to the bars. Not real fond of the white nylon tie-wraps I'm using right now. Would love to find something a bit cleaner. No chrome crap either. Just something nice and clean. I'll figure something out for that eventually. But for now, I guess the tie-wraps are gonna have to work.
New black switches and housings have been shipped. Should have them sometime next week. So, I'm gonna sorta stay with what's on the bike for wiring. I'm planning on replacing it all. But, the stuff that came from the factory is gonna stay. Light switches, horn, start, kill, etc. Just gonna try to clean it up as much as possible and get that bird's nest out of the head-light housing.
The original switch housings are gutted out and mounted on the bars to get the clutch lever and brake master cylinder located where they're supposed to be. I'm still hopin' to find a way to drill the bars and run the wires inside. I have a few different drill motors around here. Just need to locate a chuck key and get a few small files for deburring the inside of the holes.
Hope to get some work done on it today. At least make it ridable again. New cables installed and wiring sorted out and ready for the new switches. I figure I can hook the wiring in with a minimum amount of stuff working to at least get a quick ride around the block to see what I think about the new bars. I don't need the starter button right away. Just need a hot lead to the ignition system.
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the preacher
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Posted: Fri Apr 18th, 2008 08:41 pm |
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Rhett? Why would ya call me that when my name is Preacher?
Oh, I get it.....NO...rofl
But, thanks for the offer,
RSDF
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Dave
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Posted: Fri Apr 18th, 2008 07:05 pm |
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the preacher wrote:
sorry bro, sometimes I jus caint hep mysef....
hope I dont get in trouble for plagiarizing a movie....
Should we start callin' ya "Rhett"?
LOL
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jeffy ole boy
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Posted: Fri Apr 18th, 2008 05:41 pm |
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the preacher wrote: sorry bro, sometimes I jus caint hep mysef....
hope I dont get in trouble for plagiarizing a movie.... Frankly Scarlet, I bet they don't give a dang.......LOL!!!
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