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« Reply #2535 on: December 09, 2023, 07:30:20 PM »

I finally got around to safety wiring the neutral switch screws. These screws go through the plastic switch so they cannot be too tight. Unfortunately those screws have a reputation for sometimes backing out, sometimes with catastrophic results. My paranoia is  down a few notches now.
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« Reply #2536 on: December 09, 2023, 10:18:07 PM »

I finally got around to safety wiring the neutral switch screws. These screws go through the plastic switch so they cannot be too tight. Unfortunately those screws have a reputation for sometimes backing out, sometimes with catastrophic results. My paranoia is  down a few notches now.

Nice!
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« Reply #2537 on: December 11, 2023, 07:54:27 AM »

Ooo.  So clean.
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Past rides:
75 Honda CB750K5
80 Suzuki TS250
 ? Yamaha Maxim 550
73 Z1 900
76 Kz900 A1
77 Kz1000 A1
78 Kz1000 B2 Ltd
79 Kz1000 B3 Ltd
80 Kz1000 C
99 Triumph Tiger 900
84 Honda VF750 Interceptor
77 Honda CB750


Current ride:
2019 Yamaha Tracer900

Current project:
1975 Honda CB750K5
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« Reply #2538 on: April 09, 2024, 10:26:54 AM »

New battery for the Tracer900.  Got it at Edmonds Battery.  List pice $105+tax etc.  Using David’s account it cost $75+tax etc.  Thanks David.
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75 Honda CB750K5
80 Suzuki TS250
 ? Yamaha Maxim 550
73 Z1 900
76 Kz900 A1
77 Kz1000 A1
78 Kz1000 B2 Ltd
79 Kz1000 B3 Ltd
80 Kz1000 C
99 Triumph Tiger 900
84 Honda VF750 Interceptor
77 Honda CB750


Current ride:
2019 Yamaha Tracer900

Current project:
1975 Honda CB750K5
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« Reply #2539 on: April 09, 2024, 11:24:16 AM »

Oops.  Make that list price $129. 
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Past rides:
75 Honda CB750K5
80 Suzuki TS250
 ? Yamaha Maxim 550
73 Z1 900
76 Kz900 A1
77 Kz1000 A1
78 Kz1000 B2 Ltd
79 Kz1000 B3 Ltd
80 Kz1000 C
99 Triumph Tiger 900
84 Honda VF750 Interceptor
77 Honda CB750


Current ride:
2019 Yamaha Tracer900

Current project:
1975 Honda CB750K5
Steve G.
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« Reply #2540 on: April 09, 2024, 04:49:34 PM »

  Edmonds are a good supplier!! 
  Which kind of battery did you get?
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Garage Residents:
'74 Honda CT70
'74 Norton 850 Interstate
'81 Laverda Jota Mk11 180
'89 Honda RC30
'91 BMW R100GS
'08 Honda XR650L
'08 BMW R1200GS

Previous Garage Residents
 1966 Keystone Tas 50
 1981 Can-Am 250 MX6
 1966 BSA 250 Starfire
 1972 Triumph 650 hardtail chopper
 1976 Honda 400-4 Supersport
 1982 Can-Am 500 Sonic
 1982 Suzuki SP500
 1984 Kawasaki KZ 750 L4
 1979 Honda CBX
 1988 Ducati 750 Paso 750 Euro
 1972 Suzuki 750 GT ‘Kettle’
 1972 Kawasaki 750 H2
 1993 BMW R100GSPD
 1984 Honda CR500
 1979 Honda CBX sandcast
 1975 Honda 400-4 SS
 2001 Moto Guzzi V11 Sport
 2006 Yamaha FJR 1300
1972 Norton Combat Roadster 810
 1972 BMW R75/2 SWB
 1980 Honda CBX
 1970 Honda Trail 50 K1
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« Reply #2541 on: April 09, 2024, 05:30:57 PM »

It’s an Energy Power brand AGM battery.  Now I know guys will chime in on cheap batteries online with free shipping, yada yada yada.  But I got it the same morning that I thought about it, from a brick and mortar store that has given me good service over many years.
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Past rides:
75 Honda CB750K5
80 Suzuki TS250
 ? Yamaha Maxim 550
73 Z1 900
76 Kz900 A1
77 Kz1000 A1
78 Kz1000 B2 Ltd
79 Kz1000 B3 Ltd
80 Kz1000 C
99 Triumph Tiger 900
84 Honda VF750 Interceptor
77 Honda CB750


Current ride:
2019 Yamaha Tracer900

Current project:
1975 Honda CB750K5
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« Reply #2542 on: April 09, 2024, 05:41:55 PM »



  A  battery thread is much like an oil thread, everyone is right and wrong.
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Garage Residents:
'74 Honda CT70
'74 Norton 850 Interstate
'81 Laverda Jota Mk11 180
'89 Honda RC30
'91 BMW R100GS
'08 Honda XR650L
'08 BMW R1200GS

Previous Garage Residents
 1966 Keystone Tas 50
 1981 Can-Am 250 MX6
 1966 BSA 250 Starfire
 1972 Triumph 650 hardtail chopper
 1976 Honda 400-4 Supersport
 1982 Can-Am 500 Sonic
 1982 Suzuki SP500
 1984 Kawasaki KZ 750 L4
 1979 Honda CBX
 1988 Ducati 750 Paso 750 Euro
 1972 Suzuki 750 GT ‘Kettle’
 1972 Kawasaki 750 H2
 1993 BMW R100GSPD
 1984 Honda CR500
 1979 Honda CBX sandcast
 1975 Honda 400-4 SS
 2001 Moto Guzzi V11 Sport
 2006 Yamaha FJR 1300
1972 Norton Combat Roadster 810
 1972 BMW R75/2 SWB
 1980 Honda CBX
 1970 Honda Trail 50 K1
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« Reply #2543 on: April 09, 2024, 09:24:23 PM »

I've been buying sealed batteries for a number of years from local suppliers.  Gave up on the usual Canadian Tire wet cell ones years back.  These new ones last a LOT longer and don't seem to need recharging as frequently. Worth the extra money, and NO spilled acid to mark up your paint or aluminum.
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 2022 Suzuki V-Strom 650                                                         




 
"SOME" PAST RIDES: In no particular order
51 Matchless 500 single      53 AJS 500 single
62 Triumph T-100SS          57 Triumph T-100R
66 Norton N-15 - 750 Scrambler
68 Honda CB 450               68 Honda CB-250
69 Honda CL 450               71 Suzuki 350
73 Suzuki GT-550 Triple      71(?) Honda SL-350
73 Honda XL-250               76 Honda CB-400F
77 Yamaha XS 500             80 Suzuki GS-550E
81 Suzuki GS-750E             81 Suzuki GS1100E           
81 Honda CB-900C
with Hondaline Tour Pak     '02 Honda CB-900F(Hornet 919)
'90 Honda ST-1100 (collector status)
'83 Suzuki GS-750 T  (collector status)        '82 Suzuki GS-550 Katana
'80 Suzuki GS-850 G          '80 Suzuki GS-1000G(collector status)
'06-Suzuki DL-650 V-Strom     '81 Suzuki GS-550 "T" (collector status)
2009 Suzuki Burgman 650 Mega Scooter 
'82 Yamaha Seca 650
'07 Yamaha FJR-1300         82 Suzuki GS-850G-Collector status
'86 Suzuki GS-400ES          82 Suzuki GS-650GL-Collector status
'79 Honda CBX                  82 Suzuki GS-650-G-Collector status
'81 Honda CBX (x2)           82 Honda 450 Hawk
98 Triumph Trophy 900     06 Kawasaki Concours
'05 Suzuki Burgman 650(Super Scooter)
2018 Suzuki Burgman Executive 650 Scooter
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« Reply #2544 on: April 10, 2024, 12:14:11 PM »



  A  battery thread is much like an oil thread, everyone is right and wrong.

I always use Shinko 80w-20 in my batteries.  Cool
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« Reply #2545 on: April 10, 2024, 01:23:51 PM »

Got back to fiddling with my '73 CB350G a few weeks ago.  Built it from boxes of rusty parts, starting in 2020, but, while it looked good, never could get it running properly, especially on both cylinders.  Let it sit a couple of years, then got tired of looking at it early this spring.

I had gone through pretty much everything on the bike, then realized that I had not really considered the condition of the carb diaphragms.  I ordered a pair of cheap aftermarket from ebay, from somewhere in New Jersey (don't ask me why).   Tracking showed the parts drifted arounf Illinois for about 3 weeks, then they escaped to Canada, and arrived here 6 days later.

Tried installing a few days later, and discovered the darn things were too big on the centre hole.....likely for a 360.  Contacted the sender, and came to an agreement for a refund, pretty quickly, good on him.   Reordered from Common Motor in Houston, via DHL, had the new ones in 5 days.

Installed the new ones earlier this week, and flopped the carbs back on the bike, with a frshly charged battery.   No starter fluid, but fresh gas, and the darn thing fired up after about 20 seconds of cranking.   Idle adjustment, and smooth running on both cylinders.    Starts easily when cold, now.   Runs pretty good, but does need a bit of minor adjustments.

Sent off for Collector plate this morning.....ICBC no longer needs a 7 buck cheque, and you can apply via email attachements.  Cool.
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Past:  '82 Suzuki GS400E; '82 Suzuki GS750E; '81 Yamaha Virago 750; '82 Suzuki GS650GL; '77 Yamaha DT250; '80 GS 850; '86 Kawasaki ZG1000; '78 XS400; 1971 Motobecane Mobylette; 1980 Yamaha SR250; various parts/project bikes, 2004 ZRX 1200; 1977 CB750K; '73 Triumph TR5T (Vintage Plate) .
Present: ; '75 Honda XL250 (Collector Plate);  '04 Wee-Strom;  1973 Honda CB350 6-million Dollar Project;   1979 GS750E
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« Reply #2546 on: April 11, 2024, 01:09:40 AM »

Sent off for Collector plate this morning.....ICBC no longer needs a 7 buck cheque, and you can apply via email attachements.  Cool.

I just applied for a C plate at the beginning of Jan (was approved in 4 days).  I had to send in physical pictures (glossy no less).  I've also never paid a fee and this was my 6th collector plate.
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« Reply #2547 on: April 11, 2024, 05:06:50 AM »



  I’ve never paid a fee to apply for collector plate.
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Garage Residents:
'74 Honda CT70
'74 Norton 850 Interstate
'81 Laverda Jota Mk11 180
'89 Honda RC30
'91 BMW R100GS
'08 Honda XR650L
'08 BMW R1200GS

Previous Garage Residents
 1966 Keystone Tas 50
 1981 Can-Am 250 MX6
 1966 BSA 250 Starfire
 1972 Triumph 650 hardtail chopper
 1976 Honda 400-4 Supersport
 1982 Can-Am 500 Sonic
 1982 Suzuki SP500
 1984 Kawasaki KZ 750 L4
 1979 Honda CBX
 1988 Ducati 750 Paso 750 Euro
 1972 Suzuki 750 GT ‘Kettle’
 1972 Kawasaki 750 H2
 1993 BMW R100GSPD
 1984 Honda CR500
 1979 Honda CBX sandcast
 1975 Honda 400-4 SS
 2001 Moto Guzzi V11 Sport
 2006 Yamaha FJR 1300
1972 Norton Combat Roadster 810
 1972 BMW R75/2 SWB
 1980 Honda CBX
 1970 Honda Trail 50 K1
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« Reply #2548 on: April 11, 2024, 08:11:43 AM »

When I asked a few weeks ago, C plate was taking a week to 10 days.
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Past rides:
75 Honda CB750K5
80 Suzuki TS250
 ? Yamaha Maxim 550
73 Z1 900
76 Kz900 A1
77 Kz1000 A1
78 Kz1000 B2 Ltd
79 Kz1000 B3 Ltd
80 Kz1000 C
99 Triumph Tiger 900
84 Honda VF750 Interceptor
77 Honda CB750


Current ride:
2019 Yamaha Tracer900

Current project:
1975 Honda CB750K5
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« Reply #2549 on: April 11, 2024, 12:12:40 PM »



  I’ve never paid a fee to apply for collector plate.

You guys are correct, first day with a loaner brain.

The seven bucks is for title search.

But, the online app., including photos, is new.
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Past:  '82 Suzuki GS400E; '82 Suzuki GS750E; '81 Yamaha Virago 750; '82 Suzuki GS650GL; '77 Yamaha DT250; '80 GS 850; '86 Kawasaki ZG1000; '78 XS400; 1971 Motobecane Mobylette; 1980 Yamaha SR250; various parts/project bikes, 2004 ZRX 1200; 1977 CB750K; '73 Triumph TR5T (Vintage Plate) .
Present: ; '75 Honda XL250 (Collector Plate);  '04 Wee-Strom;  1973 Honda CB350 6-million Dollar Project;   1979 GS750E
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