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    #16
    Originally posted by Rob S. View Post
    I bought a bracket to move my CB350's key up from atop the engine to the middle of the dash, as was becoming fashionable in the mid '70's. The switch couldn't withstand the steering motion.
    There's a blast from the past. My first bike was a CB200. Same switch deal.
    97 R1100R
    Previous
    80 GS850G, 79 Z400B, 85 R100RT, 80 Z650D, 76 CB200

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      #17
      Found it!!!!!
      Turns out to be the last place I looked for it. Of course. Was looking everywhere around the steering area and nothing. Last thing done was to remove the starter solenoid just for kicks and with the holding screws removed, I pulled the solenoid away with just a slight pull and I saw that the positive cable had just broken loose from the ring terminal that mounted the cable to the battery.

      IMG_20200731_210018657 by Larry Alkire, on Flickr

      IMG_20200731_210109861 by Larry Alkire, on Flickr

      IMG_20200731_210018657 by Larry Alkire, on Flickr

      So now I need to source a new cable. I'm assuming I can pick one up at one of the automotive stores locally?

      As a side note, I had suspected bad gas. Well I drained the float bowls 3 times and ended up with some "stuff" that doesn't belong there.

      IMG_20200731_143223292 by Larry Alkire, on Flickr

      This was from the 2nd and 3rd draining. Don't know what it is but I'm sure it is not combustible......
      Larry

      '79 GS 1000E
      '93 Honda ST 1100 SOLD-- now residing in Arizona.
      '18 Triumph Tiger 800 (gone too soon)
      '19 Triumph Tiger 800 Christmas 2018 to me from me.
      '01 BMW R1100RL project purchased from a friend, now for sale.

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        #18
        If you take a pic of the wire laid out once you remove it so i can see what im looking at i just may have one i can give you. Maybe lay a tape measure along side it too.....ill stay plugged in.
        MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
        1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

        NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


        I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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          #19
          Notice in that top photo the insulation is split about 1" long below the terminal.
          Larry

          '79 GS 1000E
          '93 Honda ST 1100 SOLD-- now residing in Arizona.
          '18 Triumph Tiger 800 (gone too soon)
          '19 Triumph Tiger 800 Christmas 2018 to me from me.
          '01 BMW R1100RL project purchased from a friend, now for sale.

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            #20
            Is it the thick red from the battery with the lead going to the fuse box? If so i know for sure i have one..about 7 or 8 inches long.
            MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
            1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

            NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


            I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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              #21
              Originally posted by chuck hahn View Post
              If you take a pic of the wire laid out once you remove it so i can see what im looking at i just may have one i can give you. Maybe lay a tape measure along side it too.....ill stay plugged in.
              Here it is. Looks like someone at one time spliced the red wire from the R/R into which I guess is appropriate. So are you saying I can't get one at the local auto stores?
              Thanks for the offer.
              Larry

              '79 GS 1000E
              '93 Honda ST 1100 SOLD-- now residing in Arizona.
              '18 Triumph Tiger 800 (gone too soon)
              '19 Triumph Tiger 800 Christmas 2018 to me from me.
              '01 BMW R1100RL project purchased from a friend, now for sale.

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                #22
                im not seeing anything
                MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                  #23
                  Originally posted by chuck hahn View Post
                  Is it the thick red from the battery with the lead going to the fuse box? If so i know for sure i have one..about 7 or 8 inches long.
                  Yes, here is the pic

                  IMG_20200731_222235501 by Larry Alkire, on Flickr
                  Larry

                  '79 GS 1000E
                  '93 Honda ST 1100 SOLD-- now residing in Arizona.
                  '18 Triumph Tiger 800 (gone too soon)
                  '19 Triumph Tiger 800 Christmas 2018 to me from me.
                  '01 BMW R1100RL project purchased from a friend, now for sale.

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                    #24
                    Not gonna get it at auto parts. PM me your address and ill send it out in the morning. i got a few of those laying around.
                    MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                    1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                    NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                    I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                      #25
                      Done. PM on it's way.
                      Larry

                      '79 GS 1000E
                      '93 Honda ST 1100 SOLD-- now residing in Arizona.
                      '18 Triumph Tiger 800 (gone too soon)
                      '19 Triumph Tiger 800 Christmas 2018 to me from me.
                      '01 BMW R1100RL project purchased from a friend, now for sale.

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                        #26
                        A big Thank you goes out to all who chimed in with suggestions to my problem. A spare cable is being furnished by Chuck Hahn. Thanks Chuck. I owe you.
                        Larry

                        '79 GS 1000E
                        '93 Honda ST 1100 SOLD-- now residing in Arizona.
                        '18 Triumph Tiger 800 (gone too soon)
                        '19 Triumph Tiger 800 Christmas 2018 to me from me.
                        '01 BMW R1100RL project purchased from a friend, now for sale.

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                          #27
                          Check your PMs for the tracking. Should be there wednesday via USPS.
                          Last edited by chuck hahn; 08-01-2020, 09:07 PM.
                          MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                          1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                          NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                          I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                            #28
                            What goes around comes around... 👍thumbs up to Chuck
                            My Motorcycles:
                            22 Kawasaki Z900 RS (Candy Tone Blue)
                            22 BMW K1600GT (Probably been to a town near you)
                            82 1100e Drag Bike (needs race engine)
                            81 1100e Street Bike (with race engine)
                            79 1000e (all original)
                            82 850g (all original)
                            80 KZ 650F (needs restored)

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                              #29
                              Good sleuthing, Larry.
                              2@ \'78 GS1000

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                                #30
                                Originally posted by storm 64 View Post
                                What goes around comes around... thumbs up to Chuck
                                It's what's great about this community. A few years back I mentioned I broke the strap on my stock '82 11E seat. Two came in the mail a week later!
                                1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red

                                2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.

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