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Originally posted by tfb View Post:) The road to hell is paved with good intentions......................................
GS 850GN JE 894 10.5-1 pistons, Barnett Clutch, C-W 4-1, B-B MPD Ignition, Progressive suspension, Sport Demons. Sold
GS 850GT JE 1023 11-1 pistons. Sold
GS1150ES3 stock, V&H 4-1. Sold
GS1100GD, future resto project. Sold
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Mike McNaney
I dont remember the year but it is a federal requirement for motorcycles to have the headlamp always on now. It happened sometime along the same time as the dreaded 85 mph speedo. along with seatbelts for cars in the early 60's, backup lamps in the mid 60's side marker lights in the early 70's etc.
I feel so safe now I want to hug myself.
One of my next projects for this year is to rig a switch to cut all lights including brake lite for a sort of secret squirrel stealth mode.
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If you want to restore the ON/OFF function of your switch that is locked in place, it is rather easy. It has been a while since I did it to my son's '81 450T, but I think it only involved removing the housing and then removing the tab from the inside that was locking it in place.
I have installed one of these modified switches on the '82 650L and checked the charging voltage. It actually charges better with the light ON. :shock: Probably has something to do with the duty-cycle of the regulator, but I usually have the light off to start the bike, then turn it on before hitting the end of the driveway. (I said usually. )
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hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
#1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
#2 son: 1980 GS1000G
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