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Stoplamp cable

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Hello.

I'm brand new to the site. Please forgive the long post.

I've recently acquired a 1980 GS850G for a project bike. I just started the Thomson Education Direct Motorcycle Repair Technician course and needed something to play with while I learn. Tada! My father loans me a bike that's been sitting in his backyard (out of weather, thankfully) for a couple of years. He currently rides a 1981 Honda Goldwing so he's had no use for the GS....too bad. Anyway, I've already completed my first three study units and have gotten to the point where I can begin disassembling the top end of the engine.

In telling my father my ideas of a complete frame-off custom rebuild, upgrading the headlamp, front and rear turn signals, frame to be repainted to match bike, engine rebuild, pipes re-chromed, etc., he informs me that when I finish, I'm to consider the bike mine. Woohoo! I'm as giddy as a boy on Christmas morning.

I have the manual and have been reading it religiously....trying to familiarize myself with as much of the bike as I can "before" tackling anything. However, I have begun disassembling the "easy" things.....which brings me to the reason I'm posting.

I've removed the headlamp, the front and rear turn signals, the seat, both side plates, and the rear taillight housing. Before anyone freeks, I have been placing everything (bolts, washers, etc.) into individual Glad bags and noting what they go to. In addition, I've been taking digital pics of most everything. Keeping the manual close by. What may not be expressed clearly, I photograph a "before" and "after" shot and describe the process in which the part was removed.....I've been studying restoration projects for a while. I have a very close friend that does this all the time....

Okay, back to the question. I removed the cable to the front stoplamp and, unfortunately, didn't tape it to the front wiring harness before I had a mishap. While moving the bike from my garage to my shed, the cable dropped down and through my front wheel. When all the slack was taken up, I heard a snap and immediately stopped. I sighed when I looked down. The contact board attached to the end of the front stoplamp cable had been snapped in two and fallen completely off. I am now without a way of hooking it back up......which is why I'm here.

Does anyone know of where I can get a replacement? I've searched high and low (internet only) and have failed to find anything. I'm not desperate in any means (just yet) as I'm planning a lengthy rebuild process (want to do it right). I'd just like to know ahead of time where I could get this part (in case I want to go ahead and get anyway).

Yur help is MUCH appreciated!

Cragar 8)
 
You're talking about the small piece of circuit board material with two contact strips about 1/4" long from what I can tell by your post. Years ago mine fell apart so I made my own from pre-drilled board I got at Radio Shack and stripped down coax cable. I just filed down the wire from the center of the coax so it's flat and smooth.
 
That's exactly what I'm talking about. Great idea. If you don't mind (I'm not an electrical genius by any means), can you explain just a little more detail concerning the pre-drilled board and the stripped down coax cable? I'd be very interested in making my own. Were these two separate items you purchased? It sounds as if you just soldered a couple of small pieces of coax cable to the pc board. If not, I'll need a little more help. I'm sorry, I've just never ventured this route. Perhaps a pic would help (care to take one?).

Thanks again.

Cragar 8)
 
http://www.bikebandit.com/partsbandit/showschematic.asp?dept_id=150307

That's all it was, a piece of circuit board with holes about 1/8" apart. I cut it out as close to the shape of the original piece as I could. You have to be careful not to snap the board. I stripped down some TV coaxial cable to get the wire out of the center, any light guage solid wire will do. Looped that through the board and squeezed it down to get it to lay flat then soldered the ends on the backside of the board. Then soldered the old leads for the wiring harness to that.
 
I have to check my parts but I think I have an extra
one if you want it
 
No kidding? That would be awesome! What do you want for it?

Cragar 8)
 
By the way, I'll be leaving in the morning for vacation and will be gone 'til Sunday evening.....just in case you have to wait 'til you get home to check parts and respond tomorrow. This way, you'll know I'm not ignoring you.

Cragar 8)
 
You guys are awesome! Thanks Hap Call. I just may replace the entire unit.....and at a decent price to boot!

By the way, I'm assuming this doesn't include the cable....in that it needs soldered to the connection board.

I aplogize if this is supposed to be evident. I tried looking around the Ron Ayers site, but couldn't find a list or pic of everything included in the assembly. I'll look some more, but if you know right where it's at, a direct link would be cool!

Cragar 8)
 
The new part should include the lead and probably the contact that fits inside the lever assembly.
 
Billy Ricks said:
The new part should include the lead and probably the contact that fits inside the lever assembly.
Click to expand...

Billy is on the money...simple bolt in, connect and adjust.

Hap
 
Too cool! Thanks again guys....

Have a Happy 4th of July. We'll be riding our ATVs for 5 days straight! Woohoo!

Cragar 8)
 
Holy Cow! You're too much!

However, SqDancerLynn1 just offered it to me for $6.00 (including shipping!). Think I will take him up on it.

Wow! I didn't expect this type of response. I only hope I can return the favor some day...

Cragar 8)
 
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