my '83 AKA the Vincent

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Re: my '83 AKA the Vincent

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simplify wiring 003.JPG
simplifying the wiring?
simplify wiring Got some leftovers 001.JPG
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Battery for a 1980 CB 1000... musc smaller than a GL battery
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Re: my '83 AKA the Vincent

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Hey Fish, while we like pictures a little commentary is good to go along with them. ;) lolol
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Re: my '83 AKA the Vincent

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a picture is worth a thousand words
Sorry I will go back and add a stream of complex expletives right now.
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Re: my '83 AKA the Vincent

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I really thought I would save a ton of weight and complexitivity by simplifying the wiring
BUT
There was not really that much to simplify.
I suppose the biggy was getting rid of (what is that thingy called that tells you if you have a bulb burned out)
I also got rid of the handlebar mounted kill switch, clutch switch & stuff like that.
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Re: my '83 AKA the Vincent

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worked on the wheels today
I've allways NOT liked the 1100 13 spoke wheels.
IMHO they look too bulky & heavy
SOOOOOOO
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Re: my '83 AKA the Vincent

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Boy oh BOY that camera is good. :roll:
Magnifies every flaw!
I need to figure out how to set it for less resolution.
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Re: my '83 AKA the Vincent

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or maybe be more patient with this kind of work shakehands
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Re: my '83 AKA the Vincent

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looks like a lot of work...but it should be worth it for the look
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Re: my '83 AKA the Vincent

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about 4 hours per wheel.
I was thinking of sending a modified set to sunbob for polishing?
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Re: my '83 AKA the Vincent

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i noticed the round rod welded to the bottom of the shock mount. whats that all about?
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Re: my '83 AKA the Vincent

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The mods to the wheels look good.
They will really stand out If you follow through with the polishing.
Might I suggest holes drilled in the center of the spokes.
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Re: my '83 AKA the Vincent

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CYBORG wrote:i noticed the round rod welded to the bottom of the shock mount. whats that all about?
Sharp eyes cBorg....
That is a fender mount!
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Re: my '83 AKA the Vincent

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Wheels look good. ;) Like the drilling holes idea. action1

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so the fender must float with the wheel. i like it
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Re: my '83 AKA the Vincent

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so my Fishwife comes out to the garage to bring me a cup of coffee.
Little did I know she brought a camera
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"It is not logic or economics that drive a motorcyclist but passion!" (bugdaddy66)
"I fully agree with fish, well at least 27% of the time."(Casper)
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