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Okay what did i do this time. I have a set of emblems off what I believe is the tank off of a special but will not fit the holes in my 79 f model. 2LO-R and 2LO -L. are molded inside the emblems. the holes are spread too far on the emblems. Am I missing an adapter or something.
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hole spacing
The hole in the emblems are 4 inches from center to center. The screw holes on my bike are 4.25 center to center. -
Get a couple of small brass woodscrews. Cut them off just below the tapered head and epoxy them into the screw holes. Then use some automotive trim tape to fasten the emblems to your tank.Ken TalbotComment
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Wooo hooo. I'm There. but why wont they fit?Comment
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Good question, must have been another one of those little differences between standards and specials somewhere along the way. The emblems I got from a boneyard and put on SWMBO's 'H with the cut-off brass screwheads and tape had 4.25 c-c mounting holes. Sometimes life's like that...
Ken TalbotComment
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You can read this thread for information concerning replacement emblems. I bought a chrome set brand new for about $12 shipped.
Ben1985 Yamaha VMX12n "Max X" - Stock
1982 Honda XL500r "Big Red" - Stump Puller. Unknown mileage.
1974-78 Honda XL350 hybrid - The thumper that revs. Unknown miles.
1974 Suzuki TC/TS125 hybrid. Trials with trail gear. Invaluable. Unknown miles.
1971 Honda CL350. For Dad. Newtronic Electronic Ign. Reliable. Unknown miles.
Formerly:
1982 XS650
1980 XS1100g
1979 XS1100sf
1978 XS1100e donorComment
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And they fit my 80g with no prob.
Ben1985 Yamaha VMX12n "Max X" - Stock
1982 Honda XL500r "Big Red" - Stump Puller. Unknown mileage.
1974-78 Honda XL350 hybrid - The thumper that revs. Unknown miles.
1974 Suzuki TC/TS125 hybrid. Trials with trail gear. Invaluable. Unknown miles.
1971 Honda CL350. For Dad. Newtronic Electronic Ign. Reliable. Unknown miles.
Formerly:
1982 XS650
1980 XS1100g
1979 XS1100sf
1978 XS1100e donorComment
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Ben
If you measured the holes from center to center are they 4 or 4.25 inches apart
JimComment
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