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  • #16
    Hey Greg, my nickname at work is Johnny Overkill go figure huh.
    1980 XS1100G "Dolly G" Full Dresser (with a coat of many colors )
    1979 XS1100SF (stock-euro mods planned)
    1984 XV700L Virago (to be hot-modded)
    1983 XJ750MK Midnight Maxim (semi-restored DD)
    1977 XS650D ( patiently awaiting resto)

    Sometimes it takes a whole tank of gas before you can think straight.

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    • #17
      Don't know if it has been mentioned, if you're stuck somewhere in the rain, you can disconnect the neutral wire and ground it under a nearby shifter cover bolt so it will hit on all 4 and get you on your way, BTDT.
      2H7 (79) owned since '89
      3H3 owned since '06

      "If it ain't broke, modify it"

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      • #18
        Originally posted by bikerphil View Post
        Don't know if it has been mentioned, if you're stuck somewhere in the rain, you can disconnect the neutral wire and ground it under a nearby shifter cover bolt so it will hit on all 4 and get you on your way, BTDT.
        Yeah, you mentioned that some time ago. Good thing to know in a pinch.I had no wrenches at the time...figures!
        Skids (Sid Hansen)

        Down to one 1978 E. Stock air box with K&N filter, 81H pipes and carbs, 8500 feet elevation.

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