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 speedo cable bracket fix & LED running lights
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Joined: Apr 2016
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Today's upgrade/fix: One of the know "issues" with this bike is the broken speedo cable mount. Naturally, when I bought the bike,it was already broken. The after market fix can run $60 + shipping. Off to the hardware store to see what I could find. Ended up using a nylon p clip,a couple of rubber washers and some stainless steel hardware. Also installed some LED "running" lights. I used a little rotary switch in a empty spot on the gas tank bezel for the on/off switch. They operate on a little battery pack,may hardwire them someday,depends how long the battery pack lasts. Battery pack wouldn't fit under the gas tank bezel,so I used some Velcro to hold it to the frame. I figure a couple more lights may help people to see me better. That,and the high visibility vest I got today. Speedo cable fix.  Rotary switch for LED lights.  LED lights 
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Joined: May 2007
Posts: 5,068 Likes: 1
Saddle Sore
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Saddle Sore
Joined: May 2007
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Those are pretty cool tricks.
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Joined: Jan 2015
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Joined: Jan 2015
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I've got a 2007 america which has 85000k on the clock, my speedo cable mount does'nt look like letting go any time soon. I do like what you have done with the LEDs.. 
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Joined: Oct 2012
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I like your fix for the speedo cable bracket, I will to give that a try.
2006 865 Neon Blue/Jet Black Speedmaster,790cams, TTP Stage 2 Firestarter, Epco Exhaust with 10.25" Samson Vrod baffles, UNI pods with 40 pilots, 150 mains,Thruxton needles, 3 turns out.
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Joined: Feb 2007
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Fe Butt
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Fe Butt
Joined: Feb 2007
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I like the polished stainless steel clevice and eye bolt from a boating supply fix.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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Joined: Sep 2005
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This one Ian? 
Just an old Hippie and I don"t know what to do.
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Re: speedo cable bracket fix & LED running lights
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Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 23,243 Likes: 64
Fe Butt
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Fe Butt
Joined: Feb 2007
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I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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Joined: May 2010
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Check Pants
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Check Pants
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A polished Stainless Eyebolt with the threaded shank shortened to fit looks good too. A rubber bulkhead grommet in the fender hole eliminates the need for rubber washers and provides a little give in case it's ever needed.
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Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 31
Greenhorn
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Hard wired the LED's today. The little battery that came with them died.
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