How Far to Go?
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Tourer
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Yes, that is a good suggestion. I have other bikes to ride. I could definitely do that. Take it apart. Savor the process. Take each step slowly and do it just right.
Maybe I will do that. Then after I completely mess it up, I will take it to my mechanic to fix it.... hahahaha.
No seriously. I might do that. I would do the wiring myself then have him check it when he puts the new carburetor in.
That may be the way to go.
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Fun to think about blowing $20K on a new bike just so you cant work on it so costing $$$$$$$$$ thousands more to mess with plus higher insurance this list is endless.
THEN you see the light and reality that you could completely rebuild the beloved EVO much cheaper and out class a new one. JMHO
THEN you see the light and reality that you could completely rebuild the beloved EVO much cheaper and out class a new one. JMHO
Dirt don't hurt
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Yes, that is a good suggestion. I have other bikes to ride. I could definitely do that. Take it apart. Savor the process. Take each step slowly and do it just right.
Maybe I will do that. Then after I completely mess it up, I will take it to my mechanic to fix it.... hahahaha.
No seriously. I might do that. I would do the wiring myself then have him check it when he puts the new carburetor in.
That may be the way to go.
Maybe I will do that. Then after I completely mess it up, I will take it to my mechanic to fix it.... hahahaha.
No seriously. I might do that. I would do the wiring myself then have him check it when he puts the new carburetor in.
That may be the way to go.
If you order the OEM harness with connectors it's a simple matter of unplugging the old and plugging in the new.
If you do have to disassemble the connectors or just take a few pins out then you need to know 3 things.
1)The connectors on your bike are AMP connectors.
2)The right tools make the job much easier.
3)Make damn sure you make a diagram of where the wires go in the connector before you take it apart.
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Tourer
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Fun to think about blowing $20K on a new bike just so you cant work on it so costing $$$$$$$$$ thousands more to mess with plus higher insurance this list is endless.
THEN you see the light and reality that you could completely rebuild the beloved EVO much cheaper and out class a new one. JMHO
THEN you see the light and reality that you could completely rebuild the beloved EVO much cheaper and out class a new one. JMHO
Yup, I am with ya bro.
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Tourer
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From: Florida
I think you will be amazed at how simple the job is when you are done.
If you order the OEM harness with connectors it's a simple matter of unplugging the old and plugging in the new.
If you do have to disassemble the connectors or just take a few pins out then you need to know 3 things.
1)The connectors on your bike are AMP connectors.
2)The right tools make the job much easier.
3)Make damn sure you make a diagram of where the wires go in the connector before you take it apart.
If you order the OEM harness with connectors it's a simple matter of unplugging the old and plugging in the new.
If you do have to disassemble the connectors or just take a few pins out then you need to know 3 things.
1)The connectors on your bike are AMP connectors.
2)The right tools make the job much easier.
3)Make damn sure you make a diagram of where the wires go in the connector before you take it apart.
Thanks - helpful tips.
I like the idea of just disconnecting and reconnecting AMP connectors. Probably in my skill set.... My very limited skills set that is....
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Dirt don't hurt
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Without a diagram I could get lost in 3 minutes or less!!!!!
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If you are fortunate enough to have the experience of lying in your death bed, lucid, reflecting on your life...I suspect you will not weigh the monetary cost of events in your life against the pleasure (or pain) each brought you. True, you are not there yet and there are practical, worldly considerations and concerns. Not quite sure how to say it. But I think if you love something truly a newer model or version is not ever required. There is a lot to be said for growing old together. And if I have to explain that...you wouldn't really understand. LOL.
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And the bike was built the year my wife and I were married. Think she would buy me working on the bike as my way of working on our marriage..... Hey it could work..... Worth a shot....
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I think I like the idea of doing the wiring myself. Seems like something that should not be too hard if I go slow. Take pictures, draw a diagram, ask questions, watch youtube videos, etc.
I am going to have my mechanic replace the carburetor and look at the wiring system and give me some advice. Then have at it.
Will I need a lift?
I am going to have my mechanic replace the carburetor and look at the wiring system and give me some advice. Then have at it.
Will I need a lift?