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Old Dec 18, 2019 | 07:54 AM
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Is this the first time this harness has been used on this bike?
 
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Old Dec 18, 2019 | 08:30 AM
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Is this the first time this harness has been used on this bike?
No, it's original
 
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Old Dec 18, 2019 | 08:32 AM
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If you're up to it a couple of us are riding up to the Bluebonnet Cafe Monday the 23rd, weather permitting, for some Christmas Pies and grub. Probably going the back way not far from you. Last time we came up RR12 heading towards Hamilton pool.
While I thank you for the invite I'm gonna decline.
I've eaten at Bluebonnet Café once and that was all it took for me to decide I didn't ever want to do it again.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2019 | 08:51 AM
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Has this electrical system been working properly since you have owned the bike?
 
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Old Dec 18, 2019 | 10:03 AM
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Dan asked the question I was wondering about. And that whole "back end is a mess..." is suspicious.
 
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I would buy an aftermarket harness and start clean...
 
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Old Dec 18, 2019 | 04:36 PM
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Winner winner chicken dinner. Some jackwagon, me, needs to pay attention.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2019 | 04:42 PM
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Winner winner chicken dinner. Some jackwagon, me, needs to pay attention.
Is there any chance you could post another picture that is in focus????
 
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Hooked the ground back up on the battery and everything is back to serenity.

I had two pinched wires at the right switchpak.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2019 | 04:48 PM
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Nice find, persistence paid off


 
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