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Old Dec 18, 2019 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by texashillcountry
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.
What is wrong with you mang. That place has great food and the best pies in Texas. My only complaint is there's always a line coming out the door. Peanut butter chocolate pie, triple decker man.
 
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This weekend I'll repair my screw up and post a pic.

After I'm all in on liking what I have on my electrical, I'll tackle the mess the PO made on the back side. Clean that **** up like a shiny penny.

It's been a heavy week since I sprayed the final clear coat. Maybe the weekend after Christmas I can start with the rubbing compound, Polish, wax dance to start putting this beast back together. After I'm comfortable with going a decent distance, first beers on my Buddy THC at Riley's.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2019 | 07:32 PM
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Winner winner chicken dinner. Some jackwagon, me, needs to pay attention.
Yep - That would do it and explain NO START. Good deal.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2019 | 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by almostakeeper
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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This weekend I'll repair my screw up and post a pic.

After I'm all in on liking what I have on my electrical, I'll tackle the mess the PO made on the back side. Clean that **** up like a shiny penny.

It's been a heavy week since I sprayed the final clear coat. Maybe the weekend after Christmas I can start with the rubbing compound, Polish, wax dance to start putting this beast back together. After I'm comfortable with going a decent distance, first beers on my Buddy THC at Riley's.
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Yep - That would do it and explain NO START. Good deal.

So Very common there should be a Sticky in everyone's Shop... Handlebar wiring and switch assembly, should Take Twice as Long, as most spend at it!!!!
 

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Old Dec 19, 2019 | 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by almostakeeper
What is wrong with you mang. That place has great food and the best pies in Texas. My only complaint is there's always a line coming out the door. Peanut butter chocolate pie, triple decker man.
Maybe that was the problem I had scrambled eggs, sausage, hash browns, and toast but not a pie.
Just to be clear you are talking about The bluebonnet café in Marble Falls right?
FWIW there was no line when I was there.

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This weekend I'll repair my screw up and post a pic.

After I'm all in on liking what I have on my electrical, I'll tackle the mess the PO made on the back side. Clean that **** up like a shiny penny.

It's been a heavy week since I sprayed the final clear coat. Maybe the weekend after Christmas I can start with the rubbing compound, Polish, wax dance to start putting this beast back together. After I'm comfortable with going a decent distance, first beers on my Buddy THC at Riley's.
Hell maybe even the second!!!!!!
 
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Just out of curiosity why did you use crimp fittings instead of solder?
 
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Old Dec 19, 2019 | 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by texashillcountry
Just out of curiosity why did you use crimp fittings instead of solder?
I am not sure why so many people think solder is better...solder makes the wire brittle next to solder joint, and in cases of high vibration...like a solid mounted Harley motor... can break...

If you used high quality crimp connectors, and a good crimper it is not possible to get the wires apart...if you use the $10 connector kit from Autozone...you get what you pay for...

Many of the quality connectors now come with shrink wrap made onto them...all factory wiring harnesses use crimp connectors....
 

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Old Dec 19, 2019 | 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Tom84FXST
I am not sure why so many people think solder is better...solder makes the wire brittle next to solder joint, and in cases of high vibration...like a solid mounted Harley motor... can break...

If you used high quality crimp connectors, and a good crimper it is not possible to get the wires apart...if you use the $10 connector kit from Autozone...you get what you pay for...

Many of the quality connectors now come with shrink wrap made onto them...all factory wiring harnesses use crimp connectors....
I've heard that but I've got soldered joints on my Heritage that are at lest 10 years old.
No problems so far.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2019 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by texashillcountry
I've heard that but I've got soldered joints on my Heritage that are at lest 10 years old.
No problems so far.
10 years is not very long at all... My 1968 BSA still has stock Wiring!!!! and none of it is soldered...
Yes it is Lucas...and yes...It still works!!!!
being in Electronics in the Canoe Club...I was taught where solder is Used...and where it is Not!!!!
 
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