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Old Nov 7, 2017 | 09:38 PM
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My '80 has always done the backfire when I switch from run to lights. And, yes, as the switch wears it'll cut out as I ride.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2017 | 09:58 PM
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its all good now, i have a new switch...... now to replace that socket head bolt,with a stud on the front exhaust that keeps coming loose, .... but they all do that,dont they! ha ha
 
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