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Old Jun 18, 2021 | 09:23 AM
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Never found a block, but I have determined power is getting to the back of the tail light...might end up being simply a bad socket.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2021 | 02:55 PM
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Funky sockets are common on the old 1157 bulbs and that taillight housing, think I've had to play dick around with every pre 76 come through.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2021 | 05:27 PM
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They tend to .lose the ground at the tail light
 
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Old Jun 20, 2021 | 12:52 PM
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Found the wire had broken when I made a new connection at the light. The pressure switch not operating prevented me from catching it the first go around...all good now.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2021 | 09:44 AM
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When I got my '76 it had 2 "LT " stands. these consist of 3 pieces of 1/2 " OD steel pipe each 6' long for each side.. Weld 2 of them to form an L shape, then weld the third piece to form a T to the other end. The long part of the L inserts into the lower frame cross bar behind the trans. and the top of the T sits on the floor .Insert the right hand one FIRST, then lift the bike from the left side and insert the other. This apparatus will lift the rear wheel about 3 inches off the floor With your style of exhaust, you may need to remove the mufflers.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2021 | 10:27 AM
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Another go around with paint...


 
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Old Jul 14, 2021 | 03:00 PM
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Looks like Birch white always liked a white machine
 
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Old Jul 14, 2021 | 03:48 PM
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Looks good! I'll keep my eye our for it.
 

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