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Offline AndyH

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Retainer clip on LHS fork ear
« on: August 28, 2017, 09:04:00 AM »
I've searched and searched to no avail!  I must be looking in the wrong places!  ???
Can someone please tell me the purpose of the clip? 
Thanks.
Andy

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Re: Retainer clip on LHS fork ear
« Reply #1 on: August 28, 2017, 09:31:10 AM »
To hold the speedo cable?

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Re: Retainer clip on LHS fork ear
« Reply #2 on: August 28, 2017, 09:34:46 AM »
To hold the speedo cable?

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I initially thought that, but the speedo cable is retained by a clamp on the front brake 3-way joint.
 
Andy

1971 CB750K1
1972 CB500 Four K1 (SOLD)
1978 Suzuki GS750E
Previously....
1967 Honda Sports 90
1971 Yamaha CT2 175
1973 Yamaha RD250
1975 Kawasaki KX125
1979 Yamaha XT250T
BMW R65
BMW R80
BMW R100LT

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Re: Retainer clip on LHS fork ear
« Reply #3 on: August 28, 2017, 09:37:51 AM »
Himble, Don't think its speedo. It is just for the wiring to the front brake light switch. I can see yours just hovering near already.
Speedo cable on mine is through a clip on the bolt that holds the brake splitter to the lower yoke.
Phil
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Re: Retainer clip on LHS fork ear
« Reply #4 on: August 28, 2017, 09:43:50 AM »
Many thanks Phil!  :)

I'll have to fabricate a clip for the brake splitter (3-way joint) as the PO had done away with it to make things fit with the "clubman" style handlebars.
Andy

1971 CB750K1
1972 CB500 Four K1 (SOLD)
1978 Suzuki GS750E
Previously....
1967 Honda Sports 90
1971 Yamaha CT2 175
1973 Yamaha RD250
1975 Kawasaki KX125
1979 Yamaha XT250T
BMW R65
BMW R80
BMW R100LT

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Re: Retainer clip on LHS fork ear
« Reply #5 on: August 28, 2017, 11:42:30 AM »
Andy

1971 CB750K1
1972 CB500 Four K1 (SOLD)
1978 Suzuki GS750E
Previously....
1967 Honda Sports 90
1971 Yamaha CT2 175
1973 Yamaha RD250
1975 Kawasaki KX125
1979 Yamaha XT250T
BMW R65
BMW R80
BMW R100LT

 

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