Back with a 500 ....

[JezzaPeach]

Good ones, next addition to my tool box!

[K2-K6]

Obviously not a correct fitting spanner, but a useful addition to tool set are these

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Armourers pliers available from some mod overstock supplies or some are made new. Different costs so you need to search around to get reasonable price but I paid £15 for new at a military show for some. They move the jaws completely parallel and substitute for many sizes when pushed to work with limited tools.

[Laverdaroo]

These are quite good, about 12 quid off flea bay. Start at 5mm and go to 11 surprisingly. They’re dead thin and really handy for those sorts of jobs. Starter motor nuts etc….
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found these

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/193263715652?epid=172611339&hash=item2cff6a4544:g:LHMAAOSwSlBYuutX&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoPOJjELp4nvD44CRV2W1H9jiaP8%2BSvpbMKfvh%2F1RX31DqDvZyoVRylgF511uDGK%2BsfFxh6DA9d0jMsKuXfh1QrRRP0%2FKMHXwczGRGI0SSXjvPhQGO6FfjkCwdz1h44NtJTf2rbOzeJAEkt5kUw6in%2B%2BcDCMHU4z0GzUGml0e0aG5JYVSFKiC4a0G3RwztrGB2DzDYe1QHJlq3DnsesbT86k%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR_jd-r3hYA

That’s em


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[deltarider]

This is all you need. It's so small, it will fit in the Honda toolbag. Both are 5,5mm. No ratchet needed.

[JezzaPeach]

Game on, I just made these out of a couple of old hinges! But I like the parallel pliers.
Perhaps we need a new post on home made tools!!

[SPR]

Small update .... I got a rear light / plate holder and have had it powder coated

I think this was one area that really let the bike down

Pics below of old v new .... I will get the old one stripped and powder coated but suspect it won't come out quite so good

Simon

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[Laverdaroo]

That looks well Sy

[SPR]

That looks well Sy

Well to say CMS wanted over £300 for a non genuine one I think I did OK as this cost £60 all in inc powder coating

Simon

[Laverdaroo]

Ker Pow!nice one and well worth the dosh.

[SPR]

More progress - the electronic ponits arrived from Mark and took about 10 minutes to fit .....

I also changed all the plug caps and didn't realise just how sloppy a fit the old ones were

Some dremel scothbrite wheels have arrived so may try a little polishing

Simon

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[deltarider]

This is how I have mine (homebuilt). Never moved a mm.

[Oddjob]

I was talking to Mark Paris on his Hondaman system and where to mount it. I asked him if I could open the case so I could attach a bracket but he said that the countersunk screws can be removed and replaced with different ones if you need to do that.

Given all that I either intend to mount mine below the battery case or behind it Simon, just an idea as even though you can't see it, it would look tidier and more secure that way.

[deltarider]

The location of mine has proved excellent. No heat, no vibrations thanks to the six damping rubbers in the battery cage. It's still the same 46 year old rubber strap. Mine is just a little bit canted due to the screws that fasten the power transistors, which helps to secure its position. It's impossible for the box to slide down. BTW, you'd be surprised how much space there is behind that RH side panel. I could have chosen a much bigger box.

[SPR]

I was talking to Mark Paris on his Hondaman system and where to mount it. I asked him if I could open the case so I could attach a bracket but he said that the countersunk screws can be removed and replaced with different ones if you need to do that.

Given all that I either intend to mount mine below the battery case or behind it Simon, just an idea as even though you can't see it, it would look tidier and more secure that way.

It doesn't quite fit behind - that is as far in as I could get it .... I'll take another look and remove the battery to see if I can get it any better

[SPR]

The location of mine has proved excellent. No heat, no vibrations thanks to the six damping rubbers in the battery cage. It's still the same 46 year old rubber strap. Mine is just a little bit canted due to the screws that fasten the power transistors, which helps to secure its position. It's impossible for the box to slide down. BTW, you'd be surprised how much space there is behind that RH side panel. I could have chosen a much bigger box.

I'll look at that as well .... thanks