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Re: Back with a 500 ....
« Reply #75 on: September 10, 2022, 01:36:52 PM »
I just like things to look right DR and that just doesn't float my boat. Whilst I appreciate there is room there and you can't see it I just prefer for things not to get in the way of removing things when I need to.

As I haven't as yet tried to fit mine due to the bike still being in bits I'll try and see where I think it will go best, as it's a fit and forget system except for the wires if it does fail, I'll try and hide it so you can't see it.

That's just me, I like things tidy.
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« Reply #76 on: September 10, 2022, 01:44:44 PM »
OK tried under the tray first - and fitted OK but you can see it from outside too much IMO

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Decided on behind in a different position with the wires exiting at the back and the excess hidden by the battery - can still get to the connectors if required easily .... you also don't see the wires from the side

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« Reply #77 on: September 10, 2022, 06:14:40 PM »
Much tidier, I suspect it's going to easier for Ken as he will be 'building up', not 'trying to fit in' if you know what i mean? I like the idea of it being tucked away out of sight round the back of the battery,  as it's an add on but where you've stuck that looks great. I think only those that would know......would know, If you kinda get me?! ;D
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« Reply #78 on: September 10, 2022, 09:16:27 PM »
Much tidier, I suspect it's going to easier for Ken as he will be 'building up', not 'trying to fit in' if you know what i mean? I like the idea of it being tucked away out of sight round the back of the battery,  as it's an add on but where you've stuck that looks great. I think only those that would know......would know, If you kinda get me?! ;D

I'm sure you are right .... Ken will be able to get it more hidden but as is I'm OK with it and it all works - which is always a bonus :)

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« Reply #79 on: September 11, 2022, 07:58:19 AM »
Simon did you mount the green ground wire to the points plate or elsewhere, it looks like that needs to follow the existing cables entering the housing?
It looks impressive, thinking of ordering one.
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« Reply #80 on: September 11, 2022, 08:26:01 AM »
Simon did you mount the green ground wire to the points plate or elsewhere, it looks like that needs to follow the existing cables entering the housing?
It looks impressive, thinking of ordering one.

Yep - mounted to the coil attachment screw on the points plate - so fed it through the rubber grommit and it follows the white wire sleeve back to the unit

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« Reply #81 on: September 11, 2022, 12:09:15 PM »
I'm back in the states as from Wednesday if you want one have it posted to me and Ill bring t back for you and that way you'll save on the postage and the faff. I dont mind in the least bit I am away for 6 weeks back on the 25th Oct, (got an Australian Pink Floyd gig which I'm not missing). I missed 'Walter Trout' while I was away last time and I had those tickets for two years and still bloody missed it!

If that helps, happy to bring bits and bobs back if you need them.

Let me know via PM 
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« Reply #82 on: September 11, 2022, 01:16:58 PM »
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« Reply #83 on: September 11, 2022, 01:33:10 PM »
If you go that way, drop me a pm, I brought a couple back ast time for Juitz and another chap who lives near me. Its no bother and sould save you about £35 ish.

Its really no bother and if it helps, all good. Ive gone M-unit and everything as belt and braces but they are brilliant bits of kit and you can still get home if things go a bit TU whilst out smiling.

Let me know and happy to sort out for you. Where abouts in the country are you as I often drop bits off in person if i can, nice to put a name to a face but if you're miles away its only a recorded parcel away. No point spending dosh you dont have to .
I'm there until the 25th of Oct if you need to work that into a plan. Knowing what it slike doing one of these old biles, I should think you'll have plenty of cleaning jobs to do in the meantime while you make a decision, wait for it? ;D

Let me know and best regards as ever
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« Reply #84 on: September 11, 2022, 03:32:12 PM »
Hi Roo
Yes great, I’ve sent you a message. I’m in Surrey and travel occasionally for work too.
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« Reply #85 on: September 11, 2022, 08:38:47 PM »
Not received any messages Jez, are you sure :D

Try harder ;) ;D
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« Reply #86 on: September 11, 2022, 08:56:37 PM »
Strange. Have sent but not appearing in sent items.
I’ll investigate.
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« Reply #87 on: September 12, 2022, 12:43:14 AM »
I can never see what I've sent, I thought that was a 'thing'??

Like I cant sendpictures in a post, thats why I always send them from my phone and thats only pne at a time.

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Bloody hopeless I am.. 8) ;D
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« Reply #88 on: September 12, 2022, 01:01:33 AM »
There is an option in your message settings to store any messages you send.
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Re: Back with a 500 ....
« Reply #89 on: September 12, 2022, 08:40:10 AM »
You have to tick the save sent messages in settings and you can only put pics in a pm if you are using tapatalk, according to Steve, but that dont work on my coal powered dumfone

 

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