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What’s this bit?
« on: May 06, 2023, 08:50:50 AM »
Appeared on the bike table part way through stripping down my 550 k1Looks like some kind of wiring guide ?

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Re: What’s this bit?
« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2023, 09:15:07 AM »
Yes, wire guide from around the coil area. I'll try and take a photo later.
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Re: What’s this bit?
« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2023, 09:18:21 AM »
Thanks Julie it’s seems I’m not  alone…..
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Re: What’s this bit?
« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2023, 10:17:40 AM »
That's another bit I do not have  :'(
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Re: What’s this bit?
« Reply #4 on: May 06, 2023, 12:41:43 PM »
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Re: What’s this bit?
« Reply #5 on: May 06, 2023, 04:11:11 PM »
No idea why Honda call it a wire guide because it doesn't guide the wires at all, it fit onto the frame, hence the groove and IMO is there to aid a good earth connection.
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