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Custom fit Saddle Bag inserts.
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Lovingly crafted by my Sister in law. ( Great Gal ! )

Easy lift Engine Jack.
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An easy way to lift the front wheel for checking air or for winter storage.
Made from an ordinary turnbuckle acquired from any hardware store.                            
Ends are made from a piece of scrap aluminum plate and filled with
fiberglass auto body filler. Small size can be kept on bike.
Also doubles as a jack in case of a flat on front wheel.
                                                                                                                                                  
                                                                          

Broken Tab Repair
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Tab built up using J.B.Weld Kwik (same as regular J.B.Weld except it sets up faster)
Mix equal parts of J.B.Weld.  Rough up surface and apply in small increments.
File to shape.

 

Anti-Dive Modification
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Spacer added, to move the anti-dive plunger up, to prevent it from locking up the front suspension under normal riding.                                                                          
Spacer (2d photo) made from 0.064" thick aluminum stock.
                                                              
                                                                          

Fog Lights Switch Replacement
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When the Fog Light Switch goes bad, and it probably will, I don't think they weather proofed it very well.
This is an inexpensive replacement.
Just cut the old wires off the switch mechanism and add 3 crimp lugs to the wires.
The switch can be obtained from any auto parts store. I got mine from Advance Auto Parts. Located in N.H. 
( Mfr. “ Conduct-Tite!  P/N 84882 )
Wiring..  
Bike wire color Brn/Wht goes to Switch Terminal #1 (Power)
Brn/Blu goes to Switch Terminal #2 (Load)
Grn goes to Switch Terminal #3 (Ground)
The switch mentioned is exact size to push into the square opening left by the OEM switch.