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Old 04-16-2017, 12:28 PM   #82
Water Warrior 2
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Long over due update.

Still tinkering with the Honda. I have to hand it to Honda. When they design a bike it is a pretty thing but a heck of a machine to strip down. Can't figure out how to remove some side panels even with the service manual. But I did manage to get my driving light wiring harness snaked through from front to back. Actually 2 of them for future use just in case. Four wires to a harness and both were TOO Dang Short. Imagine that. Measure twice and cut once you say...........ah just start over.

So now I have one 8 wire harness with plenty of added length. I started doing the light wiring about 2 months ago on a slow schedule so I wouldn't get too busy and do something stupid. NOW I actually have the lights wired and functioning properly. I am impressed with the whole set-up. Now I have to figure out how and where some of the removed plastic bits of bike have to go back on. I don't like puzzles that much and I have a dandy puzzle here. The headlight plastic shroud and signal mounting panels are a few of the pieces. Lots of many weird pieces that fit very precisely and should not be forced into position. But first I have to tuck the wiring out of sight and under some of the plastic just below the ignition switch.

Floor boards are in place but will likely need adjusting once I start riding again. I even have a custom made heel shifter to mount behind the floor board. Many thanks to a very smart Honda owner who dreamed it up and had a few made to fit this bike.

Still need to do wiring for the air horn and determine where to mount it safely.

Have smaller sport bike Nelson-Rigg bags to go on too. They will do well for storing rain gear, a compressor, water and odds and ends. Oh yeah, I have installed a power point under the seat for the compressor too.

Time to run some much needed errands right now so I'll sign off. Pics will follow eventually when the bike is buttoned up and on the road.
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