More farkling

The plan for today's wrenching session was simple - find and fix the cause of my loss of both my headlight's low beam, and the heated hand grips.

Sadly, I could not solve those mysteries.

After months of looking at the Stebel Compact air horn sitting on my coffee table, I finally decided to install it today.

Along with 1-1/2" handlebar risers, and a 12-volt "cigarette lighter" socket.

All went along relatively smoothly, once I figured out the placement of the horn. [picture]

As part of the installation process, I had to remove the gas tank. The tube that runs under the seat to vent the tank was missing! I must have forgotten to re-attach it after the last repair. Add 1 2-foot length of rubber hose to my packing list.

But, by far, the biggest problem I ran into was finding that one of the sub-frame bolts was broken. The bolt had sheared off an was sitting loosely in place. I have no idea how long that's been broken.

So, what you ask, is a sub-frame bolt? It basically acts as the upper hinge that allows the rear of the bike to swing up and down. All the weight of the passengers and gear ride on the pair of sub-frame bolts that lie under the seat.

I've found exactly the piece I need, online at Dual Sport Plus. And it's a long enough bolt to pass through the crash bars I installed. Let's hope I can get them shipped to me quickly.

Posted by Darren