Today I started on the dual headlight mod using BD43's wire harness and instructions.
For starters, It should be known that I'm an exceptionally slow worker when it comes to working on cars. For example, it takes me a good 2 hours to do an oil change and nearly 3 to change a set of brake pads on both front sides.
I've got the house for the weekend and since I have a gimp social life, I decided what better way to spend the time than to begin working on the mod?
Well anyway, getting to the point... I decided to chronicle as much of the experience as I can for educational purposes (and for mine and your amusement)
So basically, What we need to do is to get all the way underneath the tank and battery and stuff to get to the wiring. Ok no problem...
Having never done this before but having read many threads about what to watch out for, I began working.
Panels A and B need to be removed.
The hex wrench needed is in the toolkit beneath the seat.
Next, we loosen these 2 bolts so we can lift the tank.
Instead of fully disconnecting everything beneath the tank so that It can be tied upright, I decided to remove the air box cover and battery while holding the tank up (which is why it took me nearly 3 hours to do )
With the battery removed and brought inside, I ran into my next hurdle and I'm going to take a break till tomorrow before continuing. I'm not sure how to remove this...battery cradle thing yet.
I've got a nice neat pile of parts accumulating on the ground next to the bike so I'm happy for now...
For starters, It should be known that I'm an exceptionally slow worker when it comes to working on cars. For example, it takes me a good 2 hours to do an oil change and nearly 3 to change a set of brake pads on both front sides.
I've got the house for the weekend and since I have a gimp social life, I decided what better way to spend the time than to begin working on the mod?
Well anyway, getting to the point... I decided to chronicle as much of the experience as I can for educational purposes (and for mine and your amusement)
So basically, What we need to do is to get all the way underneath the tank and battery and stuff to get to the wiring. Ok no problem...
Having never done this before but having read many threads about what to watch out for, I began working.
Panels A and B need to be removed.
The hex wrench needed is in the toolkit beneath the seat.
Next, we loosen these 2 bolts so we can lift the tank.
Instead of fully disconnecting everything beneath the tank so that It can be tied upright, I decided to remove the air box cover and battery while holding the tank up (which is why it took me nearly 3 hours to do )
With the battery removed and brought inside, I ran into my next hurdle and I'm going to take a break till tomorrow before continuing. I'm not sure how to remove this...battery cradle thing yet.
I've got a nice neat pile of parts accumulating on the ground next to the bike so I'm happy for now...
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