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Making A Change

Discussion in 'Pull up a chair and sit for a spell' started by JohnnyBiker, Nov 23, 2014.

  1. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    For some time I have been considering on using a different independent for repair needs that arise with my bikes. I won't to point specifics openly on the forum as to why other than that my collection of tools is getting to the point that I have pretty close to what I need to do most of it myself. Of course, not the intense "specialty" tools.
    JohnnyBiker, Nov 23, 2014
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    HarleysLR Active Member

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    I think at your age you still have time to benefit from the tools you have and my need in the future. I think you can do all most anything you put your mind to, so be your own next head wrench.
    HarleysLR, Nov 23, 2014
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    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    I agree. This is mostly related to that I have what I need to do pretty much all of it but there other reasons. I just need to become more comfortable with electrical stuff.
    JohnnyBiker, Nov 23, 2014
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  5. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Electrical part is the easiest part. Think of it as a road map with intersections, stop signs, overpasses and merges. Just be careful about going the wrong way on a one way.
    FLHTbiker, Nov 23, 2014
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    Get a good, (not cheap) multimeter, and a book, and you can figure out pretty much any basic electrical problem that comes your way. From the way you research your builds, electrical should be no issue for you. Like FLHT said, it is mostly like a roadmap.
    Grounds are more important than anyone seems to give credit for, and modules run off smoke. Once the smoke comes out, they usually don't work anymore.
    Roadster guy, Nov 24, 2014
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  7. hotroadking

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    Turn everything on, start with the place that should have electricity
    like say a light bulb, put your tongue on the bare wire, if it hurts you have power
    if not, follow the wire back to the next junction until you shock your tongue.

    At that point you know where the power short is located but you won't be able to speak about it for a while...
    hotroadking, Nov 24, 2014
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