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First experiance with a tight hole or just your first experience? Use that raspy awl and work it like your first piece of ass. That plug will go in easier.

Need something to clean my hose. The bladder/resiviour looks new.

The bench testing is good for diode blocking. Running is the next step as Fizzy outlined. I always do a running test and watch the R/R actually control charge voltage. Usually above 4500 rpm. Watch it work with voltmeter connected. Put a load on it like lights, fans and stuff.

Will acetone work? 😀 My resivour is the Contour II with baffle. Easily reversible for cleaning. Think I might buy the brush they speak of to do a better job on the tube. I used white vinegar last time and several gallons of water to flush. Acceptable but, not like new. Will bleach kill ya?

I don't use it enough. I always fill it with ice from my filtered ice-maker for hot summer rides. last time used, about two months ago. Stays pretty clean. Cools my back and refreshes me. The reseviour looks nice and clear/clean. The hose has a very light darkening. Vinegar, bleach, acetone, Drano ?

Wide enough to hide a radar detector? Eat beans. They will stop looking. Couple more days. Safe trip Phillip. No tickets. Take your Passport or they won't let you back in.

GIVI and Beetle Bags is all I have seen for hard luggage here in the US. Never seen Honda OEM hard luggage for the Blackbird here? Bueller?

Up to you Phillip. Certified DOT shop near you could handle this easily. Fresh start, peace of mind for the long term.

True. Hyd hoses are rated much higher. Pretty sure any DOT shop can handle it.

Phillip, a suggestion for you --- You have 5 Hydraulic hose outfits in Knoxville. No idea if they are certified DOT. https://www.google.com/search?q=DOT+Certified+Hose+repair+Knoxville+Tn.&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS975US975&oq=DOT+Certified+Hose+repair+Knoxville+Tn.&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRigATIHCAMQIRigATIHCAQQIRigATIHCAUQIRigATIHCAYQIRiPAjIHCAcQIRiPAtIBCjI3MjQ2ajBqMTWoAgiwAgE&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#sv=CAwS_AEKBmxjbF9wdhKQAQoEbXN0axKHAUFVdEV4ZkIyYkdiWUs4VjNsRUIxY0NTbExHZFlaaW5lS0VGR1RKRE9FOGhERW5ReVJyQnBTMHppcGhjTHFzVGh2NmQyckpEUV95NDE0RFNiQnRDcG05U3RKX0hONVk4enRYVGdNdEk3SDdFWkxUX2V1YVl1a3c5eEdrU2dTdE5sZ0x4amlTcxIsCgFxEidET1QgQ2VydGlmaWVkIEhvc2UgcmVwYWlyIEtub3h2aWxsZSBUbi4SHQoDcHZxEhZDZ3N2Wnk4eGRteHhjWGxpYTRBQkFRGhJsb2NhbC1wbGFjZS12aWV3ZXIYCiC3qsqpBA Can you remove the bolt and swivel lock w/ the banjo fitting on the fuel rail? Take the tank and the hose intact with the leaking crimp connector and banjo fitting intact to a reputable ( DOT Approved ) Hyd Repair Shop? Replace the crimp connector using the original banjo connector? Have them replace the hose also. (as-per their recommendation.) Might even want to lengthen the hose if you feel the need? I had a DOT Approved Shop extend brake lines when installing Superbike bars on bikes locally. No problems all these years. You won't be able to fix or salvage those old crimps. Have the shop replace any screw type hose clamps in that line also. They can do it with certification or know someone who can do fuel lines. They probably have new crush washers also? edit: Phillip, I see a "Mobile Repair" available also.

Two weeks to go. One hour work per day. You'll be fine. Then came Bronson.{RXX) "Going down that long lonesome highway" "Bound for the mountains and the plains"

or battery doors

Easier to swallow with anti-seize on it.

The plugs are gapped at the factory then shipped in thread/electrode protective tube. Pristine, ready to install. (kinda like that radioactive cocktail you mix)

These ---- https://www.zoro.com/guardair-air-gun-safety-nozzle-2-12-in-extension-aluminum-75ljna-1/i/G4483927/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=surfaces&utm_campaign=shopping feed&utm_content=free google shopping clicks&campaignid=21397658631&productid=G4483927&v=&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21397664340&gbraid=0AAAAADw3hZcohvYnkd0Cs9y9YN8y06oIR&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_KXHmqiKlgMVhtTCBB3R-TRcEAQYASABEgIMdPD_BwE Rubber tipped air nozzles can be dangerous pressed tight against your skin so, they made us use these with a side exit port. They are worthless for blowing out small offices such as those found Hydraulic directional valves and motorcycle carburators of course. The best things in life are dangerous.