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LED_parkinglight_020.avi
385 viewsThough you can watch the video here, it's awfully big so I suggest going to my YouTube page here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozZp4sLwWhA
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LED_parkinglight_019.jpg
384 viewsThis shows where the retaining clip will rest. Simply put the top of the headlamp ring on the lip of the headlamp bucket and pivot the bottom section down. Make sure the retaining clip fits inside the bottom of the headlamp bucket and then gently push the bottom of the headlamp towards the bike body. Snug retaining screw to secure headlamp but don't over-tighten!
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384 viewsJust a very slight bend in the plug wire.
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383 viewsWhat was available given the meager selection at the FLAPS which caters to the V8 and truck crowd. 500-ohms per foot is dang good when compared to what Accel wires had and the stock Ducati ones!
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381 viewsStock sprocket cover.
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380 viewsBottom of the display box.
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378 viewsThe 90-degree boot is on the wire and ready to be slid down. As per the instructions, just a spritz (very light coat) of WD-40 really helps move the boot down the wire.
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378 viewsI used the pick to pull back the OEM wire bale that holds the female connector to the injector. The small screwdriver is then used to keep the bale from snapping back while pulling the bale further out with the pick.
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374 viewsIt seems that the locating pin on the '06 throttle clamp is 180-degrees off compared to later models. The fix was simple: Use a 5/32" drill bit and drill straight through the existing hole. Easy-peasy!
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373 viewsThe connectors used to make a single pig-tail extension. These are known as AMP Junior Power Timer connectors (.250" or 250 connectors).
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372 viewsPretty.
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372 viewsPrettier.
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371 viewsThe end result of the drilling. Yes, the hole is perpendicular.
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370 viewsShowing the left spark plug wire on the front (horizontal) cylinder. The Taylor kit came with dielectric grease which I smeared on the inside of both end boots. This helps keep moisture out and further insulates things.
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367 viewsI installed the new wire on the same path as the stock wire, just moved the zip-tie a little closer to the right so the wire wouldn't rub on the oil line fitting. I tried to position the wires from rubbing against any parts.
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366 viewsNotes: The instructions say to clean the area with brake cleaner and scuff the area. Because I'm using the TankSlapper to protect my tank I didn't do either but I did clean the area on the TankSlapper well.
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366 viewsThe front coil. The dull black one to the left is the original Ducati plug wire and my new one is on the right.
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