| Some 90 percent
of all breakdowns are attributed to electrical problems. So, if you're
a hardcore maniac, an electrically challenged individual, or a bastard
who likes to keep his scoot as clean as possible, here's the unit. The
company that developed this invention builds a handful of quality parts,
Custom Cycle Engineering. They show up at all the major shows with their
array of components shinning in the sun. But instead of scrambling for
all the business, they just hammer out a small but significant line of
products. For instance, Bandit uses a pair of their dogbone risers on every
bike he builds. I'm not kidding. He does it because the bastard likes the
way they position his bars. Plus, the neoprene cushions in the dogbones
isolate vibration from the handlebars and ultimately the grips. Makes for
a seriously more comfortable ride.
Here's an example
of his dedication. Bandit has a Dave Royal and Lee Clemens '48 Panhead
that he restored by himself. Well, I'm helping the drunken bastard rebuild
the top end and install dual-carbed Panheads. In the process, while I'm
out on a run for the weekend, he installs dogbone Custom Cycle Engineering
risers to the stock springer front end. You'll see a tech of it here shortly.
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made studs and wedged, then brazed them into the springer legs, took a
Paughco top springer tree, and fashioned it to the offset front end and
bolted on the 4-inch risers. Super clean, although I wouldn't change a
damn thing on that Pan—he just can't leave anything alone.
I'm getting off track. Randy
and Rick at Custom Cycle Engineering developed this simple starter button
for the guy who wants a simple, wireless machine. But wait; make sure if
you install this devise that you can reach it without burning your hands
on your steaming exhaust system. That's the only criteria. Other than that,
it will fit all Evolution starter motors (photo 1).
This one simple switch eliminates
the starter relay, the button on the handlebars and all the wiring inbetween.
Disconnect your battery
first, then take the solenoid cover off the starter (photo 2). Replace
it with the new unit after putting a drop of Loctite on the three screws,
and that's it. No shit, that's all. I'd like to shower you with in-depth
details, but I ain’t got none. Hell, I'd like to regale you with my expansive
electrical knowledge, but there is no substance to my fleeting knowledge
and hunt and peck ability, so screw it. Let's hit happy hour and go for
a ride.
—Wrench |
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Source:
Custom Cycle Engineering
1970 Peacock Blvd.
Dept. HB
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 941-6487
(800) 472-9253
Starter Motor
Custom Chrome Inc.
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