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better alternative to the little LED bulbs that attempt to directly replace the 1157; these aren't usually too
bright.
How do I test my CDI unit?
Despite the extensive resistance table given in the manual, the best way to test a CDI unit is to swap it
with a known good one. Replacements are expensive, but a cheaper, programmable unit is supposedly
available.
Can I replace the glass fuses with modern, ATO blade-types?
There are three options:
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Cut the wires to the fuse box under the seat, and run extensions to the side stand switch area.
Splice in weatherproof ATO fuse holders, and install the appropriate fuses. Also do this for the
fan fuse, near the coolant tank.
Dualsportrider [links] makes a plug-and-play kit that relocates the under-seat fuses per above and
converts them to ATO.
An alternative is to put ATO sockets under the seat, but instead of fuses, use auto-resetting circuit
breakers. These are available in auto parts stores.
Cut the wires to the fuse box, and extend them to the fairing or behind the coolant bottle, and add
a fuse block.
Body
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Is there a paint that matches the silver on the frame?
Dupli-Color #WP101 Silver high-performance wheel paint (formerly known as Steel ) is a good match,
although it may be a bit more glittery than the stock paint. KRYLON #1402 Hi-Temp Aluminum also
matches, if you want to paint your exhaust or heat shield.
How can I paint my plastic?
Krylon Fusion sticks direclty to plastic, but it is very sensitive to solvents (and gasoline) even after
drying for a month or more. It does much better if you topcoat it with urethane clear coat with flex
agent. The best bet may still be plasticizer additives to regular paint, and an adhesion promoter such as
Bulldog # ETPO-123. This has proven to give good results. For black, bumper/trim paint may also
work.
Where can I get matching paint?
Color rite has it, just follow the steps. Since the tank is the only thing painted, that's the color you'll
find. The plastics may or may not match the tank, depending on the year of your bike.
How do I restore faded plastic?
There are several options. You can heat it (carefully!) with a heat gun. This is especially good for
removing white spots from bends or kinks. A hair dryer can also work, and is good on older plastics
that need more heating, as the hair dryer is less likely to overheat the plastic. For chemicals, you can try
NU-KOTE by Chemsearch, acrylic floor wax, lemon Pledge, DOT 5 (not 5.1!) silicon brake fluid, or
S100 Engine Brite. For a mechanical solution, you can rub it down with 000 or 0000 steel wool, and
follow with a wool buffing wheel (dry), or use rubbing compounds. Rubbing can be followed with 3M's
Imperial Handglaze.
Can I repair my plastics?
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