Hence fitting relays to take the load off crappy switch.
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----- Original Message ----- From: "Tim Crump" <crum-@msn.com> To: <Loopfram-@topica.com> Sent: Friday, October 06, 2000 4:36 AM Subject: Re: '73 Eldo queries
Eric,
The original style switch will last, but you have to keep it clean. The problem was that they get dirty and overheat, and literally melt until
they
quit. If you service it regularly, you should be able to keep it working. Tim Crump MGNOC #262 AMA #668944 FSSNOC #3057
98 Centauro 69 Ambassador 78 T3 98 KTM Rallye Adventure http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/YosemiteDr/guzzitim/GUZZITIM.html "Remember...traffic lights set for 35 are also set for 70!" ----- Original Message ----- From: "Eric Lamberts" <ew-@unr.edu> To: <Loopfram-@topica.com> Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2000 5:50 PM Subject: Re: '73 Eldo queries
On Thu, 5 Oct 2000, Ian Adkins wrote:
Where is the head light On/Off switch supposed to be? Mine is wired
into
the turn signal switch.
Left side of the handle bar is the light switch. On my older model
Ambo
(which didn't have turn signals) just had lights on/off, high/low
beam.
There also was a horn button. I don't know where the turn siganl
switch
should be.
One thing I would recommend is that you get away from the original
switch
box. Those things are expensive ($60) and not reliable. Best to put a
later
style Yamaha one on (or something like that).
Where are the headlight relays supposed to be?
I suppose in the bucket? Does everyone recommend having one for the headlight. I don't and I haven't had a problem yet.
Is the oil light supposed to go on at idle? (Not sure I want the
answer
to
this one!)
The light should not go on....but that doesn't mean that you are
suffering
from low pressure. Could be an electrical issue. The oil pump is gear
driven
so there has to be oil circulating
One question that I have is does the pressure switch measure pressue
in
the
crankcase or pressure in one of the channels heading up to the top
end?
I
would like to put an oil pressure meter on the bike. Anyone ever done
that?
Thanks Ian!
The oil pressure switch measures pressure after the oil pump. Hopefully there is not much pressure in the crankcase.
I kinda like the old funky switches and will order some relays. With a realay the current draw goes way down and the switch shold last longer. My switch is on tthe left side and has what appears to be a turn signal switch (3 position) a horn button, and a dipper switch.
The electrical part of the oil pressure switch is fine, although the
bulb
socket is questionable. Maybe need a new sensor element. Maybe the guy that I bought the bike from just thought he put in new maing bearings...
I'm going to install relays for horn and high and low beam--they are
dirt
cheap. I have an extra hole in the aluminium instrument cowl--will
either
put a headlit switch or turn signal indicator bulb there..
Thanks again.
Eric Lamberts ew-@unr.edu Reno, Nevada USA
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