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Post by davej98002 on Dec 14, 2018 0:15:41 GMT
When I worked on the F-15 Fighter back in my USAF career all of the wiring was secured using waxed dacron cord. It was white with red ticking. If you had to cut into a wire bundle, the lacing was always nicely done and wrapped very tight. When I did the TR1ke I used the plastic wire ties to gather the bundles then lacing cord. I used a half hitch type knot/stitch. Since none of the wiring bundles in the TR1ke are long runs the half hitch stays tight, is easy to wrap, and easy to remove if necessary. If you know of a mail order business that sells waxed cord in colors I’d like to know who. I had a heck of a time finding just the white. Roger Worcester, Massachusetts Heres some in BLACK
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Post by roger32849 on Dec 14, 2018 0:59:19 GMT
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Post by davej98002 on Dec 14, 2018 1:27:19 GMT
I removed the first flat one's link above. The second one is around 1/16", round, 9 ply and has 150 pound pull to yeald.
Somewhere in the garage I have a spool each of White/Cream, Black, Red, Blue and Orange.
Yep, once you pull these tight and tie a square knot, it is NOT coming loose. But they cut off with scissors.
But with waxed twine it will not cut you if you run your arm on it. A cut wire tie has caused enough cuts and gouges, I had to get 5 stitches in my arm from 1 nylon wire tie's cut tip.
I too use mostly the cream color twine. But when I was doing repairs to a GTE small telephone switch, I used different colors for each system, Red was POWER leads, Black was Grounds, Blue was cooling fan system leads.
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Post by roger32849 on Dec 18, 2018 20:01:52 GMT
BBE5FE45-EA93-45D7-AC0D-2FE3045A5E66 by Roger Baker, on Flickr Here is the picture of the mounted J&M CB. It fits good behind the turn signal stalk. I can easily see the channel and can reach the controls without shifting my weight forward. This unit also has a built in intercom with a constant hot mike open to both headsets.
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Post by roger32849 on Dec 18, 2018 22:19:28 GMT
0806F8C5-28EE-40FC-8E26-EA5534D7912C by Roger Baker, on Flickr The actual mount for the CB looks a bit like the “Wonky Donkey” but once the system is mounted and secured, nothing of the mount is actually visible. Behind the GRP I installed a triangular piece of flat stock 3/16” steel. The steel has 3 each threaded 1/4” x 20 holes that sandwich the bonnet GRP and the mount. It is quite solid.
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Post by roger32849 on Dec 24, 2018 13:46:56 GMT
I started routing the wires and cables for the J&M CB radio yesterday. What a snarled bunch of wiring that turned out to be. The temperature in the garage was around freezing. The electrical wiring was stiff and not exactly pliable. When I unbundled it, naturally it coiled right back up, like it had tension memory or something. I brought the bundles into the house and placed them by the heat register to warm them...... meanwhile back at the garage..... I drilled passage holes and marked the route for the wires. After the wiring harness warmed up and became user friendly I returned to the garage and laid the wires out. I managed to get it almost all done. I connected the power, antenna and ground along with the noise filter. In the end the CB powers up and the channel memory functions as it should, so all is good with the electrical wiring side of the install. Since the unit is designed with only a preamp for helmet speakers and helmet microphones only, no other wiring was necessary except to run the 6 pin helmet connectors. If the connector wiring is long enough they will be routed through the tunnel then exiting to go beneath the seats and pop up at the left and right sides of the seating area..... (OR) I will route them along the middle side rail at the top edge of the splash shield I installed this summer. By the time I get around to securing the connectors I may need to borrow the wife’s hand held hair dryer to make the connector cables pliable. I need to get about a dozen black teflon wire clamps after Christmas to complete the job.
As it is the wiring is finished with the exception of the aux power socket. There isn’t much more I can install. The main wiring bundle is taking on a life of its own. In the end, it will be a decent reliable vehicle that I can take for extended outings. The installation of the CB radio is as much for the built in intercom as it is for communications with other riders. The aux power socket is next, but will wait until after the Christmas holidays.
MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE......
Roger Worcester, Massachusetts
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Post by davej98002 on Dec 24, 2018 18:49:35 GMT
Roger, is that head unit "Bluetooth" linkable with other bikes intercoms?
Imagine working with telephone cables filled with a waterproof jelly inside when its 12 degrees F. It will not bend as you need it to. Been there many times and a hair drier does help.
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Post by roger32849 on Dec 24, 2018 22:04:39 GMT
The CB is not Bluetooth or wifi. It is strictly a Citizen Band transceiver and intercom. It does have Noaa radio and I can plug in an MP3 or cell phone for music or iPod nano and get FM Stereo.
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Post by davej98002 on Dec 24, 2018 23:25:15 GMT
OK. I have a Factory 12 channel CB-FM-8 Track in my 1978 Dodge Little Red Express
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Post by roger32849 on Dec 25, 2018 0:36:20 GMT
Oh yea, I remember 8 tracks well. I also remember when AMC installed an AM/FM/cassette/CB their cars back in the mid seventies. It wasn’t a bad unit. The CB model I have in the TR1ke has been around for years. I believe 2003 was the first year that J&M put them on the market.. They are very reliable and are full power 40 channel CB’s.
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Post by dspecgsx on Dec 26, 2018 20:46:25 GMT
8 Tracks were a little before my time.
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Post by roger32849 on Mar 19, 2019 23:45:14 GMT
PLEASE NOTE: I have resigned as moderator and submitted the letter of resignation to admin. I will still check back to see if there any posts on my threads. Since no new TR1ke chassis are being made by an authorized manufacturer the TR1ke section of the forum is closed to new threads except by current members. So, if you have an ESC Kit you will not be allowed to start a thread on the MEV Proboard forum. You can go to thefollowing: reversetrikes.freeforums.net and they will be more than happy to have you as a member. I have copied and pasted all content of my TR1ke and Eco-Exo builds from this forum to the reversetrikes.freeforums.net. You may ask any questions you like and I will be more than happy to answer.
Whether or not admin realizes they have closed the door on current members as well as new for the TR1ke builds... sad really.
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Post by henrye718 on Jan 1, 2021 13:16:17 GMT
Hello it appears the Tr1ke forums are locked to new posts, but I can reply here. I was wondering if anyone had a diagram of the cooling system. Mine is mounted in the back I want to move it to the front. I see Rebel has a new kit but Id rather not do the whole shipping thing and source the parts here myself. Does anyone know why the Rebel kit has two bottles?
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Post by dgibson on Jul 15, 2021 14:42:30 GMT
March 25, 2021 From the TX DMV – Vehicle Titles and Registration Division I want to make sure you are aware of a bill that is currently filed. A link is below for your review. The net effect is it removes the requirement for an autocycle to be manufactured and certified to comply with federal safety requirements for a motorcycle. It also requires an autocycle to be titled and registered as a passenger vehicle rather than a motorcycle. We are still analyzing this bill, but I would think this would accomplish what you are after. Having a vehicle definition that you can meet that would be classified as a motor vehicle would connect to the definition of an assembled motor vehicle in Chapter 731. capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/pdf/SB01736I.pdf#navpanes=0As of July 15, 2021, The bill did not pass. As a result, there will not be any rule writing or changes to the current process. As the Texas house only meets every two years, this is not the optimal result. Will start looking for alternatives.
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Post by kawajockie on Sept 27, 2021 19:39:22 GMT
I just acquired a TR1ke project and have some questions. Who can help?
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