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  1. 03-04-04, 11:37 PM #1
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    Fuses

    How often do you change all your fuses? Do you do it by miles or time?

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    Why would you change the fuses if they are not blown?

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    fuses changing

    you should allso change your flux capacitor , & use care not 2 reverse polarities on the compost

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    Fuses

    I only swap 'em if they're blown. I'm with Ed. I don't understand why you'd change 'em based on mileage or time...

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    ya, I mean it's not like you don't carry spare fuses widya everytime you ride is it.

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    no i dont carry extras

    i go faster cause im lighter

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    ps mikes sniffing laquer thiner

    or somtin

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    Fuses

    i change them everytime i change the air in my tires from winter air to summer air .,

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  9. 03-05-04, 12:53 PM #9
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    I change mine according to the lunar calendar, that way they line up with the blinker fluid flushes. Saves having to crack the battery casing twice, and you know how much the gasket for those costs

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    Fuses

    Originally posted by kmf
    I used to test them a few times a year with a meter to make sure they were OK.

    Then a couple of years ago I started use high performance ones from a stereo shop. These have gold plated tips so they won't corrode. They are more money than the regular ones, but I can feel the difference.
    I never realized there was a draw, makes sense though. More resistance = less current.

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  11. 03-05-04, 01:10 PM #11
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    Originally posted by kmf
    I used to test them a few times a year with a meter to make sure they were OK.

    Then a couple of years ago I started use high performance ones from a stereo shop. These have gold plated tips so they won't corrode. They are more money than the regular ones, but I can feel the difference.
    I have heard about the gold ones, but didn't want people to think I was into bling, so I never tried them. Do they give you more HP?

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  12. 03-05-04, 01:28 PM #12
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    Originally posted by Collision pro
    I have heard about the gold ones, but didn't want people to think I was into bling, so I never tried them. Do they give you more HP?
    they'll take a full second off your quarter mile times.

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  13. 03-05-04, 01:36 PM #13
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    Originally posted by twrayinma
    they'll take a full second off your quarter mile times.
    Really now! I know if you get better plugwires you get more HP, so I am thinking it would be the same for fuses.

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  14. 03-05-04, 01:48 PM #14
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    Fuses

    I have HRC fuses, bought them on ebay.

    They actually say "Lucas" on them, but they cost $27.95 each so they must be good. Something to do with the internal wire being wound tighter so the electrons actually flow faster (exceeding the speed of light). When the bike ignition is switched on, the fuses actually dissappear for a split second then you can see them again, although you are looking at them a split second in time before the present.

    Kevin is installing them for me next week, he has the HRC kit fuse replacement tool. He's only gonna charge me .5 hour labor, he's a great guy.

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    Fuses

    A good rule of thumb is about 1/4 horsepower per karat. Maybe .4 if they're platinum.

    The iridium fuses are nice, and almost never need replacing. Bit pricey though. Oh and they're toxic, don't lick them.

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  16. 03-05-04, 01:51 PM #16
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    Originally posted by Honclfibr
    The iridium fuses are nice, and almost never need replacing. Bit pricey though. Oh and they're toxic, don't lick them.
    Oh thit, I gueth I thoudn't have licked ith, eh?

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    i got something for you to lick, big boy.

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    Originally posted by twrayinma
    i got something for you to lick, big boy.

    I'll take my chances with the iridium thanks.

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    you gotta be a little careful about the fuses you use, tho... i mean, gold is a pretty dense metal, so you're increasing the sprung weight.


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    Originally posted by Degsy
    I'll take my chances with the iridium thanks.

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    Hey Kevin, did you get your strobe light back?

    I want those fuses to be precisely timed in so I don't actually LOSE power.

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    Originally posted by kmf
    Don't worry about it. In alot of cases the gold plating isn't the only thing that is dense on the bike.
    Are you guys just fucking with me? I mean really why would they gold plate all the stereo stuff?

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    Originally posted by Collision pro
    Are you guys just fucking with me? I mean really why would they gold plate all the stereo stuff?

    see just what he meant ., DENSE .............


    just rub some frequence greese on they before you install them ., bette than gold./...

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    Originally posted by Collision pro
    Are you guys just fucking with me? I mean really why would they gold plate all the stereo stuff?
    No. It's a better conductor. Most of my AV stuff is being switched over.

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    Originally posted by davegsxrold929r
    see just what he meant ., DENSE .............


    just rub some frequence greese on they before you install them ., bette than gold./...
    Frequency grease? Where the hell you been man, stuck in 1997? Spray 'em down with a can of squelch. That's how it's done in the 21st century.

    Amatuers...

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