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Offline alacrity

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Memory failing. Basket case 75 cb750k . Where does this go?
« on: March 21, 2021, 06:46:34 PM »
I found two of these jimcrackitydoodads in the bottom of a parts box...
I think it’s involved in the electrical system...but?

Thanks in advance for accurate answers.
Thanks in advance also for funny wrong answers.
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Re: Memory failing. Basket case 75 cb750k . Where does this go?
« Reply #1 on: March 21, 2021, 07:05:58 PM »
I've had my hands on literally every part of my K5 basket case, but I don't recall ever seeing one of those.  Is it possible it's a bracket for an aftermarket accessory?
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Re: Memory failing. Basket case 75 cb750k . Where does this go?
« Reply #2 on: March 21, 2021, 07:32:53 PM »
Quote from: Maltboy on March 21, 2021, 07:05:58 PM
I've had my hands on literally every part of my K5 basket case, but I don't recall ever seeing one of those.  Is it possible it's a bracket for an aftermarket accessory?

+1. I have never seen that on any of my cb750’s.
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Re: Memory failing. Basket case 75 cb750k . Where does this go?
« Reply #3 on: March 21, 2021, 09:52:54 PM »
Big end bearing cap. Should be 3 more :)
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Re: Memory failing. Basket case 75 cb750k . Where does this go?
« Reply #4 on: March 21, 2021, 10:20:57 PM »
   Rear axle bearing retainer for 1958 St Louis Fab. tricycle. 
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Re: Memory failing. Basket case 75 cb750k . Where does this go?
« Reply #5 on: March 22, 2021, 04:46:44 AM »
 Never seen that either.
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Re: Memory failing. Basket case 75 cb750k . Where does this go?
« Reply #6 on: March 22, 2021, 06:52:12 AM »
If its small enough it could be from inside a handlebar switch
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Re: Memory failing. Basket case 75 cb750k . Where does this go?
« Reply #7 on: March 22, 2021, 07:20:01 AM »
Longshot... turn signal bulb socket holder?
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Re: Memory failing. Basket case 75 cb750k . Where does this go?
« Reply #8 on: March 22, 2021, 07:29:11 AM »
Just curious, what are the dimensions?
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Re: Memory failing. Basket case 75 cb750k . Where does this go?
« Reply #9 on: March 22, 2021, 07:37:01 AM »
Quote from: kerryb on March 22, 2021, 07:20:01 AM
Longshot... turn signal bulb socket holder?
Might be a good guess. Needs to lay it against a ruler.
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Re: Memory failing. Basket case 75 cb750k . Where does this go?
« Reply #10 on: March 22, 2021, 07:49:15 AM »
"Found 2 of them in a box of parts for a 75 750k...."

Zinc plated steel of more galvanized looking?
Any stamps or markings?
Any wear marks where screws were tightened?
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Re: Memory failing. Basket case 75 cb750k . Where does this go?
« Reply #11 on: March 22, 2021, 08:59:56 AM »
From inside a turn signal.
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Re: Memory failing. Basket case 75 cb750k . Where does this go?
« Reply #12 on: March 22, 2021, 09:20:23 AM »
 Bingo - Kerry gets the chicken dinner !
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Re: Memory failing. Basket case 75 cb750k . Where does this go?
« Reply #13 on: March 22, 2021, 09:38:32 AM »
Quote from: kerryb on March 22, 2021, 07:20:01 AM
Longshot... turn signal bulb socket holder?


Good call!
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Re: Memory failing. Basket case 75 cb750k . Where does this go?
« Reply #14 on: March 22, 2021, 05:24:25 PM »
Now I'll know what that part is until the day I die... or until I go to sleep tonight.  Whichever comes first.
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Re: Memory failing. Basket case 75 cb750k . Where does this go?
« Reply #15 on: March 22, 2021, 05:51:02 PM »
 Who takes those apart? L0L!
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