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26 Oct 2010 14:35 #409207
by Patton
1973 Z1
KZ900 LTD
Replied by Patton on topic My horn died
Excerpt from
www.wisegeek.com/what-is-hard-anodizing.htm
Because of its lighter weight and non-conductivity, anodized aluminum has become a popular alternative to steel in manufacturing circles. But many applications call for a process called anodizing to give aluminum a stronger surface. Essentially, anodizing involves immersing aluminum in a bath of sulfuric acid, called an electrolyte, and running a low-voltage electric current through the acid solution. The result of normal anodizing is a thin coating of aluminum oxide (rust) on the surface of the original aluminum sheet. If the acid solution is cooled to the freezing point of water and the amount of electric current increased substantially, however, the process is called hard anodizing.
Good Fortune!
Because of its lighter weight and non-conductivity, anodized aluminum has become a popular alternative to steel in manufacturing circles. But many applications call for a process called anodizing to give aluminum a stronger surface. Essentially, anodizing involves immersing aluminum in a bath of sulfuric acid, called an electrolyte, and running a low-voltage electric current through the acid solution. The result of normal anodizing is a thin coating of aluminum oxide (rust) on the surface of the original aluminum sheet. If the acid solution is cooled to the freezing point of water and the amount of electric current increased substantially, however, the process is called hard anodizing.
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1973 Z1
KZ900 LTD
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- Kapahulu
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26 Oct 2010 17:54 - 26 Oct 2010 17:57 #409245
by Kapahulu
Thanks a bunch for everyone's help.
1978 KZ1000, 1976 KZ900, 1975 H2, 1973 H1, 1973 H2, 1978 RD400, 1977 RD400, 1974 RD350
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Replied by Kapahulu on topic My horn died
Larry you got it. I ran a wire from the clamp screw to the motor and the horn honked.Bars are probably not grounded. Seems impossible, I know but that happens. Had it happen with some black drag bars a million years ago.
Loosen 1 switch clamp bolt. Wrap a piece of wire around it, tighten it, ground it to the motor...turn on key...push botton.....should HONK. Then figure out how you're going to get the new bars grounded.
Thanks a bunch for everyone's help.
1978 KZ1000, 1976 KZ900, 1975 H2, 1973 H1, 1973 H2, 1978 RD400, 1977 RD400, 1974 RD350
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- larrycavan
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26 Oct 2010 18:20 #409260
by larrycavan
Replied by larrycavan on topic My horn died
Cool...
FYI, Brown is always hot on every Kawasaki street bike I can recall
FYI, Brown is always hot on every Kawasaki street bike I can recall
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