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You can get all of the original connectors including the tools to work with them from Vintage Connections: http://vintageconnections.com/Products/Connectors

FYI, the '82 speedo also had the self cancelling sensor.

The 81 and 82 front rotors are a bit different.

Been a long time hasn’t it Joe!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

A few things. After removing the carbs, check the bowl seals that they actually fit the bowl exactly. With the seal in the cover, look at it horizontally and be sure the seal protrudes up and out of the cover. These seals are a one time use and often cannot be compressed more than once or...

Glad to hear you are okay! Sorry to hear about the bike.

How I tested my carbs. Lawn mower tank sitting on a chair elevated above the carbs. With the hose connected to the carbs, I always checked for leaks stationary first, and then I would lift the carbs, shake them and tilt them at least 30 degrees in all directions to simulate riding hard down...

Yep, just overnight.

I used apple cider vinegar and it worked great! Got rid of the rust and loosened the vent. The vent is a big deal when these gas caps become rusted. During hot days, the gas expands and if the cap doesn't vent it plays havoc on the carbs. One slightly dirty needle or seat in one carb and...

Progressive springs are single and replace both stock springs.

Welcome to the forum from New Jersey!

The colors for the wiring harness for the rear lights are standard for all 1100 models: Green - ground Green/Yellow- brake light positive from both front and rear brake switches Brown - running lights positive (same for the front) Orange - left turn signal positive (same for the front) Blue -...

Not too many ways to stop it short of replacing a bad pump. You can check the pump by draining the antifreeze, pulling the hose and cover off the pump and wiggle the impeller. If it moves side to side at all, the pump is shot. That can cause water into your oil if you find the shaft is loose...

While I did keep the Slug in our unheated garage, I never winterized her since I kept riding year round. Only reason not to ride was snow and ice. But that usually cleared up in a week. During really cold winters, I still started her up once per week until warmed up. In NJ, it is ethanol gas...

Good questions! My opinion? If he does motorcycle restorations and has cleaned the tank and run the bike for 1,500 miles, there is a good chance the bike has gas in it. If there was a rust problem, it would shutdown the carbs pretty quick. It is easy enough to get the tank out if needed, but...

Larry, welcome to the site from New Jersey!

Nice!

Sure sounds like a reasonable price if the bike starts right up, charges the battery, horn, lights and gauges work, no muffler holes, brakes work and it fits you nicely!

Yeah, he is. But his video above is consistent with what I have found on the East Coast.