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Mystery Pull Tab?
Okay, so today I was installing soft ties on the frame under the seat. I leave them hidden behind the side covers for when I need to trailer it.
Here is a pic of the right side, the left is the same but backwards ...
When I removed the seat to give me better access, I notice what I can only describe as a loop to pull something. It is located under the passenger back rest almost dead center against the trunk or top case and is hidden when the seat is on. The wire goes through a cable mount and down to who knows where. See the pics.
from left side
from right side
In the pic from the right side you can see the wire mount it goes through. My first instinct was to give it a yank. But, my Navy training and common sense came rushing forward and prevented that. (I was always told, "If you don't know what it is, don't touch it." Couple that with the fact it's RED (Dangerous Things are Red) and I decided to leave well enough alone.
I'm guessing it has something to do with the trike conversion. This is my 5th Gold Wing, but, first one that has been triked. None of the other ones had this little Gem.
I did have a few thoughts:
Quick release for the conversion.
Passenger ejector seat (although I ruled that out cause you need to remove the seat to get to it, I think, didn't look to see if I can get to it with the seat on. Of course, it wold be impossible to get to with a passenger in the seat.)
Maybe some kind of release or tank shift for an aux fuel tank. I don't think I have an aux tank, but it could be hidden.
Release for a bootlegger's hold.
Release for a drug smuggler's hold.
Release for a gun runner's hold.
Exhaust dumps, like we used to do on the hot rods.
Fuel dump, you know, incase you "need to run out of gas" on a date.
As you can see, my imagination has run a bit wild with this. Any help would be greatly appreciated. The temptation to yank it is getting stronger by the minute.
Thanks.
Originally Posted by rhino 2
