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[greglyon]

I bit the bullet and ordered the Motolights which I intend to mount on the brake calipers. They are pricey!  I would like to turn them on using the left accessory switch.  Anyone know where the connector for this model that is tied to that switch is located?

Finally, Anyone know without expending great time and effort the torque value for the
bolts attaching the caliper to the fork? 

Thanks     

 

[ultrarider123]

Finally, Anyone know without expending great time and effort the torque value for the
bolts attaching the caliper to the fork? 
Thanks     

I can't answer the first question on your connector but the torque values are as stated from the MoCo and seem to be the same values across many years (after another search on AL Gore's amazing internet):

8. Attach caliper to front fork.
On models with dual front calipers,
check alignment of brake discs to fork. Loosen slider
cap nuts and axle nut. Insert a 7/16 in drill bit (1)
through hole in front axle. Contact point (2) must have
edge of drill touching the edge of fork leg. Tighten
front axle to proper torque. Refer to applicable Service
Manual.
b. See Figure 4. Place caliper over brake disc with
bleeder valve facing upwards.
c. Loosely install long mounting bolt (2) into top hole of
fork leg.
d. Install short mounting bolt (1) into bottom mounting
bolt to 28-38 ft-lbs (38-51.5 Nm).
e. Tighten the top mounting bolt to 28-38 ft-lbs (38-51.5
Nm).
f. Tighten both pad pins to 180-200 in-lbs (20.3-22.6
Nm).
g. On models with dual calipers, tighten axle nut. Insert
7/16 in. drill bit into hole in axle. Pull fork leg against
drill bit and tighten axle cap nut or pinch bolt to proper
torque. Refer to applicable Service manual.
h. remove 7/16 in. drill bit

[greglyon]

I can't answer the first question on your connector but the torque values are as stated from the MoCo and seem to be the same values across many years (after another search on AL Gore's amazing internet):

8. Attach caliper to front fork.
On models with dual front calipers,
check alignment of brake discs to fork. Loosen slider
cap nuts and axle nut. Insert a 7/16 in drill bit (1)
through hole in front axle. Contact point (2) must have
edge of drill touching the edge of fork leg. Tighten
front axle to proper torque. Refer to applicable Service
Manual.
b. See Figure 4. Place caliper over brake disc with
bleeder valve facing upwards.
c. Loosely install long mounting bolt (2) into top hole of
fork leg.
d. Install short mounting bolt (1) into bottom mounting
bolt to 28-38 ft-lbs (38-51.5 Nm).
e. Tighten the top mounting bolt to 28-38 ft-lbs (38-51.5
Nm).
f. Tighten both pad pins to 180-200 in-lbs (20.3-22.6
Nm).
g. On models with dual calipers, tighten axle nut. Insert
7/16 in. drill bit into hole in axle. Pull fork leg against
drill bit and tighten axle cap nut or pinch bolt to proper
torque. Refer to applicable Service manual.
h. remove 7/16 in. drill bit

Thank you
Greg

[2k]

There is a aux plug under the seat that is controlled by the left switch. The advantage to using this is it does not go off with the high beams.