I'm late to the game, but i just can't believe how much I just learned from watching this video, WHAT I just learned, nor how easy your method was to comprehend. I'm blown away and I am thankful.
THIS is actually the clearest most straight forward version of the CB350 electrical version out there. I havent checked but if you guys have a wiring harness + installation video / combined with all the information here: it would finally be the ultimate defacto wiring video and save people so much time. Good stuff guys
Wiring motorcycles is simple.....it just takes patience, and after you do it a few times you get more efficient and better at it but videos like this take all the guess work out it.......love it😲
You beard is your best credential when it comes to how much you know about motorcycles, i swear i see that beard and im like "yeah ill listen to what this guy has to say"
If only I had grown the beard before spending all that time earning a masters degree in mechanical engineering :) That would have been way easier and less expensive...hahaha.
@@RevivalCycles Personally, being completely new to owning a motorcycle, this layout is everything I needed to know for the electronics on the motorcycle. The step by step process helped to declutter my brain and for a fresh start. Very useful video, thank you very much.
This hurts my soul. Not saying I am an Electrician, mechanic or bike builder but I am mechanically inclined yet can't grow a proper beard to save my life.
Before seeing this, I used to think the electrics on the bike are a lot more complicated but this is so simple, I'm planning to get a M.unit installed on a VT600 this summer. Cheers
Great video, as always! And just at the right time for my own work (XS650). Maybe this falls under proprietary secret/art, but I would love to see Stefan walk through a few finished bikes and their harnesses, just to get some ideas on how to finish off the whole thing. There are so many diagrams and diagramming videos, but so few that show the result of all that work. You guys so clearly know your stuff it's a shame for it to be hidden, even under such beautiful bikes.
Great video, thanks for taking the time to break this down. Wiring is intimidating, but you were able to explain it in a very easy to understand fashion, thank you.
Thank you Stefan. Yes, still a little daunting, but I took the first step and tore the harness off my CB 1000c. One by one, i'll replace it. Thanks for the guidance.
Thank you so much for taking the time to make videos like this to help many of us to bring our projects a life. I still really confused about how to wire my 82 CX500 but is a great place to start.
Glad it helped. Be sure to visit the knowledge base on the site. This video is a great example of how to wire a bike but he's using a CB350 as an example. Your ignition and charging system will be different.technicalarticles.revivalcycles.com/hc/en-us
thank you for this video I have been looking for someone to explain a bit better because I was not built to work on wiring just everything else and I have not found anything out there to explain like you.
Love your work......and all of your videos are so helpful .....I plan to rewire my KZ 750m1 over the winter .....I will be picking your brains if i run into any problems along the way ....you guys are an inspiration
I have a 1983 CB650SC and its got the field effect exciter coil that I have been trouble shooting since I bought it. I shot gunned it and swapped out the VR/R and the stator coil since I took a shot and swapped the stator and it didn't fix the issue.. now I got a bad ground on the trunning signals when I swapped out three broken turn signal arms that support the lights.... This Video was very helpful in understanding the whole system. THANKS Dude you rock.....
Thank you for this fantastic video. I just bought my first bike over the weekend and I can't wait to get an M-unit Blue & most of the motogadgets. 1983 Honda CB550. Guy didn't want it because the wiring was "Too much" for him to deal with. (Melted wiring from the main fuse to what I assume is some kinda of a power distribution box and a silly amount of scotch locks...) I replaced most of those wiring issues the day after I got it and now it runs great. But, as a electrical/diagnostic automotive tech all I could think about was, "Man it would be fantastic if I could computerize this system somehow". Then BOOM some how your videos pop up on my UA-cam "Watch next"... So glad it happened. I am a HUGE fan of all of your videos and all these gadgets you're showing off. Keep it up!!! Showed your videos and the M-Unit off to a few of my buddies that "talked me into" getting a bike and now they all want an M-unit. Thank you.
With the m-Unit you do need to have some type of ignition system. It can be points, or TCI, or a full ECU. But the m-Unit does not control spark timing. The m-Unit only provides power to the ignition system, the actual spark control is usually the OEM system, or an aftermarket system designed for your specific motorcycle.
Hah. I kinda figured that out today... Once I looked at the wiring diagram and did my fist full in depth visual inspection of the wiring harness. I assume the M-Unit supply's power the... CDI..? Spark unit. Now that I got the bike running. I plan on getting at least an M-unit Blue and a starter solenoid from you guys as soon as I can.
With the m-Unit blue the ignition output supplies power to the ignition system (usually the coils and control box) BUT if you have a REAL CDI (Capacitive Discharge Ignition) those are self contained in terms of power and timing, so typically you need to use a normally closed relay to ground the kill switch wire. Then use the Ignition output on the m-Unit to power the relay control coil so the contacts open, un-grounding the kill wire, and then the ignition will spark.
Fantastic info is right thanks again can't wait to start working with the motogadget stuff you guys have turned oh boy into yes boy and that's hard to fuckin do for this old fart
Thanks gentleman!! This is a great video full of info and really explained!! Now I will have points of reference to rewire or fix electronic issues my 1982 Suzuki gs750e
Killer video.. I'm just about to start wiring my bike and this video will be a handy reference tool as I've got a Honda cb175.. keep up the awesome work
It's only going to be marginally helpful since this is for the m.Unit V.2. Check out the m.Unit Blue diagrams on our site. technicalarticles.revivalcycles.com/hc/en-us
Wow! It has already been said many times, but this video instilled me with some confidence that I thought I would never have. Granted, I have not placed the first wire so I still may blow some s**t up, but at least I am not scared to try now. LOL. Subscribed, downloaded the updated m-unit diagram and will be placing part orders for my 78 CB750 project in the coming months. THANKS!!
Don't forget to visit the Tech Articles page on our site for updated diagrams and a deeper dive into the new m.Unit Blue. technicalarticles.revivalcycles.com/hc/en-us?flash_digest=bf33ca67869adfb653afa59907fb21f107f6f689
Omg finally found a video that dumbed it down!. My 1981 suzuki gs1100E is a electrical nightmare. I have been looking at the Cymer wiring schematic...even blew it up but I'm getting lost in the wires lol. Got it running by putting power right to the cdi box and no headlight and rear running light 😬😮💨. That m box thing sounds amazing
Keep in mind this video uses a CB350 as an example, not to mention it's for the obsolete m.Unit V.2. We have installation and troubleshooting guides along with universal wiring diagrams in the knowledge base on our site. revivalcycles.com/blogs/technical-articles
@@RevivalCycles yeah I'm out of the loop with the bike tech. Those units are something down the road . To much for my budget anyway. But I'm terrible with electrical these videos are great I'm starting to understand the basics.
Glad to hear it. Be sure and visit the Knowledge Base on our site for more in depth explanations on the m.Unit installation. technicalarticles.revivalcycles.com/hc/en-us
Just came across your wiring video. Great job! Very easy to understand and they take a lot of mystery out of it. I am building my first bobber and I just stared a UA-cam channel documenting the build and need all the help I can get. Keep up the great work!
Man.. or Men should I say ! thank you for the share, I follow your work and its so inspiring ! Dont worry about the board, you are explaning all this very clearly !! Cheers to all the team Mohamed Rachidi Honda CG 125 Yamaha Fz1n Beijing, China
Thank you for this video. I'm about to make my own wiring for a 1952 Honda Dream, there is no stock wiring left on the bike, and no wiring diagrams available anywhere, so this helps put things in perspective.
I have a story about wiring! First off I'm a friend of Sammy Parker at Revival, tonight his dad, Ron and I are building an old four speed HD transmission. Story,: Back in 1972 when I was 19 II built up a 45 trike chopper. Raymond Smith from Choppers Fair drew up a simple wiring diagram which I followed - my first wiring job and it worked! One day I was riding down Houston's 610 loop and a wire melted into an exhaust pipe frying the whole harness (no fuse)! Dumbfounded I just stood there looking at it. This Mexican guy stopped in a van, didn't say a word and gave me a roll of electrician tape and half a joint and left. I finished the joint and then disconnected what was left of the harness. I then salvaged some wire, ran one hot wire from the battery to the coil and another to the points. Trike fired right up and over the next week I did a little better wiring job. I've wired dozens of bikes since then, I solder every connection and use Molex terminals to simply unplug everything.for the roadside park rebuild. -'lil stan
Thats a great reminder on why its important to consider routing and clearance...its never fun to get stuck on the side of the road, but sometimes its an opportunity to meet new friends. Its also a good reminder of why you should wire your own bike....cause when the smoke comes out you have a decent idea of how to get it to go again. Thanks for the story, and now I'm off to make sure Sam has gotten his full ration of harassment for the week.
Thanks for making this so brain dead simple because I have to rewire my ‘93 Kawasaki 750 VN 49-A Vulcan that the previous owner butchered up and twisted wires together and taped them, no bullet connectors no soldering, and yet he said he’s a mechanic 😆 I just need to add the radiator sensor, fan and USB port. I will be going to the “Revival” website and check out what you guys have 👍😎👍
Be sure to check out the Technical Articles on the site, we've kept this video up because it's proven to be very popular but it's out of date and there is a more detailed.
Remember that this video uses a CB350 as an example. While many elements of this are universal your charging and ignition system wiring will not be the same.
Holly crap this video is good but I need my brains to wrap around it , it's very informative...my bike is standing still for a month due to electrical issue, no spark at the plugs, I wish to have knowledge like you, nice beard too👍
What I learned from the video is have a professional do it. 😂 My 94 lowrider needs all new wiring and it's hard to find someone to do it. The younger generation needs to get into motorcycle mechanics as it seems far n few out there. Though most mechanics today only know computers being not skilled in knowledge of old bikes. Like building homes it's best to know the field physically not just book wise. I had like 5 younger mechanics look at my bike they and myself changed every electrical component yet the bike would still stall after riding for less than a mile cause it was a bad wire the whole time. wasted tons of time and money on uneducated mechanics. One call to an old school mechanic a number I got from a dealership employee figured out my issue in 5minutes over the phone. He told me exactly where the bad wires were when I looked sure enough there was my issue. A thing only an old school mechanic would know as a computer can't tell you this info. wish I'd have called him first with the time n money wasted I could have restored my lowrider. It's still collecting dust atm :(
Yes thank you so very much for this awesome tutorial!!! You are heaven sent now its that time to start my wiring on my cafe. I'm a total noob and you made it very clear:))
Glad I came across this. I was confusing the shit out of myself staring at the spaghetti wiring mess.. . I have a tw200 that I'm ripping everything off of and basically just keeping the headlight, tail light, brake light. No battery no safety switches no handlebar controls. As simple as I can get it and keep it somewhat "street-legal"
Funny how this just popped up on my recommendation. I just spent the last 48 hours just trying to figure out fuses, wire gauge and whatnot just to add extra accessories on a bike I don't own yet.
Stefan good work ,Thanks for a good description of how power runs thru' in bikes. I am humbly requesting you to do a video of ranger 125cc or 150cc majorly showing clear connection for ignition sys how the switch powers off the bike and also how it powers it on, left and right signal connection include a flasher, high beam and low beam connection how you connect to their switches and the regulator connection from the stator
I don't think that's a model available here. Most carbureted bikes follow the same general theory. We have a lot of detailed guides on this project available in our Knowledgebase. technicalarticles.revivalcycles.com/hc/en-us/categories/360000739551-Motogadget
Shame the downloadable wiring diagram link doesn't work. Update, great news, I found the PDF on your site. I must say your site is excellent, thanks for the video.
Just wounding if this wiring is something close to a 1200triump I'm like 60 and decided to redo my bike and it's not been so easy cars and house's I'm good but this being my first time completely rewiring a bike bad move been rough ,,if thank you just as well your sight shows me more then anyone iv look at over the last month ,,I believe I will tag along for a spell ,and again thank you
Thank you so much for this video, what else would I have to do if I’m trying to do this as an upgrade to a 12v system from a 6v mainly would I have to find a different stator and starter motor?
It was just fine. The varying developments in design often make for the greatest complications with any wiring job. Some shortcuts are nearly impossible with set systems, but leave to engineer's to complicate the Hell out of the simplest of things, and for all the wrong reasons. Diagnostics comes ready to mind.
Great video, it really helped me get a better understanding of how I should plan out my wiring for my build. But there is something I caught and I'm not sure if it is a mistake. at 22:15 you draw in the tail light circuit, but you tied it into the brake light circuit instead of the low beam circuit. Wouldn't this mean that the brake/tail light only turn on and off as opposed to having a high/low setting?
Hey man i want to say thank you your video is great I have a problem with my r6 2005 every time I I turn the ignition on he temp display comes up as hi and when I move the bike back and forth the temp display comes to Lo and then the bike will start. I’m going to check the wiring. Thank you so much great work buddy. Keep up the great work from England. Thanks man
Assuming this bike is relatively un-modified, it is probably something simple, and its a good idea to start by looking for pinches, rubs, and breaks along the wire harness. This sounds like it could be a tricky issue to identify. You might also consider replacing the temp sensor, as those can wear out over time, and they are cheap and easy to replace.
There isn't a video on that but the Universal Wiring guide in our Knowledge base does show those circuits. technicalarticles.revivalcycles.com/hc/en-us
Good description however a little fuzzy on the post 80s bikes. My 82 virago does not have points however it does have a TCI or igniter unit with field coils that determine when to ground the master coils for spark. Do you know if I am right in feeding the brown and red regulator rectifier leads into the positive terminal on the m unit with the battery lead? What should I do with the yellow wire coming off of the regulator rectifier? A little help would be amazing. And thanks for taking the time to put such an awesome video together
Excellent... Stefan you must be an EE. I watch and took notes on all the wiring videos! I own a 1972 350cc R5 Yamaha kick start only (no push button starter) that I rarely ride. Converted the old ignition to VIPE CDI. Do you sell a battery eliminator kit? Can you put together a video on wiring an Accel Battery eliminator. Because I take the bike out so infrequently the battery doesn't get enough use.
He's not an EE but knows enough to seem like one at times. We offer the BAT-PAC as a battery eliminator. They were originally developed for RZ350's and I had a great experience with the one on my RZ. shop.revivalcycles.com/bat-pac-battery-eliminator/
Thanks! This is a general wiring diagram, not bike specific. For more wiring information and how to guides please feel free to visit revivalcycles.com/blogs/technical-articles/tagged/wiring-electrical-system-restoration-modification
I'm working on an 84 GL1200 Aspencade. Everything else is done but the wiring. This is a helpful video. But since I am drastically reducing the number of electrical components, should I eliminate any specific OEM hardware?
A GL provides a lot of opportunities to simplify wiring depending on what you intend to do with it. Really, the best place to start this process would be our tech articles section. The Wiring Theory article and Comprehensive List will explain what must stay and what can go, while the Universal wire diagram will give you a foundation for working out your model-specific system. A Comprehensive List of Items You Need for an m.unit Installation technicalarticles.revivalcycles.com/hc/en-us/articles/360008817472-A-Comprehensive-List-of-Items-You-Need-for-an-m-unit-Installation- technicalarticles.revivalcycles.com/hc/en-us/articles/360008817972-The-Revival-Approach-to-M-Unit-Wiring- technicalarticles.revivalcycles.com/hc/en-us/articles/360009106131-m-Unit-Blue-Basic-Universal-Wiring-Diagram
Okay, getting an answer might be a long shot but at least I have to try. I have desperately been trying to connect the M.Unit Blue to my old CBR 600 -92 but the ignition output is confusing. I have kept much of the original system which means that the pulse generator on the bike feeds the spark unit to initiate spark (wasted spark) in the plugs. But where am I supposed to connect the ignition output of M.Unit Blue? Any help/ideas would be appreciated.
Ok, this question is a bit too technical to get into on youtube, but the basic idea is that the m-Unit will provide power to the ignition system, and the rest of the ignition system remains the same. The best way to handle this is to get a good legible wiring diagram for your year and model, and then trace all the connections from the spark unit(s). The CBR should be a 12V dc ignition and the pulse coil is only providing the timing signal to tell the system to spark at the right time. If you need more input send a copy of the wire diagram to techsupport@revivalcycles.com
I think I solved it by connecting the cable that previously went from the ignition switch through the fuse box to the kill switch and then to the spark unit and ignition coils to the M.Unit Ignition output. At least I get a spark now where I previously had none. Thanks, guys!@@RevivalCycles
What about a ICU box where would that go ?or wpuld the breaker points be my ICU box?.. 7:29-7:32......what would this be on a 2000 Yamaha r6 , is this the ignition coils I have 4
It would go anywhere this video is demonstrating on a Honda CB350 which has a points ignition. And this is an outdated video for the obsolete V.2 Check out the wiring guides on the website for a new guide and diagram. technicalarticles.revivalcycles.com/hc/en-us
I was actually wondering if you guys were still there. If so I was wondering if the same diagram can still work on a motorized bicycle. Please get back with me
Yes, it would. This video is just a demonstration of how to draw a wire diagram and a CB350 was an example. An XS will have some differences but the theory is the same and just as easy. Check out the wiring guides in the knowledgebase on our website or email techsupport@revivalcycles.com and we'll lay it out for you.
Finally someone who actually has demonstrated how to wire a bike in a standard non specific way,
I'm late to the game, but i just can't believe how much I just learned from watching this video, WHAT I just learned, nor how easy your method was to comprehend. I'm blown away and I am thankful.
You people that take the time and make the effort to help others truly are excellent Thanks heaps !
THIS is actually the clearest most straight forward version of the CB350 electrical version out there. I havent checked but if you guys have a wiring harness + installation video / combined with all the information here: it would finally be the ultimate defacto wiring video and save people so much time. Good stuff guys
We sell all the materials on our site and have extensive wiring guides with diagrams available on our website. www.revivalcycles.com
Wiring motorcycles is simple.....it just takes patience, and after you do it a few times you get more efficient and better at it but videos like this take all the guess work out it.......love it😲
You beard is your best credential when it comes to how much you know about motorcycles, i swear i see that beard and im like "yeah ill listen to what this guy has to say"
If only I had grown the beard before spending all that time earning a masters degree in mechanical engineering :) That would have been way easier and less expensive...hahaha.
@@RevivalCycles Not to worry. The education shows. So does personality for perfection and the hard work.
@@RevivalCycles Personally, being completely new to owning a motorcycle, this layout is everything I needed to know for the electronics on the motorcycle. The step by step process helped to declutter my brain and for a fresh start. Very useful video, thank you very much.
Jacob Kessler that’s great to hear. Be sure to visit the Tech Articles section of our website for even more in-depth wiring theory and diagrams.
This hurts my soul. Not saying I am an Electrician, mechanic or bike builder but I am mechanically inclined yet can't grow a proper beard to save my life.
Before seeing this, I used to think the electrics on the bike are a lot more complicated but this is so simple, I'm planning to get a M.unit installed on a VT600 this summer. Cheers
Just nominated for a Nobel Peace prize ! Thanks for all the info.
Great video, as always! And just at the right time for my own work (XS650).
Maybe this falls under proprietary secret/art, but I would love to see Stefan walk through a few finished bikes and their harnesses, just to get some ideas on how to finish off the whole thing. There are so many diagrams and diagramming videos, but so few that show the result of all that work. You guys so clearly know your stuff it's a shame for it to be hidden, even under such beautiful bikes.
The cutoff for kickstand down and sensor of in gear. Gear selection indicator. Kill switch.
The m-unit really simplifies. Subscribed
Great video, thanks for taking the time to break this down. Wiring is intimidating, but you were able to explain it in a very easy to understand fashion, thank you.
You are like the Bob Ross of wiring videos.
Man, awesome explanation....im re wiring a rebel at work and havent had to do a harness yet you just saved my life
Thank you Stefan. Yes, still a little daunting, but I took the first step and tore the harness off my CB 1000c. One by one, i'll replace it. Thanks for the guidance.
Excellent Thank You, This chap has a real good way of getting the message across, and this has helped me no end!!!!
Thank you so much for taking the time to make videos like this to help many of us to bring our projects a life.
I still really confused about how to wire my 82 CX500 but is a great place to start.
Lmao I have a 1980 cx500 and it is hell wire wise
Awesome job! Best wiring video I seen so far. I'm about to wire a custom bobber and this vid explains how and where to start!
Glad it helped. Be sure to visit the knowledge base on the site. This video is a great example of how to wire a bike but he's using a CB350 as an example. Your ignition and charging system will be different.technicalarticles.revivalcycles.com/hc/en-us
Great video...that gauge in red put smile on my face....
thank you for this video I have been looking for someone to explain a bit better because I was not built to work on wiring just everything else and I have not found anything out there to explain like you.
Man your videos are the best, I can't believe I've never seen them, I got a lot of information that I needed, thanks and keep them coming
Only thing that helped me with my motorcycle project! you are the best !!
Glad we could help!
one of the best videos about wiring, thank you
Love your work......and all of your videos are so helpful .....I plan to rewire my KZ 750m1 over the winter .....I will be picking your brains if i run into any problems along the way ....you guys are an inspiration
I have a 1983 CB650SC and its got the field effect exciter coil that I have been trouble shooting since I bought it. I shot gunned it and swapped out the VR/R and the stator coil since I took a shot and swapped the stator and it didn't fix the issue.. now I got a bad ground on the trunning signals when I swapped out three broken turn signal arms that support the lights.... This Video was very helpful in understanding the whole system. THANKS Dude you rock.....
So glad I found this video. Going to be a big help in building a Yamaha XS650 chopper.
Thank you for this fantastic video. I just bought my first bike over the weekend and I can't wait to get an M-unit Blue & most of the motogadgets. 1983 Honda CB550. Guy didn't want it because the wiring was "Too much" for him to deal with. (Melted wiring from the main fuse to what I assume is some kinda of a power distribution box and a silly amount of scotch locks...) I replaced most of those wiring issues the day after I got it and now it runs great. But, as a electrical/diagnostic automotive tech all I could think about was, "Man it would be fantastic if I could computerize this system somehow". Then BOOM some how your videos pop up on my UA-cam "Watch next"... So glad it happened. I am a HUGE fan of all of your videos and all these gadgets you're showing off. Keep it up!!! Showed your videos and the M-Unit off to a few of my buddies that "talked me into" getting a bike and now they all want an M-unit. Thank you.
Hold up.. With an M-unit I don't actually need an Ignition box!?!? Hah I guess that makes sense. I've never had a reason to study points or carbs.
With the m-Unit you do need to have some type of ignition system. It can be points, or TCI, or a full ECU. But the m-Unit does not control spark timing. The m-Unit only provides power to the ignition system, the actual spark control is usually the OEM system, or an aftermarket system designed for your specific motorcycle.
Hah. I kinda figured that out today... Once I looked at the wiring diagram and did my fist full in depth visual inspection of the wiring harness. I assume the M-Unit supply's power the... CDI..? Spark unit. Now that I got the bike running. I plan on getting at least an M-unit Blue and a starter solenoid from you guys as soon as I can.
With the m-Unit blue the ignition output supplies power to the ignition system (usually the coils and control box) BUT if you have a REAL CDI (Capacitive Discharge Ignition) those are self contained in terms of power and timing, so typically you need to use a normally closed relay to ground the kill switch wire. Then use the Ignition output on the m-Unit to power the relay control coil so the contacts open, un-grounding the kill wire, and then the ignition will spark.
Fantastic info is right thanks again can't wait to start working with the motogadget stuff you guys have turned oh boy into yes boy and that's hard to fuckin do for this old fart
great explanation thanks for this video. my brother and I need to rewire his 1980 sportster. this helped me get a better understanding of the basics
Thanks gentleman!! This is a great video full of info and really explained!! Now I will have points of reference to rewire or fix electronic issues my 1982 Suzuki gs750e
Super helpful video! You get straight into it and it actually seems pretty simple.
Excellent informative demonstration
as much as i learned from this the most important thing i think you made me realize is how usefull a whiteboard would be in my garage
Yep. we use them all the time, most of the mechanics have whiteboard clipboards to keep track of both paper and quick notes and sketches.
God bless you gentlemen and your black little hearts. I haven't done a wiring harness before, and my gator-clip rats nest of a CB750k was killing me.
Killer video.. I'm just about to start wiring my bike and this video will be a handy reference tool as I've got a Honda cb175.. keep up the awesome work
It's only going to be marginally helpful since this is for the m.Unit V.2. Check out the m.Unit Blue diagrams on our site. technicalarticles.revivalcycles.com/hc/en-us
Wow! It has already been said many times, but this video instilled me with some confidence that I thought I would never have. Granted, I have not placed the first wire so I still may blow some s**t up, but at least I am not scared to try now. LOL. Subscribed, downloaded the updated m-unit diagram and will be placing part orders for my 78 CB750 project in the coming months. THANKS!!
Don't forget to visit the Tech Articles page on our site for updated diagrams and a deeper dive into the new m.Unit Blue.
technicalarticles.revivalcycles.com/hc/en-us?flash_digest=bf33ca67869adfb653afa59907fb21f107f6f689
Omg finally found a video that dumbed it down!. My 1981 suzuki gs1100E is a electrical nightmare. I have been looking at the Cymer wiring schematic...even blew it up but I'm getting lost in the wires lol. Got it running by putting power right to the cdi box and no headlight and rear running light 😬😮💨. That m box thing sounds amazing
Keep in mind this video uses a CB350 as an example, not to mention it's for the obsolete m.Unit V.2. We have installation and troubleshooting guides along with universal wiring diagrams in the knowledge base on our site. revivalcycles.com/blogs/technical-articles
@@RevivalCycles yeah I'm out of the loop with the bike tech. Those units are something down the road . To much for my budget anyway. But I'm terrible with electrical these videos are great I'm starting to understand the basics.
Thank you Stefan. Basic and simplified with terrific graphic work!
Glad to hear it. Be sure and visit the Knowledge Base on our site for more in depth explanations on the m.Unit installation.
technicalarticles.revivalcycles.com/hc/en-us
Just came across your wiring video. Great job! Very easy to understand and they take a lot of mystery out of it. I am building my first bobber and I just stared a UA-cam channel documenting the build and need all the help I can get. Keep up the great work!
Glad it was helpful!
Holy crap, I'm new asf to wiring, and this video made it 100x easier to understand loool
Man.. or Men should I say ! thank you for the share, I follow your work and its so inspiring !
Dont worry about the board, you are explaning all this very clearly !!
Cheers to all the team
Mohamed Rachidi
Honda CG 125
Yamaha Fz1n
Beijing, China
Thank you for this video. I'm about to make my own wiring for a 1952 Honda Dream, there is no stock wiring left on the bike, and no wiring diagrams available anywhere, so this helps put things in perspective.
Thanks a million. I've got a build video coming you guys helped a ton
You just expanded my mind. This is awesome, keep'em coming
Thanks for breaking it down step by step and also for sharing this helpful video💡👍
Great video! My boyfriend and i want to rewire his suzuki gt380, definitley useful!
i want a girlfriend like YOU ......sigh. wb
I have a story about wiring! First off I'm a friend of Sammy Parker at Revival, tonight his dad, Ron and I are building an old four speed HD transmission.
Story,: Back in 1972 when I was 19 II built up a 45 trike chopper. Raymond Smith from Choppers Fair drew up a simple wiring diagram which I followed - my first wiring job and it worked! One day I was riding down Houston's 610 loop and a wire melted into an exhaust pipe frying the whole harness (no fuse)! Dumbfounded I just stood there looking at it. This Mexican guy stopped in a van, didn't say a word and gave me a roll of electrician tape and half a joint and left. I finished the joint and then disconnected what was left of the harness. I then salvaged some wire, ran one hot wire from the battery to the coil and another to the points. Trike fired right up and over the next week I did a little better wiring job.
I've wired dozens of bikes since then, I solder every connection and use Molex terminals to simply unplug everything.for the roadside park rebuild.
-'lil stan
Thats a great reminder on why its important to consider routing and clearance...its never fun to get stuck on the side of the road, but sometimes its an opportunity to meet new friends. Its also a good reminder of why you should wire your own bike....cause when the smoke comes out you have a decent idea of how to get it to go again.
Thanks for the story, and now I'm off to make sure Sam has gotten his full ration of harassment for the week.
Thanks for making this so brain dead simple because I have to rewire my ‘93 Kawasaki 750 VN 49-A Vulcan that the previous owner butchered up and twisted wires together and taped them, no bullet connectors no soldering, and yet he said he’s a mechanic 😆
I just need to add the radiator sensor, fan and USB port. I will be going to the “Revival” website and check out what you guys have 👍😎👍
Be sure to check out the Technical Articles on the site, we've kept this video up because it's proven to be very popular but it's out of date and there is a more detailed.
Thank you! Just made my life feel a whole lot simpler rewiring my 73 XL175 THANKS!!!
Thank you for freely sharing your knowledge. Bless you!
great tutorial
your videos are great and i can't believe i just wire my bike
thank you
Just given me lots of confidence and knowledge, awesome video thanks!
This is so helpful! Working on a completely new harness for my XR650L with some changes. Thanks!
Awesome explanations...helps us a ton! Thanks a lot!
This man is awesome .great knowledge emanates from that beard. I can't even connect an ignition switch correctly. but I'm working on it
Really enjoyable video, makes things a lot less daunting. I have subscribed, thanks.
i have the motoscope mini and i want to installed by my self on a victory hummer hopefully i wont have problems you always have great videos
Wow, great explanation
Awesome video, thanks!
This is incredibly helpful!!
Thanks for all the content you guys crank out!
This is a GREAT VIDEO... Answered a lot of my questions. THANK. YOU!
Remember that this video uses a CB350 as an example. While many elements of this are universal your charging and ignition system wiring will not be the same.
That made so much sense. Thanks for a great, informative and extremely useful video.
Holly crap this video is good but I need my brains to wrap around it , it's very informative...my bike is standing still for a month due to electrical issue, no spark at the plugs, I wish to have knowledge like you, nice beard too👍
What I learned from the video is have a professional do it. 😂
My 94 lowrider needs all new wiring and it's hard to find someone to do it. The younger generation needs to get into motorcycle mechanics as it seems far n few out there. Though most mechanics today only know computers being not skilled in knowledge of old bikes.
Like building homes it's best to know the field physically not just book wise. I had like 5 younger mechanics look at my bike they and myself changed every electrical component yet the bike would still stall after riding for less than a mile cause it was a bad wire the whole time. wasted tons of time and money on uneducated mechanics. One call to an old school mechanic a number I got from a dealership employee figured out my issue in 5minutes over the phone. He told me exactly where the bad wires were when I looked sure enough there was my issue. A thing only an old school mechanic would know as a computer can't tell you this info. wish I'd have called him first with the time n money wasted I could have restored my lowrider. It's still collecting dust atm :(
New Sub!😃 thank you so much for the great info! Hello from Saskatchewan eh!
Thanks for the sub!
Yes thank you so very much for this awesome tutorial!!! You are heaven sent now its that time to start my wiring on my cafe. I'm a total noob and you made it very clear:))
Good luck!
I think I am now an electri-magician thanks dawg
Glad I came across this. I was confusing the shit out of myself staring at the spaghetti wiring mess.. . I have a tw200 that I'm ripping everything off of and basically just keeping the headlight, tail light, brake light. No battery no safety switches no handlebar controls. As simple as I can get it and keep it somewhat "street-legal"
Funny how this just popped up on my recommendation. I just spent the last 48 hours just trying to figure out fuses, wire gauge and whatnot just to add extra accessories on a bike I don't own yet.
Thanks! This information is most usefull! Cheers!
Stefan good work ,Thanks for a good description of how power runs thru' in bikes. I am humbly requesting you to do a video of ranger 125cc or 150cc majorly showing clear connection for ignition sys how the switch powers off the bike and also how it powers it on, left and right signal connection include a flasher, high beam and low beam connection how you connect to their switches and the regulator connection from the stator
I don't think that's a model available here. Most carbureted bikes follow the same general theory. We have a lot of detailed guides on this project available in our Knowledgebase.
technicalarticles.revivalcycles.com/hc/en-us/categories/360000739551-Motogadget
Shame the downloadable wiring diagram link doesn't work.
Update, great news, I found the PDF on your site.
I must say your site is excellent, thanks for the video.
I can't thank you enough for that information.
Very good description , on my 98 Harley fat boy were can I wire my vies switch with the no-unit blue? Thanks guy’s 👍🏻👌🏻👌🏻
Just wounding if this wiring is something close to a 1200triump I'm like 60 and decided to redo my bike and it's not been so easy cars and house's I'm good but this being my first time completely rewiring a bike bad move been rough ,,if thank you just as well your sight shows me more then anyone iv look at over the last month ,,I believe I will tag along for a spell ,and again thank you
Thank you so much for this video, what else would I have to do if I’m trying to do this as an upgrade to a 12v system from a 6v mainly would I have to find a different stator and starter motor?
This is a perfect video for a new builder. Thanks for making it!
Very valuable video tons of information in just shot film awesome! Thank you!
Great beard. Great explanation
It was just fine. The varying developments in design often make for the greatest complications with any wiring job. Some shortcuts are nearly impossible with set systems, but leave to engineer's to complicate the Hell out of the simplest of things, and for all the wrong reasons. Diagnostics comes ready to mind.
Great video, it really helped me get a better understanding of how I should plan out my wiring for my build. But there is something I caught and I'm not sure if it is a mistake. at 22:15 you draw in the tail light circuit, but you tied it into the brake light circuit instead of the low beam circuit. Wouldn't this mean that the brake/tail light only turn on and off as opposed to having a high/low setting?
Or does the M-unit supply power at higher resistance when the bike is turned on? (to show the high/lo setting.)
thanks for the detailed video🤤
Thanks for the video brother!
Hey man i want to say thank you your video is great I have a problem with my r6 2005 every time I I turn the ignition on he temp display comes up as hi and when I move the bike back and forth the temp display comes to Lo and then the bike will start. I’m going to check the wiring. Thank you so much great work buddy. Keep up the great work from England. Thanks man
Assuming this bike is relatively un-modified, it is probably something simple, and its a good idea to start by looking for pinches, rubs, and breaks along the wire harness. This sounds like it could be a tricky issue to identify. You might also consider replacing the temp sensor, as those can wear out over time, and they are cheap and easy to replace.
My headlight also has a separate wire for DRL - Daytime Running Light. What would that wire get connected to?
Love this video! Thank you! 😍
!gracias! Carnal (brother) Working on my old 71 super glide
You are a true blessing thanks again
Are there any videos of how you would incorporate the safety shutoff switches with the m-unit?
There isn't a video on that but the Universal Wiring guide in our Knowledge base does show those circuits.
technicalarticles.revivalcycles.com/hc/en-us
This got rid of my worry about wiring my maxim 750
Thank you. This vid lead me to subscribe to your channel. So much helpful info!. :-)
Welcome aboard!
Thank you. Makes a lot more sense now. Doesn't that horn need ground too?
Yup!
I wish yall had a video going into detail on do this to a fuel injected bike.
Good description however a little fuzzy on the post 80s bikes. My 82 virago does not have points however it does have a TCI or igniter unit with field coils that determine when to ground the master coils for spark. Do you know if I am right in feeding the brown and red regulator rectifier leads into the positive terminal on the m unit with the battery lead? What should I do with the yellow wire coming off of the regulator rectifier? A little help would be amazing. And thanks for taking the time to put such an awesome video together
Excellent... Stefan you must be an EE. I watch and took notes on all the wiring videos!
I own a 1972 350cc R5 Yamaha kick start only (no push button starter) that I rarely ride. Converted the old ignition to VIPE CDI.
Do you sell a battery eliminator kit?
Can you put together a video on wiring an Accel Battery eliminator.
Because I take the bike out so infrequently the battery doesn't get enough use.
He's not an EE but knows enough to seem like one at times. We offer the BAT-PAC as a battery eliminator. They were originally developed for RZ350's and I had a great experience with the one on my RZ.
shop.revivalcycles.com/bat-pac-battery-eliminator/
So, the auxiliary output is allways negative? But the other wire coming to the coils from the points are negative too?
Fantastic job.
Great work and thank you. Would this work on Honda goldwing gl1500? I am trying to cancel everything and start from scratch. Thx
Thanks! This is a general wiring diagram, not bike specific. For more wiring information and how to guides please feel free to visit revivalcycles.com/blogs/technical-articles/tagged/wiring-electrical-system-restoration-modification
I'm working on an 84 GL1200 Aspencade. Everything else is done but the wiring. This is a helpful video. But since I am drastically reducing the number of electrical components, should I eliminate any specific OEM hardware?
A GL provides a lot of opportunities to simplify wiring depending on what you intend to do with it. Really, the best place to start this process would be our tech articles section. The Wiring Theory article and Comprehensive List will explain what must stay and what can go, while the Universal wire diagram will give you a foundation for working out your model-specific system.
A Comprehensive List of Items You Need for an m.unit Installation
technicalarticles.revivalcycles.com/hc/en-us/articles/360008817472-A-Comprehensive-List-of-Items-You-Need-for-an-m-unit-Installation-
technicalarticles.revivalcycles.com/hc/en-us/articles/360008817972-The-Revival-Approach-to-M-Unit-Wiring-
technicalarticles.revivalcycles.com/hc/en-us/articles/360009106131-m-Unit-Blue-Basic-Universal-Wiring-Diagram
@@RevivalCycles Thanks for the references!
Okay, getting an answer might be a long shot but at least I have to try. I have desperately been trying to connect the M.Unit Blue to my old CBR 600 -92 but the ignition output is confusing. I have kept much of the original system which means that the pulse generator on the bike feeds the spark unit to initiate spark (wasted spark) in the plugs. But where am I supposed to connect the ignition output of M.Unit Blue? Any help/ideas would be appreciated.
Ok, this question is a bit too technical to get into on youtube, but the basic idea is that the m-Unit will provide power to the ignition system, and the rest of the ignition system remains the same. The best way to handle this is to get a good legible wiring diagram for your year and model, and then trace all the connections from the spark unit(s). The CBR should be a 12V dc ignition and the pulse coil is only providing the timing signal to tell the system to spark at the right time. If you need more input send a copy of the wire diagram to techsupport@revivalcycles.com
I think I solved it by connecting the cable that previously went from the ignition switch through the fuse box to the kill switch and then to the spark unit and ignition coils to the M.Unit Ignition output. At least I get a spark now where I previously had none. Thanks, guys!@@RevivalCycles
What about a ICU box where would that go ?or wpuld the breaker points be my ICU box?.. 7:29-7:32......what would this be on a 2000 Yamaha r6 , is this the ignition coils I have 4
It would go anywhere this video is demonstrating on a Honda CB350 which has a points ignition. And this is an outdated video for the obsolete V.2 Check out the wiring guides on the website for a new guide and diagram.
technicalarticles.revivalcycles.com/hc/en-us
I was actually wondering if you guys were still there. If so I was wondering if the same diagram can still work on a motorized bicycle. Please get back with me
Please this is very important to me I've been trying to figure this out for the last 3 months
It can, as long as you have all the components on this diagram including a battery and an M-Unit.
@@RevivalCycles so I have to have the m unit?
Would one of these work for a 1981 Yamaha xs650 ? Chopper/bobber build ?
Yes, it would. This video is just a demonstration of how to draw a wire diagram and a CB350 was an example. An XS will have some differences but the theory is the same and just as easy. Check out the wiring guides in the knowledgebase on our website or email techsupport@revivalcycles.com and we'll lay it out for you.