Your content is really thorough and as a newbie to motorcycles and building my own, it’s nice to finally see a video that breaks things down in an easy to understand kind of way!
@@BrickHouseBuilds I do! It’s frustrating to search UA-cam for how to do complicated things only to find time lapse videos without explanation narratives. I’m building a 1982 Virago XV750 cafe racer. I got an m-button and M-unit blue. The wiring seems really daunting but excited to take a stab at it
@@justinlacy8428 Its not so bad. Try to draw out a diagram that is easy for you to understand and follow. Put arrows on there to map the flow of current, that helps make it a bit more clear
Oh the fun of colour codes. Older Aprilias use blue for earth, green / black for switched live before the fuse, and green after the fuse. Aren't standards great!
I enjoy your channel. You do a great job and your content is excellent. I was subbed but for some reason, I got un-subbed. I was wondering why I wasn't getting any notifications. Anyway, I'm back and I do order from links, so thanks.
That was a great video, very informative. Im grappling with an original CX500 loom at the moment that has a few additions and a few things removed. The original fuse board had to be removed and a new digital clock and idiot lights have been installed. Much of the wiring that was in the headlamp has been badly mistreated. I have followed things the way you have. The diagrams are a must. Then draw out your own diagrams to suit your modifications. Makes things much clearer. The new style cable you are using, I think over here its called thin wall cable.
Awesome videos. What an excellent job you have done to the cx. As always you are very informative and a pleasure to watch. I’m in the middle of a sportster build and your methodical way of doing things are an inspiration which hopefully I can replicate on my own builds.
Thanks for the vid. Is it possible to do an actual example: first explain the diagram and what you are going to do, then talk us through on the actual bike doing the work? Just an idea
This video would be the exact thing you are after. I was diagnosing an electrical fault with the lights and document clearly how I worked through the diagram to sort it. ua-cam.com/video/9z5FfETuay8/v-deo.html
Do you have any suggestions for a bike without any readily available wiring diagrams? I have an original harness that's all cut up, but not much more than that. It's a carb 250cc twin
@@BrickHouseBuilds I'm not sure where I would get one. The bike was a Chinese clone of a Honda 250cc twin on what appeared to be a Honda shadow frame and body.
I have a 2 slot female connector coming of my main harness but I am having a hard time trying to find out where to plug it in. IV dune it 3times , but for the life of it,I'm at the end of my rope as soon as I have it in I get my red,s back up . thankyou sir.just me. Desperate.
Hey Peter that is nearly impossible to help with beyond my standard answer which is make sure you have a service manual. You can reference the wiring diagrams for color codes on that plug and go from there. I would say look for the matching 2 pin male connector but I'm sure you have already.
Bout to try an refurbish/rebuild the harness on my newly aquired 06 CBR 600rr. The harness is looking like crap an the connectors look dirty an crusty, is there any type of cleaner/spray to clean the connectors to get them atleast looking decent? Should buy all new wire an completely rebuild or just cut the old tape off try to clean an re-wrap?
For plastic portions basic wd40 and a toothbrush work great. For electronic parts some electronics spray works well. If the wires ohm out good id avoid taking the time to rewire and just tape the necessary areas.
For me I can just look at the wire and know the size by now but a quick way to gauge approximately how big they are would be to compare to some strippers.
i have a 1996 1200 sportster .i bouth a 1998 wire harness how do you adapt this harness to fit the 96 bike ,some things are different like the main fuse is 30 on the 98 harness but the 96 calls for a 30 among other things.
Larry there is no way I can possibly answer that. You would have to carefully compare the two bikes diagrams and figure out what needs to be changed/moved/repinned/etc
I have 81 suzuki gs1100. Wiring is hacked up. I bought a 82 harness.......yeah not the same but close. I'm good with mechanics but I'm so in over my head ..I just see a disaster 😕 I'm learning alot but I'm close to throwing in the towel ..
Don't give up. Don't look at it as one gigantic project but rather just focus on one small part. Dont let it beat up and cause headaches. It is just nuts, bolts, and wires
@@BrickHouseBuilds yeah I got a really good wiring schematic I blew it up and laminated it . I got it to fire jumped power to cdi box. I got a few wiring harnesses on ebay .....year specific... I spent way to much but I could salvage the connectors etc.. almost all the connectors are jumped in some way .aftermarket fuse panel . Hacked up that's for sure. I'll keep plugging away....😁. New Sub here! Great content.!
@@derekv275 check out cycleterminal.com for oem connectors and stuff. If you feel like starting fresh I can always set you up with an X21 system to clean it all up and make it modern
@@BrickHouseBuilds ah man ! It be worth it. I got the bike gifted to me then found out it was a beast in the late 90's. Everybody I talked to said the engine was 120 to the wheel . Bikes all here just been messed with with pervious owner
Ahh I see. You can either ask for a diagram from the manufacturer of the controls or you can spend some time with a multimeter and test continuity of the various wires to eachother to determine what switch is what set of wires
I have a question for qny one who know? Can u take ur wiring harness all the way off and hook up a separate wire to the starter swicht so it will still turn over without having all the other wired
@@BrickHouseBuilds thanks. We need a new wiring harness but it seems to complicated on the tao tao hellcat 2018 so we just gona do that so it runs again.
I have a no charge system on 750/4 k5 .the 8pin plug from stator loom is rusty crusty and bad connectors . Chose to remove and fit spade type connectors with clear heat shrink tubing giving me 7 singles . After a few hours of crimping and cleaning etc i find out im about ,3/4inch to short to make a connection . WHAT DO I DO NOW . ????????
@@BrickHouseBuilds i have tryed to pull loom from headlight under coils to gain any spare length i can get but still short and would be far to tight if i could get them joined. I think from top branch off to 8 pin connector was and solder in 3inches would give me plenty of extra length. Do joins create resistance . ?
@@jamiestanley8774 So if you have the original split regulator and selenium rectifier now may be a good chance to upgrade to a modern all in one voltage reg/rec. That would allow you to have adequate wiring length as well. Check out the DRR-F on my website www.brickhousebuilds.com as thats the one for your bike. Send me an email from there and you can include pics of what your situation is
Your content is really thorough and as a newbie to motorcycles and building my own, it’s nice to finally see a video that breaks things down in an easy to understand kind of way!
That is the goal! I capitalized on my ramblings and ocd tendencies! Im glad you are enjoying the content and find it helpful!
@@BrickHouseBuilds I do! It’s frustrating to search UA-cam for how to do complicated things only to find time lapse videos without explanation narratives. I’m building a 1982 Virago XV750 cafe racer. I got an m-button and M-unit blue. The wiring seems really daunting but excited to take a stab at it
@@justinlacy8428 Its not so bad. Try to draw out a diagram that is easy for you to understand and follow. Put arrows on there to map the flow of current, that helps make it a bit more clear
Great frikkin video my man. Thankyou
Thanks so much!
Oh the fun of colour codes.
Older Aprilias use blue for earth, green / black for switched live before the fuse, and green after the fuse.
Aren't standards great!
The insanity! 😂
soldering connections and splices. Do a video on that please
I actually recently made that exact video. Probably a month ago so its ready for ya
Great tutorial brother, i suk at electrical , in the processof frankenstiening a 86" suzuki vs 700 with an 800 engine in it..
I enjoy your channel. You do a great job and your content is excellent. I was subbed but for some reason, I got un-subbed. I was wondering why I wasn't getting any notifications. Anyway, I'm back and I do order from links, so thanks.
Well thank you much! YT is weird in how it sends us notifications
Great video! Thanks for taking the time to make it!
Thank you! Hopefully you found it helpful! 🤘
Thanks for sharing this usefull info. By the way the bike is really looking sweet!!
Thank you Anton, I appreciate you watching!
That was a great video, very informative. Im grappling with an original CX500 loom at the moment that has a few additions and a few things removed. The original fuse board had to be removed and a new digital clock and idiot lights have been installed. Much of the wiring that was in the headlamp has been badly mistreated. I have followed things the way you have. The diagrams are a must. Then draw out your own diagrams to suit your modifications. Makes things much clearer. The new style cable you are using, I think over here its called thin wall cable.
So many times messing with a harness that has been previously messed with takes 5 times longer to get done. Good luck to ya!
Very good, always appreciate any tips given
Many thanks Carl! Im glad they help!
Awesome videos. What an excellent job you have done to the cx. As always you are very informative and a pleasure to watch. I’m in the middle of a sportster build and your methodical way of doing things are an inspiration which hopefully I can replicate on my own builds.
Sportsters are so fun. They are the do-er of all things but master of none lol. I appreciate you watching and am happy the content is helpful.
Super useful video man!! Saved for my build tips. Thanks!
Im happy it helped as thats the goal!
Thanks for the vid. Is it possible to do an actual example: first explain the diagram and what you are going to do, then talk us through on the actual bike doing the work?
Just an idea
This video would be the exact thing you are after. I was diagnosing an electrical fault with the lights and document clearly how I worked through the diagram to sort it.
ua-cam.com/video/9z5FfETuay8/v-deo.html
Do you have any suggestions for a bike without any readily available wiring diagrams? I have an original harness that's all cut up, but not much more than that. It's a carb 250cc twin
Well you just need to pick up a service manual for the bike. Has the diagrams you need and more
@@BrickHouseBuilds I'm not sure where I would get one. The bike was a Chinese clone of a Honda 250cc twin on what appeared to be a Honda shadow frame and body.
I have a 2 slot female connector coming of my main harness but I am having a hard time trying to find out where to plug it in. IV dune it 3times , but for the life of it,I'm at the end of my rope as soon as I have it in I get my red,s back up . thankyou sir.just me. Desperate.
Hey Peter that is nearly impossible to help with beyond my standard answer which is make sure you have a service manual. You can reference the wiring diagrams for color codes on that plug and go from there. I would say look for the matching 2 pin male connector but I'm sure you have already.
@@BrickHouseBuilds Thanks for the heads up.pete
Everything I’ve been looking for lately, you’ve been my guy! Thank you and great job very informative! Sub from me!
I appreciate that sir! I want to get good info out there to help others
Bout to try an refurbish/rebuild the harness on my newly aquired 06 CBR 600rr. The harness is looking like crap an the connectors look dirty an crusty, is there any type of cleaner/spray to clean the connectors to get them atleast looking decent? Should buy all new wire an completely rebuild or just cut the old tape off try to clean an re-wrap?
For plastic portions basic wd40 and a toothbrush work great. For electronic parts some electronics spray works well. If the wires ohm out good id avoid taking the time to rewire and just tape the necessary areas.
Hi, how did you identify the wire sizes?
For me I can just look at the wire and know the size by now but a quick way to gauge approximately how big they are would be to compare to some strippers.
i have a 1996 1200 sportster .i bouth a 1998 wire harness how do you adapt this harness to fit the 96 bike ,some things are different like the main fuse is 30 on the 98 harness but the 96 calls for a 30 among other things.
Larry there is no way I can possibly answer that. You would have to carefully compare the two bikes diagrams and figure out what needs to be changed/moved/repinned/etc
Hahaha 🤣
What about adding LED lights to an old 6 volt system for dummies of course. I'm working on a 74 Honda CB 125 and want to add LED's.
You definitely can as long as the wattage isn't more than the output of your charging system
@@BrickHouseBuilds do i need a different rectifier or flasher?
There is a self vulcanizing tape ...once wound on it becomes one....
Thanks for watching
Fuggin Brilliant
Thanks Sam!
Great information. Is it necessary to include the CDI unit in a new electrical system for CX500?
Thank you! Yes, you would retain the cdi and integrate it into a rewire.
I have 81 suzuki gs1100. Wiring is hacked up. I bought a 82 harness.......yeah not the same but close. I'm good with mechanics but I'm so in over my head ..I just see a disaster 😕 I'm learning alot but I'm close to throwing in the towel ..
Don't give up. Don't look at it as one gigantic project but rather just focus on one small part. Dont let it beat up and cause headaches. It is just nuts, bolts, and wires
@@BrickHouseBuilds yeah I got a really good wiring schematic I blew it up and laminated it . I got it to fire jumped power to cdi box. I got a few wiring harnesses on ebay .....year specific... I spent way to much but I could salvage the connectors etc.. almost all the connectors are jumped in some way .aftermarket fuse panel . Hacked up that's for sure. I'll keep plugging away....😁. New Sub here! Great content.!
@@derekv275 check out cycleterminal.com for oem connectors and stuff. If you feel like starting fresh I can always set you up with an X21 system to clean it all up and make it modern
@@BrickHouseBuilds ah man ! It be worth it. I got the bike gifted to me then found out it was a beast in the late 90's. Everybody I talked to said the engine was 120 to the wheel . Bikes all here just been messed with with pervious owner
@@BrickHouseBuilds thanks for the encouragement!
I found this one, but I can't find the first one. Where is part one?
I could have labeled them better. I mainly send people to my fundamentals video here:
ua-cam.com/video/R1O4dJKJZgo/v-deo.html
H on Harley-Davidson handlebar control wiring system from the harness to the aftermarket handlebar controls
Im sorry can you rephrase?
Color code from the harness to The handlebar aftermarket controls are different colors I would like to find out how to match them where they work
Ahh I see. You can either ask for a diagram from the manufacturer of the controls or you can spend some time with a multimeter and test continuity of the various wires to eachother to determine what switch is what set of wires
I have a question for qny one who know? Can u take ur wiring harness all the way off and hook up a separate wire to the starter swicht so it will still turn over without having all the other wired
Yes if you simply put 12v to the starter and everything is grounded it will turn it over. assuming the starter is good
@@BrickHouseBuilds thanks. We need a new wiring harness but it seems to complicated on the tao tao hellcat 2018 so we just gona do that so it runs again.
Need a custom harness made for a 2000 YZF R6, anyone no where I should go if possible??
I wouldn't know where to point you there unfortunately.
Side note ,im useing the harley buttons i have for the push start, lmao ,i know i know
I have a no charge system on 750/4 k5 .the 8pin plug from stator loom is rusty crusty and bad connectors . Chose to remove and fit spade type connectors with clear heat shrink tubing giving me 7 singles . After a few hours of crimping and cleaning etc i find out im about ,3/4inch to short to make a connection .
WHAT DO I DO NOW . ????????
Reroute wires if possible. Thats very unfortunate
@@BrickHouseBuilds i have tryed to pull loom from headlight under coils to gain any spare length i can get but still short and would be far to tight if i could get them joined. I think from top branch off to 8 pin connector was and solder in 3inches would give me plenty of extra length. Do joins create resistance . ?
@@jamiestanley8774 you need a joint. Make a little bracket and relocate the reg/rec.
@@BrickHouseBuilds i still have the old reg etc .i will have a look ,but i think i have to extend top branch to reach stator loom.
Or convert to cdi ?
@@jamiestanley8774 So if you have the original split regulator and selenium rectifier now may be a good chance to upgrade to a modern all in one voltage reg/rec. That would allow you to have adequate wiring length as well. Check out the DRR-F on my website www.brickhousebuilds.com as thats the one for your bike. Send me an email from there and you can include pics of what your situation is
Can I get ur advice on something
Whats that?
@@BrickHouseBuilds can u help me find a wire harness for a dong fang 250cc chopper
I don’t have the apptitude
You are so clear and informative. Thanks so much from a mechanical retard!
Lol thanks Lonny! I definitely try to be clear for all this and help remove the mystery to doing this
Did you just say, Russel Brand ? Those movies suck !
Well we all have different tastes in comedy. Weird thing to be upset over