Barn to Brat Episode 11: How to diagnose motorcycle wiring

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  • @natefeaster7099
    @natefeaster7099 3 роки тому +27

    I like how this guy, explains every part of the troubleshooting process. Definitely glad to find this channel

  • @robertellis1430
    @robertellis1430 3 роки тому +4

    Great video. This is how i learn things. Explaining things like I don't know anything - cause I don't. Thanks!! Keep doing what your doing.

  • @mattdhurley
    @mattdhurley 6 років тому +2

    This is awesome. People wonder how I learned how to fix my motorcycle and car just from UA-cam. ‘Cause, this. Thanks!

  • @gsh319
    @gsh319 6 років тому +6

    Great work! I've had my power probe for about two years. Every time I take it out, I'm rocked for how great that tool is. I also ordered the electrical auto diagnostic shop book from the same designer. absolutely great for diagnostic work. Both auto electrical theory and trouble shooting in one. Get it. Thanks again.

  • @tonyfulton9966
    @tonyfulton9966 Рік тому +1

    Great video, putting this to use tomorrow. Thank you.

  • @roninsurvivor4640
    @roninsurvivor4640 3 роки тому +1

    Great video, I hope to become a better electrician because of this video. I am not an electrician but a mere aspiring pupil.

  • @lokongjeremiah3397
    @lokongjeremiah3397 Рік тому +1

    I greatly appreciate your lesson, i learnt something on wiring, i will see if i will be able to do it alone. N watch again.

  • @1luckyleppy
    @1luckyleppy 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much for your amazing videos. You explain things in a very easy to understand way. Great channel.

  • @_the_dare_devil_
    @_the_dare_devil_ Рік тому

    Thanks for this video, the wiring is a tricky thing if you don't know how to do it.
    It's much easier to replace mechanical things.

  • @SansBinky
    @SansBinky 6 років тому +2

    I love going down the list and fixing things one thing at a time! Good feeling.

  • @edwinstarr-us-icelander2024
    @edwinstarr-us-icelander2024 2 роки тому

    been working on wireing on my bike for the past two weeks. all the stuff you just went through... 1982 goldwing aspencade modified beautiful... your video helped me find the problem. the fix last 6 times was the fuse to the headlights. shitx 10 amp fuse blown; maybe shorted it fixing 5 other electrical projects on it. not i got her under control for her... LOL.imho,edwinstarr22

  • @satudave3728
    @satudave3728 6 років тому +3

    I think I’m gonna have to get one of those power probes. Another cool video 👍👍

  • @T25AM76
    @T25AM76 4 роки тому +1

    Great content. When you used the power probe to get power to the headlight and it came on i thought it would not work if the negative side was opencircuit as you found out later. Thanks for your help.

  • @victorhawkins3461
    @victorhawkins3461 6 років тому +1

    Always a pleasure, Terry...

  • @adamhaynes1695
    @adamhaynes1695 6 років тому +3

    Awesome video. Thanks for your hard work in educating us noobies.

  • @davekennedy9060
    @davekennedy9060 6 років тому +2

    Wow, that probes a great bit of kit. Ordering one today!!

  • @CafeRacerGarage
    @CafeRacerGarage 6 років тому +4

    love this video brother :) Its so good to see how to solve the simple problems of things not working, that probe tool looks cool. I feel It could come in handy.

  • @hector463
    @hector463 Рік тому

    Great video. Ordering that Power probe right now! lol. All might lights work on my CB360, but rear running lights aren't, which is how i found this video. Thank you!

  • @patrickhill8748
    @patrickhill8748 Рік тому

    Definitely getting one of those probes!! Great video, about to start working on Dad’s old ‘77 CB400F and need all the pointers I can get. Super helpful to tool have

  • @cozydram1
    @cozydram1 2 роки тому

    neat I learnt some stuff........... I do have a issue with my starter......and I think I would benefit from the power probe

  • @josiahtoole4376
    @josiahtoole4376 4 роки тому +2

    Great content! Pretty much every second of that 20 minutes was needed and helpful.
    I’m not getting light to a few of my turn signals. I’ll probably need to pick up one of those probe tools!

  • @RC44E
    @RC44E 6 років тому +2

    I like how you try to simplify the testing of the circuits. Before going to the easy part of testing the bulbs. Not that I understood it any better. I'm sure it's a very "drone " process for you. It's one of those things the more you do it. The more you understand it.

  • @stefanm67
    @stefanm67 9 місяців тому +1

    That was very useful. Thank you. You explained it beautifully. ❤

  • @Platypus2048
    @Platypus2048 4 роки тому +1

    I'm definitely getting that Power Probe
    Thanks for sharing!

  • @Beachmangarage
    @Beachmangarage 6 років тому +3

    Great details on troubleshooting, well explained. Definitely need one of those probes!

  • @madcat4563
    @madcat4563 2 роки тому

    The power probe looks super neat.

  • @martinjamesdesigns3748
    @martinjamesdesigns3748 3 місяці тому

    Man your video was insanely helpful! Super grateful for this 😎🤙🏼

  • @martinsmith4554
    @martinsmith4554 6 років тому +2

    Love your videos buddy! I’m learning

  • @barcusful
    @barcusful 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for taking time to do this video. How do i tell which horn wire is live and which is earth?

  • @MidwestMotoRider
    @MidwestMotoRider 6 років тому +1

    I never knew you could service that brake switch. Good to know going forward. Ride safe!

    • @ClassicOctane
      @ClassicOctane  6 років тому

      That's one of the things I love most about older bikes. Almost everything can be serviced.

  • @dazbedford6320
    @dazbedford6320 6 років тому +1

    Hi can't wait to see you running her

  • @markwilliams9793
    @markwilliams9793 6 років тому +1

    Just ordered one, thanks for the review!

  • @owen5834
    @owen5834 6 років тому +28

    How did you know I was having problems diagnosing wiring issues on my bike!

    • @utahnick
      @utahnick 6 років тому +1

      Owen O'Neil Same

    • @whyme9501
      @whyme9501 3 роки тому

      What are you saying how did he know the dude's running through it on his own bike to show you how you can do it on yours not because he had some assumption that many people out there have bikes that are older than 2003 2004 and most of which all could use new wiring harnesses yet they just don't f****** produce those damn harnesses for us anymore which is an absolute f****** s*** show but that's the only way they can keep us getting new bikes is by not making parts for the old ones anymore sad I had to learn that on a 01 LS650 Savage cuz I've got a motor issue and can't get the m************ belt off because it's belt driven of course don't want to drop the f****** rear tire can't take the nut off the belts pulling the mother f***** is just straight up seized on there can't heat it from this side the pulley is some kind of hardened plastic that would melt so basically I have to drop the tire or cut the f****** belt but either way the beginning of what I said it still remains true he was doing this because he knows most people out there have older bikes and this is normally a common issue with older bikes is some kind of electrical systems not working due to the wiring

  • @Squarepeg57
    @Squarepeg57 2 роки тому

    Really helpful video dude 👍

  • @whiteknightinblack
    @whiteknightinblack 6 років тому +2

    awesome vid, love that power probe, need to get me one

  • @sevenity2677
    @sevenity2677 6 років тому +1

    This will be my next venture

  • @RobertPowell-vo2jc
    @RobertPowell-vo2jc Рік тому

    Hey I have a 2017 snake eyes bike that need some love I got from a friend and my house just Brent down just lost two truck but was able to save the bike but it need a new paint job and wiring harness only want 500 buck it's were it but I wish I could of saved it my self but can't adored it

  • @John-om5dm
    @John-om5dm Рік тому

    Did you just replace the bolt that grounded the ear thingy on the frame that grounded everything? Think so, video everything por favor, great vids, keep it up

  • @sweetdarlanddan
    @sweetdarlanddan 4 роки тому

    Nice. Wiring is me weakness. Good info.

  • @randomnonsense_1
    @randomnonsense_1 6 років тому

    Seriously, as much as you seem to enjoy wiring things up, you should come up here to Norman, OK for a weekend and help me finish my 68 Mustang. 😊
    Great and informative video as always.

    • @ClassicOctane
      @ClassicOctane  6 років тому

      See I would but as a Longhorn fan I'm forbidden to step foot in Oklahoma. :-)

  • @lydiasguide
    @lydiasguide 3 роки тому +1

    Goodness, I need this power probe.
    Is there a way to test the main beam vs the high beam on a sealed headlight?

  • @scotttaggart
    @scotttaggart 10 місяців тому +1

    @6:22 you "throw" power (apply +12V) to the white wire. Very dangerous if you start putting 12V on to a ground wire which the headlight connector clearly has. You should have a big caution when using that feature of this tool. I don't have this tool so I am not sure what it does when you connect its +12V to ground - perhaps it has a protection circuit built in and displays a nice warning or tone. Regardless, still a bad idea to creating short circuits.

  • @icandsc
    @icandsc Рік тому

    do you not also use a special regulator/rectifier for lithium batteries?

  • @lcrgarage3245
    @lcrgarage3245 6 років тому

    Excellent info. Ordering that power probe. Thx

  • @TakeaChanceFilms
    @TakeaChanceFilms 2 роки тому

    I saw that power probe tool and had to pause the video right then to go buy one myself

  • @hlpang1075
    @hlpang1075 Рік тому

    Thats a really cool tool!

  • @Chiragrai022
    @Chiragrai022 Рік тому

    thanks man your video helped out big time

  • @stockton350
    @stockton350 6 років тому +2

    Great video. Thanks.

  • @jklcksmth1991bo
    @jklcksmth1991bo 2 роки тому

    How do I find the wire to my parking brake and hand brake? My foot brake works just fine. New bulb installed and fuses are fine. Help plz!!

  • @nickf8524
    @nickf8524 3 роки тому

    How about same bike but when headlight is on the taillight goes out. Bakelight works with either one on. Any suggestions? Thanks

  • @matthewrobertson300
    @matthewrobertson300 2 роки тому

    I'm gonna be getting one of those probes because I'm currently trying to figure out why my new aftermarket turn signals are both blinking when I activate either blinker now.... Hey wheres a good place to find wiring diagrams for my 97 Honda magna 750

  • @scvanhorn
    @scvanhorn Рік тому

    cB400f - Installed a "turn style" Key ignition like how you start your car... with this I am having trouble wiring the oem style kill switch on the right side controls. The replacement oem comes with a red and black and extra black wire I do not know where to connect?

  • @spiritfree5050
    @spiritfree5050 2 роки тому

    My high beam works but not my low beam
    I changed out the head light but still the same problem
    any easy tip on how to find the Low Beam Fuse on a Honda Shadow???

  • @randybarnes6661
    @randybarnes6661 2 роки тому

    98 sportster I have changed to led headlight and added 2 more led lights to hwy bar tied hwy led lights into existing lights on hwy bar so less wires now when I turn switch on to lights on hwy bar wires get hot and fuse blows underneath seat relay is 12v 30 amp do I need bigger relay now or have to separate the lights frustrated thought leds pull less amperage

  • @alkaivrial3039
    @alkaivrial3039 9 місяців тому

    Hey bro, need some tips on possible wiring problem. I have no tester so, yeah.
    My bike has power but neither push starting nor kick starting has any responses like a totally turned off bike. I tried jump starting through the starter relay and it started but it needs constant revving to hold its power, if you let go of the throttle the engine dies. I heard some electric cliking noise under the gas tank. So, any thoughts about this? Thank you!

  • @diegomuuo929
    @diegomuuo929 9 місяців тому

    Very informative would you also help me with my bike, it's a yamaha 125cc problem is bike starts ok accelerates well down a slope but when going up the same slope it has no power at all, even with full throttle some other time it will has power to climb the same slope. Any help is much appreciated

  • @jrbass62
    @jrbass62 2 роки тому

    I'm having an issue. I engine swapped my 77 Suzuki GS 750B with a 1983 Suzuki GS 1100E. NEW regulator/rectifier. It runs great but overcharging battery 15 volts at idle. Can't figure it out??

  • @garya3056
    @garya3056 6 років тому

    Good primer on electrics... thx, ,Taylor.

  • @trisa9625
    @trisa9625 2 роки тому

    were do u start to check if there is wire crossed

  • @gixxer6
    @gixxer6 6 років тому +1

    Great series. Quick question... you need a special charger for lithium ion batteries, yet the bike is able to charge it with no modification to the charging system... why is that?

    • @ClassicOctane
      @ClassicOctane  6 років тому

      I updated to a modern REG/REC designed to work with lithium batteries. 4into1.com/regulator-rectifier-honda-cb350f-cb400f-cb500-cb550-cb750/

    • @gixxer6
      @gixxer6 6 років тому

      OK, thanks. Guess that's why I often see people with newer bikes swap in a lithium ion battery without any further explanation, cos newer bikes already have a rectifier capable of charging it.

  • @JosueHernandez-nj9bc
    @JosueHernandez-nj9bc 3 роки тому +1

    Damn may have to get a power probe, seems way easier to use than a multimeter!

  • @derreckj1218
    @derreckj1218 6 років тому +2

    I’m actually wiring up my first CB550 so this was excellent timing. I’ve seen most of your videos but I’m wondering if you have any recommendations on step by step wiring guides. I’m going to rewatch all of your content related to wiring but I’m not confident I’ll be able to do it yet. I purchased an m unit because of you but I’m worried I won’t understand how to wire the bike properly. The wiring harness was basically torn out of the bike when I got it so I’m starting from scratch. Any help is appreciated! Keep up the good work Man! I wish the best for you

    • @ClassicOctane
      @ClassicOctane  6 років тому

      Have you watched my Triumph wiring videos? I walk through wiring that whole bike from scratch with an M-unit.

  • @Angelmorales-hj9bb
    @Angelmorales-hj9bb Рік тому

    Hello,I have a 2018 hawk 250 dirt bike,I replaced cluster to a digital one and it seems it didn’t work,so I took it off and put back my old one,attaching every plug back they way I took off,now my headlight doesn’t come on and my blinkers don’t flash ..any advice is very appreciated..

  • @Rotakor
    @Rotakor 6 років тому +3

    Turn the sponsor button on. No one has to do it if they don’t want to but those of us who want to help can do it.

    • @ClassicOctane
      @ClassicOctane  6 років тому +1

      Didn't realize the sponsorship button is only available for channels with over 100K subs... Maybe one day!

  • @HugoValencia-f5w
    @HugoValencia-f5w 3 місяці тому

    I have a 1973 Honda cb 125 my high bean light doesn’t turn on and when turn the turn lights the head light blinks with them what could be ?

  • @soundslike2806
    @soundslike2806 3 роки тому

    what was done with the Bolt for the headlight grounding ??

  • @liftish2012
    @liftish2012 4 роки тому

    What is a good site to get wiring parts for theses bike I picked up a 1989 cb750c project and need to do some wiring thanks in advance!

  • @Gus-cg9yp
    @Gus-cg9yp 6 років тому

    Hi, great video, Won't you have overheating problem with the VR enclosed in the battery box ? I had that problem in a 1998 bmw f650 that came originally under the seat so I relocated it. Thanks for the video, gus

    • @ClassicOctane
      @ClassicOctane  6 років тому

      I'm leaving the front of the box open and drilling vent holes in the rear so allow airflow. Hopefully, that will be enough. If not we can look into other mounting options.

  • @vasi0011
    @vasi0011 3 роки тому

    Power Probe "shot power to the headlight bulb" and got it to light, but the problem was a bad ground?? I don't understand why the bulb lit up if it had a bad ground.

  • @4melanie41
    @4melanie41 2 роки тому

    Hello, can you help me my fuse on my 2016 triumph storm keeps blowing when I try to turn it on rear still lights up n power to display goes out. No accidents only ride 100” miles n then garages for a few months fresh gas new battery tries to start up n poof this . The #10 fuse is the k e that keeps popping

  • @driver472
    @driver472 Рік тому

    hi i have a honda 100cc , i upgraded battery from 2.5ah lead acid to 6ah dry battery, i installed the 18watt led the problem was on indicating or horn or pressing the brake dims the headlight on indicating it starting to flickering like ac headlight...but the electrician told me that it battery isn't strong so i upgraded the battery and still problem is there whenever i turn turn on light without starting my bike battery gets low in 10sec and light dims out instantly idk what is problem i showed it to 3 different electrician but they couldn't fix it please help

  • @jimrowe4177
    @jimrowe4177 3 роки тому

    Long time subscriber here. Using a power probe (which I have) how could I use it to test a push button ignition switch?

    • @jerryking1434
      @jerryking1434 3 роки тому

      I've got a Yamaha that had a intermittent start problem..take off your throttle handle assemble..look closely at the internals to start switch..theres a tab that is supposed to touch the handle bar to complete the start circuit..bend that tab up just a bit so it makes positive contact to handle bar..also look where this assemble mounts to handle bar..sand off the paint from the handle bar ..assemble ...should start right up ..
      Good luck...

  • @5disguised
    @5disguised 3 роки тому

    So my magneto has to work because the bike starts right? Also my alternator has to work too right because it starts so can I just wire my headlight right up to the alternator

  • @itfc3
    @itfc3 6 років тому

    what are the measurements of the battery as I need to get a smaller one than stock ones

  • @manuelf.lozanodiaz3495
    @manuelf.lozanodiaz3495 6 років тому

    Quick question ? I was testing my 82 CB 650 once I got the battery but I had mistakenly connected wrong did got spark at first. But the second time I connected I saw some little smoke out of the components box, and now there is no electricity at all. Where should I start troubleshooting from ?

    • @ClassicOctane
      @ClassicOctane  6 років тому

      I would hook up the battery correctly then just look for power and see where it stops. Most likely you just blew a fuse or caused a short somewhere.

  • @AndreKochDre
    @AndreKochDre 11 місяців тому

    BTW there's no need of sandpaper for that brake switch, just throw it into a vinegar+salt solution and let it sit

  • @Apolloneek
    @Apolloneek 2 роки тому

    If anyone has any advice I have a ecu fuse blowing everytime the key is switched on a 2005 zx10. I've traced the fuse wires into the ecu plug and have ran continuity on the neg ecu wire onto ground and got it. Does anyone have any advice ??

  • @alfonsoleonardo6178
    @alfonsoleonardo6178 2 роки тому

    Question, how much you charge to rebuild my carb cb750k 1978?

  • @oliverpaglia3305
    @oliverpaglia3305 3 роки тому

    Hey I'm having a problem with my headlight. Every time I turn my headlight on, the fuse on the bike will blow. Is this because it is not grounded anywhere?

    • @jerryking1434
      @jerryking1434 3 роки тому

      Its more like your positive wire is grounded/shorted somewhere..
      Good luck..

  • @SchneiderDubo
    @SchneiderDubo 4 місяці тому

    Can i bike catch on fire if you ground it?

  • @jimallen199
    @jimallen199 6 років тому

    that green wire you show at the coil looks cooked the insulation looks like it has been melted at some point

  • @flow_922
    @flow_922 2 роки тому

    Hello.. I literally cannot find anything on the internet about this.. please help I have a 2001 Honda VTR superhawk 1000 my headlights stopped working the other night fuses fine all the other lights working perfectly fine just no headlight if anybody has any information please help me greatly appreciated thank you... and something I just now noticed was if I flick the high beams on it's not showing on the dash the blue light for high beams I would imagine that's not good

  • @andrecosta9e
    @andrecosta9e 3 роки тому

    Thank You !!!

  • @shadowdawise
    @shadowdawise 3 роки тому

    PLEASE HELP!!! i went to jump my bike off earlier and shorted it out, now my underglow led lights turn on but no power when i turn on ignition switch to the bike!!! how do i fix this? checked the fuse box, the fuses looked good. my bike is a 2004 honda shadow earo 750

    • @jerryking1434
      @jerryking1434 3 роки тому

      Test your fuses with a meter /test light/ horn...looking at them doesn't verify that they're good ..
      Good luck..

  • @trisa9625
    @trisa9625 2 роки тому

    what happens if I'm reading 4 vlts not 12 vlts

  • @4melanie41
    @4melanie41 2 роки тому

    When I flip my key there is a spark n pop n #10 fuse blows

  • @ryanschulz2763
    @ryanschulz2763 6 років тому +2

    bro, you vid is fucking awsome, pls dont stop making these!!

    • @ClassicOctane
      @ClassicOctane  6 років тому

      What other subjects would you like to see?

  • @jonclark2234
    @jonclark2234 6 років тому

    Anyone else really want a moto-vlog with the Triumph?

  • @utahnick
    @utahnick 6 років тому

    I did this and got the magic smoke :(

  • @H4rleyBoy
    @H4rleyBoy 5 років тому

    That probe or similar is twice the price in the UK, it's not called rip off Britain for nothing.

  • @lostwisdom7789
    @lostwisdom7789 4 роки тому

    Subbed just got a tool

  • @bfpeake933
    @bfpeake933 6 років тому

    wiring, my achilles heel