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My 74 850mk2. I removed the 47 year old wiring harness because it was old although almost untouched. I have replaced it with a Wassells/Lucas 54960723 harness which fits really well, is actually far better made than I expected for the price, and is a very worthwhile purchase. But……..
I am so used to simple plug and play harnesses on all of my Jap and modern bikes, that the minefield of connectors along with the 2 handlebar switch harnesses is really starting to annoy me. There must be a better way I reckon.
I have several mods that negate a lot of the stock wiring, EI, Podtronics, CNW coil, ECM warning light box, and so I’ve made a start.
Firstly, I’ve taken my stock harness and carefully laid it out and removed all of the wrapping. Then I’ve removed every wire that is no longer needed, eg capacitor, coils, ballast resistor, condensers. Additionally there are a number of dead end wires that have been removed. That has made quite a difference already. It is surprising how many wires it’s now possible to do away with.
I’ve ordered all of the colours of wire I need, and heavier duty for the main power and Earth wires. Also a selection of 2, 3 and 4 connector male/female plugs to connect the 2 ’bar switches to the main harness and the headlamp harness. I’m wondering if I can find a way to go direct to the headlight with some of the wires to eliminate joints. I’ll find that out when I lay it out on the bike itself.
I am so used to simple plug and play harnesses on all of my Jap and modern bikes, that the minefield of connectors along with the 2 handlebar switch harnesses is really starting to annoy me. There must be a better way I reckon.
I have several mods that negate a lot of the stock wiring, EI, Podtronics, CNW coil, ECM warning light box, and so I’ve made a start.
Firstly, I’ve taken my stock harness and carefully laid it out and removed all of the wrapping. Then I’ve removed every wire that is no longer needed, eg capacitor, coils, ballast resistor, condensers. Additionally there are a number of dead end wires that have been removed. That has made quite a difference already. It is surprising how many wires it’s now possible to do away with.
I’ve ordered all of the colours of wire I need, and heavier duty for the main power and Earth wires. Also a selection of 2, 3 and 4 connector male/female plugs to connect the 2 ’bar switches to the main harness and the headlamp harness. I’m wondering if I can find a way to go direct to the headlight with some of the wires to eliminate joints. I’ll find that out when I lay it out on the bike itself.