I'm a newbie wishing to know what I have. (2013)

Chris Larkin said:

GrandPaul - Your basic, simple wiring harness, mentioned above. As I disassemble my 73' 850 I become more stressed about all the hanging (not connected) wiring. I believe in "less is more" making me curious about the harness you refer too.

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Positive ground with EI


Negative ground with EI

Chris Larkin said:

GrandPaul - Your basic, simple wiring harness, mentioned above. As I disassemble my 73' 850 I become more stressed about all the hanging (not connected) wiring. I believe in "less is more" making me curious about the harness you refer too. May we talk about it, please. chrislarkin@cox.net or 619 204-7505 (San Diego, CA)

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Also see this thread

https://www.accessnorton.com/NortonCommando/wiring-diagrams.28184/

grandpaul said:

Positive ground with EI
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Negative ground with EI
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Thank you very much for the diagram, sadly it's like reading Sanskrit for me. Right now I'm replacing the isolastics - front, rear and head steady - and while the bike is stripped down was considering ripping out old wiring and installing a new, simpler harness. I've installed a tri spark ignition (successfully), and believe I am capable. I'll look for videos on installing a new harness – any suggestions, or maybe I just leave it alone?

gortnipper said:

Also see this thread

https://www.accessnorton.com/NortonCommando/wiring-diagrams.28184/

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Thank you - This is helpful... now I need a chum to assist / guide me with a new wiring installation. Thank you

Just follow one wire at a time from whatever component, thru it's switch, back to the battery.

Wiring aside, for now.

I read all the responses, pictures (most) appear to have suffered from the "Photo Bucket" syndrome, thankfully not contagious...Did I miss something?

So, Joel, have you got it running? Have you kept up with the guy who gave it to you; I hope you haven't named it "Christine"

Best.