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Title: wiring and cable routes pics
Post by: MikeM on February 22, 2014, 03:13:59 PM

have the carbs back on and currently doing the cables to it

anyone have any good clear pics of routing of cables ie throttle cables route  etc

also any tips for wiring, downloaded a copy of wiring diagram

Title: Re: wiring and cable routes pics
Post by: Johnwebley on February 22, 2014, 04:20:31 PM

try these links from our american cousins


http://www.sohc4.net/cb500-manuals/
http://manuals.sohc4.net/CB500/CB500WDC

http://manuals.sohc4.net/CB500/CB500WD.pdf

Title: Re: wiring and cable routes pics
Post by: LesterPiglet on February 22, 2014, 04:53:49 PM

All I can tell you without going and looking is the loom goes on the left of the frame.
Maybe if you go through my photobucket pics you may find what you need.

http://smg.photobucket.com/user/LesterPiglet/library/Betty%20Bloos%20Mum

http://smg.photobucket.com/user/LesterPiglet/library/Betty%20Bloos%20Mum/Project%20Betty%20Bloo

Title: Re: wiring and cable routes pics
Post by: Lobo on February 23, 2014, 07:54:01 AM

Hi Mike,
Think Oddjob was referring to these - guess you may have found them elsewhere by now. Otherwise hope its what you're after,
Simon

Title: Re: wiring and cable routes pics
Post by: MikeM on February 23, 2014, 11:01:24 AM

thanks for that, just awaiting new throttle cables etc and then onto wiring..... everyone says its easy but front of bike looks daunting

(http://i974.photobucket.com/albums/ae228/INEEDMOREPICS/PICT0194_zps92efc06f.jpg) (http://s974.photobucket.com/user/INEEDMOREPICS/media/PICT0194_zps92efc06f.jpg.html)


any tips for wiring the bike up before I start

Title: Re: wiring and cable routes pics
Post by: LesterPiglet on February 23, 2014, 12:25:47 PM

Do all the main loom first. Leave the switches, winkys etc. till last.

Title: Re: wiring and cable routes pics
Post by: Trigger on February 23, 2014, 12:33:25 PM

Put your Fork gaitors on first or you will have to take everything apart to get them on.

Title: Re: wiring and cable routes pics
Post by: MikeM on February 23, 2014, 12:43:55 PM

bike never had gaitors on it?   would it matter that much to not have them ?

will do the loom first and then worry about front of bike later

Title: Re: wiring and cable routes pics
Post by: Lobo on February 23, 2014, 01:42:33 PM

Cheers Oddjob,

Away from Hampshire, but standard email from my old dad always wearily.. "More Honda parts arrived".... so, yup, I'm sure it's arrived safely. Many thanks, it's found a good home.

And yup Mike, recently re-loomed my 400F, and read somewhere the loom should be the first thing to be installed into the frame.... which did indeed seem right as it subsequently became more & more filled up with bits.

Wish I'd thought more of those above tips  OddJob, did the rear mudguard, but my 750 fork ears got 'forgotten', as well as a few other areas. Ho hum,

Simon

Title: Re: wiring and cable routes pics
Post by: MikeM on February 23, 2014, 10:17:48 PM

another question blades have to be cleaned to make a good connection...........

how do you guys clean the blades in the connectors, do you take apart ?

to give you an idea what I am referring to one connector from fusebox but it will relate to all connectors through out the bike

(http://i974.photobucket.com/albums/ae228/INEEDMOREPICS/PICT0197_zpsa29366f7.jpg) (http://s974.photobucket.com/user/INEEDMOREPICS/media/PICT0197_zpsa29366f7.jpg.html)


(http://i974.photobucket.com/albums/ae228/INEEDMOREPICS/PICT0200_zpsc06368ab.jpg) (http://s974.photobucket.com/user/INEEDMOREPICS/media/PICT0200_zpsc06368ab.jpg.html)

Title: Re: wiring and cable routes pics
Post by: Trigger on February 23, 2014, 10:39:50 PM

You can take them out to clean them. You will need a very small screwdriver to push the little catch to pull them out. It is a bit tricky. I did mine last week and replaced all the 6.3mm male and female connectors.

http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/VWP-onlinestore/terminalsnonins/photo/Mbl6.jpg

Title: Re: wiring and cable routes pics
Post by: MikeM on February 23, 2014, 10:48:52 PM

any special cleaning stuff or just sandpaper?

Title: Re: wiring and cable routes pics
Post by: Trigger on February 23, 2014, 10:50:30 PM

Fine sand paper or wire wool will do the job.

Title: Re: wiring and cable routes pics
Post by: LesterPiglet on February 23, 2014, 11:43:15 PM

I believe soak them in vinegar then brush with a fine wire or toothbrush. I've never taken mine apart, but if you have all the time in the world.  ;)

Title: Re: wiring and cable routes pics
Post by: Lobo on February 24, 2014, 12:03:14 AM

If you dismantle the plugs be sure to take a photo before, else risk incorrect / mis wired reassembly!. And whilst you can clean the male connectors, you'll achieve little if the females can't be serviced (ooh!).

A mild & agitated acid bath as Lester suggested, in perhaps a cheapo ultrasonic cleaner - if you have one - might be an alternative, followed by a good wash with brake cleaner spray.

A tip for when you 'power up' first time, and assuming your fuses are nice motorcycle / Honda ones... replace them with household fuses of similar rating (eg 13A instead of 15A) ... until you sort all / any issues out.

Title: Re: wiring and cable routes pics
Post by: MikeM on February 24, 2014, 08:22:07 AM

I cant even ride the bike if it was finished, done my mod 1 awaiting to take mod 2

I have another bike which I use at the moment, just want the bike to be clean and run well and thought electrical contacts would be  good place to start to make sure of this