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Unusual Neutral Light Bulbholder wiring arrangement ?

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florence:
but do make sure the insulation is in good condition.  In the 1980s my friend melted his wiring harness and the short originated in the light cluster in the handlebars.  I had to do a lot of chopping out and rewiring to get everything working again.  It is a bit of a design weakness having the cluster made of metal; I haven't got mine connected at all. 

Skoti:
Don't be tempted to use a readily available 5w bulb in there, because there's a danger of overheating and melting the plastic warning light unit.

Honda use a 3.4w bulb (part number 34902-259-003) which is the correct and safe fitment.


Hope this helps

Skoti

McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
No worries on the bulb front, I sourced a new loom with bulb holders and replaced the plastic housing that was melted inside as part of my rebuild.
I've now fitted a replacement LED from the same place as those on my 400 - classiccarleds iirc even lower wattage with nice green illumination that compensates for the faded top lens.

florence:

--- Quote from: Skoti on September 11, 2024, 07:01:07 PM ---Don't be tempted to use a readily available 5w bulb in there, because there's a danger of overheating and melting the plastic warning light unit.

Honda use a 3.4w bulb (part number 34902-259-003) which is the correct and safe fitment.


Hope this helps

Skoti

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That is a really good point and I bet that's why my friend had trouble.
I do keep toying with the idea of fitting the oil warning light as that does worry me occasionally.  Having a lower wattage bulb or LED is a great idea.

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