wiring and cable routes pics

[MikeM]

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

[Johnwebley]

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

[LesterPiglet]

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

[Lobo]

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

[MikeM]

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




any tips for wiring the bike up before I start

[LesterPiglet]

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

[Trigger]

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

[MikeM]

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

[Lobo]

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

[MikeM]

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

[Trigger]

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

[MikeM]

any special cleaning stuff or just sandpaper?

[Trigger]

Fine sand paper or wire wool will do the job.

[LesterPiglet]

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. 

[Lobo]

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.