Next job is one I quite enjoy… The wiring… I have noticed over the years that many excellent builds are let down by poor wiring… I started out by re-designing the entire loom to make it much simpler. I draw things out in Visio, it’s a 2003 copy I have had for years… I no longer have the discs or a copy so I guess when I change my PC for a new one, I will have to find an alternative, which is a pity as it’s a great bit of software!
This bike won’t be using any relays either as I have calculated the draw on the switches and they can easily cope with the load as I will be using LED stop and tail, and indicators. I have also gone for an LED headlight bulb. Most of the wires are new, and I always buy quality wire from Vehicle Wiring Products who will sell just a meter of any colour. The starter cable is also new and is the multi strand flexible stuff, which is brilliant compared to the old, ridged stuff.
The ECU is in the tail, and I have rubber mounted it… it’s a tight fit and I had to put some bits of blutack on there to ensure I had clearance!
Most of the terminals are crimped, just the odd one soldered if I am unsure, and then supported with that glue lined shrink tube which I really like. I will be using the flexible braided sheathing that they seem to use on modern bikes and cars these days.
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