1200 into a 1000 chopped

[ekvh]

I have the wiring down to where it turns he motor over with the clutch pulled in. What a nightmare trying to use parts from different bikes. I have to figure the neutral switch out and headlight next.anyoneknow what color the wires for neutral in an 85 1200? There is a six wire connector coming from the front cover which I assume is 5 gears plus neutral? I am wounding about my diodes. They are supposed to show continuity in one direction. Is it with power connected or just sitting in your hand?

 

[joedrum]

hmmm on hooch I don't even have those wires hooked out yet ...and the bike will start anytime right now if key is on ....so I haveto figure this out too

 

[dan filipi]

Yes diodes let power flow in only one direction.
When tested with a meter, the meter sends power out.

testing-diode-using-analog-multimeter

• dan filipi
• Jun 13, 2013

 

[ekvh]

Okay, thanks Dan. I remember now I can switch the tester for ......ready for it.....diode testing. Duh, my bad.

 

[joedrum]

gee im still not AWAKE YET ..... :headscratch:

 

[backlander]

ekvh, the forum now has a 1200 electrical troubleshooting manual in the gallery for everyone to use. Here's the link to the page on the gearshift sensor, page 142 & 143 showing the ignition circuit. gallery/image_page.php?album_id=2003&image_id=19767

 

[joedrum]

mikey the great

 

[backlander]

Thanks Joe, Dan and I conspired together on getting it in the gallery :laptop: :laptop: , with him doing most of the work. :builder: :smilie_happy: :smilie_happy:

 

[ekvh]

Thanks, Gents, now I have a neutral switch. I guess I'll try wiring into the clutch-by-pass disconectumdeigniterstarterdontkillyourselfer switch. How do I hook it to the 1000 harness with Magna rt and left pods??? I should have done what Joe did. I'd be riding right now.

 

[ekvh]

That was easy, I just tied it into the same green/ red wire that goes back to the solenoid. Thanks again.

 

[backlander]

ekvh » Thu Jun 13, 2013 1:23 pm[/url]":1okexte0]Thanks, Gents, now I have a neutral switch. I guess I'll try wiring into the clutch-by-pass disconectumdeigniterstarterdontkillyourselfer switch. How do I hook it to the 1000 harness with Magna rt and left pods??? I should have done what Joe did. I'd be riding right now.

:Awe: :nea:
:smilie_happy: :smilie_happy: :smilie_happy: :smilie_happy: :smilie_happy:

 

[joedrum]

hmmm when things get rough travel as the crow flys eric

 

[Anonymous]

I get fatigued just reading about the work you are putting into this bike - I don't understand it but Hats off to you ..!! :hi:

 

[ekvh]

I have turn signals, brake lights, running lights, I mean I have the wiring figured out. I still have 101 or 102 wires hanging there but o have enough to git-er-done and ride this thing. The Magna had self cancelling turn signals....someday. The 1200 has a few wires from the granny that I haven't figured what they're for yet. I also need to find some matching connectors between the various machines I have pirated from. I am going to the you'll to see what I can raid there tomorrow, then home Saturday to pick up a few parts. Hope to fire this baby up Sunday or Monday. Wish me luck. Thanks for all the help.

 

[dan filipi]

backlander » Thu Jun 13, 2013 6:03 am[/url]":4oc3wtj4]Thanks Joe, Dan and I conspired together on getting it in the gallery :laptop: :laptop: , with him doing most of the work. :builder: :smilie_happy: :smilie_happy:

Yep, and a nice manual it is!
Wish the earlier models had the wiring diagram like it.

Lotsa good stuff in the Gallery and adding to it whenever I have time.

 

[Ansimp]

Good luck with your fire up!!! :yahoo:

 

[ekvh]

Lunch time. Spaghetti anyone???

I think I have a little more cutting and removing then finish up soldering connections for now. Pick up a battery, headlight and plugs for it tomorrow.

 

[ekvh]

Anyone else who gets cracked and beat up hands this here stuff is the schnizzzz.

 

[Ansimp]

I thought in The interest of building a chopped project you would only need 3 wires ( start, stop and run) not a full bowl of pasta. :smilie_happy:

 

[ekvh]

Well, I'm doing the relay mod tomorrow. That first day this thing was awesome off throttle, but today she had trouble staying running, mind you, I am running jumpers from a car battery to the cables, no motorcycle battery yet. I did some checking tonight, and I found I had 12.9 volts at the battery connections, but only 11.9 at the wire going to the coils. That can't be good at idle and just off idle. I'll report back. I got more wiring hooked up today and about ready to start taping everything back together.