Oh ya....RAT wrote:That's not the way I do it .... I take it over to your place ....CYBORG wrote:that's the way to solve the problems
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Diamond in the Rough: My 75 Goldwing
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- CYBORG
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Re: Diamond in the Rough: My 75 Goldwing
1978 custom GL1000
1977 custom with 1200 engine
1985 gl1200
1977 custom with 1200 engine
1985 gl1200
- BigBrian27
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Re: Diamond in the Rough: My 75 Goldwing
Here's an odd one for you guys.
I went to test the neutral safety switch this morning and with the bike in neutral, the switch has continuity to the frame like it should. With the bike in gear, there is no continuity. This tells me that the switch is operating correctly as it should.
When I tested the switch I unplugged the connector from the main harness and tested it.
These electrical gremlins keep getting stranger and stranger.
I went to test the neutral safety switch this morning and with the bike in neutral, the switch has continuity to the frame like it should. With the bike in gear, there is no continuity. This tells me that the switch is operating correctly as it should.
When I tested the switch I unplugged the connector from the main harness and tested it.
These electrical gremlins keep getting stranger and stranger.
1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing
1992 Kawasaki Concours ZG1000
Solid rotors suck! I have the PDF for the rotor drilling template, PM me if you would like a copy.
1992 Kawasaki Concours ZG1000
Solid rotors suck! I have the PDF for the rotor drilling template, PM me if you would like a copy.
- BigBrian27
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Re: Diamond in the Rough: My 75 Goldwing
My wiring nightmare has only gotten more confusing.
Got both turn signals to work but only when 1 is hooked up reverse and it doesn't act as a marker light and it doesn't blink as fast as the other.
Then the headlight works but high beam is actually low beam and low beam is high beam.
Then the neutral light is on but when I check continuity on the switch itself, it's open like it should be and the rest of the wiring isn't shorted to ground but yet the light is always on.
And the kill switch is completely reversed but switching the wires makes nothing work.
So I removed the start switch and jumpered 2 connections for the start button which should only work when the kill switch is on run but it works all the time even with the rest of the wiring for the right hand switch disconnected.
I am so beyond frustrated. I have no idea what is causing my issues. All my grounds are good.
I do not know what to try.
Got both turn signals to work but only when 1 is hooked up reverse and it doesn't act as a marker light and it doesn't blink as fast as the other.
Then the headlight works but high beam is actually low beam and low beam is high beam.
Then the neutral light is on but when I check continuity on the switch itself, it's open like it should be and the rest of the wiring isn't shorted to ground but yet the light is always on.
And the kill switch is completely reversed but switching the wires makes nothing work.
So I removed the start switch and jumpered 2 connections for the start button which should only work when the kill switch is on run but it works all the time even with the rest of the wiring for the right hand switch disconnected.
I am so beyond frustrated. I have no idea what is causing my issues. All my grounds are good.
I do not know what to try.
1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing
1992 Kawasaki Concours ZG1000
Solid rotors suck! I have the PDF for the rotor drilling template, PM me if you would like a copy.
1992 Kawasaki Concours ZG1000
Solid rotors suck! I have the PDF for the rotor drilling template, PM me if you would like a copy.
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Re: Diamond in the Rough: My 75 Goldwing
Just be happy knowing you'll get it figured out, but if like me, you still won't understand 'lectricity. I think I recall the same issues as you describe. Keep guessing and checking unless you have a diagram.
Whatever I suggest here should be given ample time for a moderator to delicately correct. I apologize in advance.
77 WING, 1200 engine with 77 heads, cams, gl1100 foot pegs, Magna V65 front end, 764A carbs, [-gone Suzuki M109 monoshock--, replaced with gl1100 shocks] gl 1200 swing arm, gl1500 final drive, wheel and rear brakes Valkyrie seat, Meanstreak tank, Sportster pipes, Power Arc ignition off crank.
77 Wing. black
83 Wing, in pieces
"Continuing education is important even if the subject matter is fairly useless (as in this case)."---Greg Foresi
77 WING, 1200 engine with 77 heads, cams, gl1100 foot pegs, Magna V65 front end, 764A carbs, [-gone Suzuki M109 monoshock--, replaced with gl1100 shocks] gl 1200 swing arm, gl1500 final drive, wheel and rear brakes Valkyrie seat, Meanstreak tank, Sportster pipes, Power Arc ignition off crank.
77 Wing. black
83 Wing, in pieces
"Continuing education is important even if the subject matter is fairly useless (as in this case)."---Greg Foresi
- Patriccio
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Re: Diamond in the Rough: My 75 Goldwing
I took the Puppy to a shop & paid lots of money for an expert to work out the electrical "ishoooes."
I counted over one hundred wires emanating from the wiring harness & environs. My brain can't acquire, can't adapt, can't accommodate, that many "things." Plus, I had some beer to consume.
I counted over one hundred wires emanating from the wiring harness & environs. My brain can't acquire, can't adapt, can't accommodate, that many "things." Plus, I had some beer to consume.
If there is one thing I have learned throughout this process it is this: Check your respirator for spiders before you put it on.
- BigBrian27
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Re: Diamond in the Rough: My 75 Goldwing
I do have a diagram but it doesn't appear to match my harness 100%. That is unless, of course, I am reading it incorrectly.ericheath wrote:Just be happy knowing you'll get it figured out, but if like me, you still won't understand 'lectricity. I think I recall the same issues as you describe. Keep guessing and checking unless you have a diagram.
1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing
1992 Kawasaki Concours ZG1000
Solid rotors suck! I have the PDF for the rotor drilling template, PM me if you would like a copy.
1992 Kawasaki Concours ZG1000
Solid rotors suck! I have the PDF for the rotor drilling template, PM me if you would like a copy.
- BigBrian27
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Re: Diamond in the Rough: My 75 Goldwing
I thought about that but the "lots of money" thing really turned me off...Patriccio wrote:I took the Puppy to a shop & paid lots of money for an expert to work out the electrical "ishoooes."
I counted over one hundred wires emanating from the wiring harness & environs. My brain can't acquire, can't adapt, can't accommodate, that many "things." Plus, I had some beer to consume.
1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing
1992 Kawasaki Concours ZG1000
Solid rotors suck! I have the PDF for the rotor drilling template, PM me if you would like a copy.
1992 Kawasaki Concours ZG1000
Solid rotors suck! I have the PDF for the rotor drilling template, PM me if you would like a copy.
- BigBrian27
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Re: Diamond in the Rough: My 75 Goldwing
All electrical issues remedied!
It was a combination of an aftermarket, non oem style start switch and dirty connnections in the left hand switch.
Glad that's all figured out!
It was a combination of an aftermarket, non oem style start switch and dirty connnections in the left hand switch.
Glad that's all figured out!
1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing
1992 Kawasaki Concours ZG1000
Solid rotors suck! I have the PDF for the rotor drilling template, PM me if you would like a copy.
1992 Kawasaki Concours ZG1000
Solid rotors suck! I have the PDF for the rotor drilling template, PM me if you would like a copy.
- BigBrian27
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Re: Diamond in the Rough: My 75 Goldwing
Very slow goings here. I lost my job unexpectedly which of course dried up all funds for the GL1000.
I have a few interviews tomorroe so I hope something pans out.
I have a few interviews tomorroe so I hope something pans out.
1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing
1992 Kawasaki Concours ZG1000
Solid rotors suck! I have the PDF for the rotor drilling template, PM me if you would like a copy.
1992 Kawasaki Concours ZG1000
Solid rotors suck! I have the PDF for the rotor drilling template, PM me if you would like a copy.
- CYBORG
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Re: Diamond in the Rough: My 75 Goldwing
Hang in there. Most of us have been thru the same thing. You will come out the other side in better shape, and wondering why you didn't change jobs a long time ago
1978 custom GL1000
1977 custom with 1200 engine
1985 gl1200
1977 custom with 1200 engine
1985 gl1200
- Patriccio
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Re: Diamond in the Rough: My 75 Goldwing
Bummer.
If there is one thing I have learned throughout this process it is this: Check your respirator for spiders before you put it on.
- BigBrian27
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Re: Diamond in the Rough: My 75 Goldwing
Much appreciated, I had a job interview yesterday so things are looking up.CYBORG wrote:Hang in there. Most of us have been thru the same thing. You will come out the other side in better shape, and wondering why you didn't change jobs a long time ago
1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing
1992 Kawasaki Concours ZG1000
Solid rotors suck! I have the PDF for the rotor drilling template, PM me if you would like a copy.
1992 Kawasaki Concours ZG1000
Solid rotors suck! I have the PDF for the rotor drilling template, PM me if you would like a copy.
- BigBrian27
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Re: Diamond in the Rough: My 75 Goldwing
Good news! I got a better paying job. Work will commence on the bike shortly!
1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing
1992 Kawasaki Concours ZG1000
Solid rotors suck! I have the PDF for the rotor drilling template, PM me if you would like a copy.
1992 Kawasaki Concours ZG1000
Solid rotors suck! I have the PDF for the rotor drilling template, PM me if you would like a copy.
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Re: Diamond in the Rough: My 75 Goldwing
Cliff (74yrs )
Keep your eyes and ears open and you'll learn something new, everyday.
New users please visit our "Shop Talk" for common tips and help: <---jdvorchak
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/page/ST
^^^^^^^click up here^^^^^
RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT Me Too!!
Cliff
'75 GL1000 home built trike; http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=39996
October,2017 BOTM https://nakedgoldwingsclub.com/forum/page/Welcome
previous rides:
1953 H-D Servi-car, naked, 1969-1978 (serial#53G1559 committed to memory!)
1980 CB900 Custom (triked) 1997-2003 .... R.I.P.
Keep your eyes and ears open and you'll learn something new, everyday.
New users please visit our "Shop Talk" for common tips and help: <---jdvorchak
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/page/ST
^^^^^^^click up here^^^^^
RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT Me Too!!
Cliff
'75 GL1000 home built trike; http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=39996
October,2017 BOTM https://nakedgoldwingsclub.com/forum/page/Welcome
previous rides:
1953 H-D Servi-car, naked, 1969-1978 (serial#53G1559 committed to memory!)
1980 CB900 Custom (triked) 1997-2003 .... R.I.P.
- CYBORG
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Re: Diamond in the Rough: My 75 Goldwing
Great! One door closes,....another opens
1978 custom GL1000
1977 custom with 1200 engine
1985 gl1200
1977 custom with 1200 engine
1985 gl1200
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