Always trying new things.. Motogadget M-Unit

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Always trying new things.. Motogadget M-Unit

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It started out, simple enough.My LED flashers were not flashing, even with an electronic flasher unit. I deduced, with the help of Hamster, that there was a bad ground or something somewhere.

Now keep in mind, I never intended for No Quarter to be much more than a quick project. As time went on, I scabbed this light on, that horn on, etc etc. Pretty soon the wiring looked like one of those previous owner jobs. I didn't mind, it was reliable and hidden under the seat, and shelter, and side panels and and...

So when I started looking for my turn signal wiring issue, I had to undo some wiring. Which lead to undo more wiring, which lead to.. well you know. The picture below pretty much sums it up. When I took the picture, I STILL had not found the exact problem, but I did deduce that some how one of the wires going to the flasher was wrong. Problem is, I don't remeber ever changing that wire, and the flashers worked fine until one day..

Looking at this rats nest, I was determined to rewrap and reroute and clean everything up. And then.. the M-unit crossed my path. The solution to all that plastic wrapped copper... but it was expensive. Kinda like stupid expensive. I kept trying to justify buying the unit, together with the M-button, and the M-switches. I just could not bring myself to pull the trigger.. until..

I'm sitting at my computer, looking at the m-unit instructions for the 20th time, and, for the 20th time, trying to talk myself into it, when the phone rings. It's a guy from Seattle who I built a greenhouse for. He wants his shelving hung, as he can't deal with it. A 20 minute job, with 5 hours of round trip driving. Not something I really jump at. So I tell him, I am going to charge for a full days labor to do the work. He asks "how much?" I look at my screen, and right there in front of me, on the computer screen, is the price for the M-Unit, button and switches. I tell him a price that is the same as the M-unit. He says "OK - when can you get here?"

Needless to say,the unit, button and switches are on their way. I will be following up on this thread with pictures and such. Stay tuned.
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I haven't started putting mine on yet, but I do believe it will ease the wiring woes that can plague these old girls.

That M-button is certainly a marvel!
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very cool..and expensive.
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the fine folks at Revival use and speak highly of the M-Unit.
Looks like THE fix for complete builds. Take many photos of your install. :orange

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Will do. The first pics will likely be of the pile of electrical tape I removed.. :)
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bookmarked. I will be following along, I have one of these units marked for my next project.

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Thought seriously of one myself. Someone here in San Antonio had one for sale (unused) cheap but wouldn't talk of mailing it even though I would prepay. 140 miles round trip just seemed too far, but still----
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As usual, these projects turn into careers. What started as a chase to figure out why my blinkers were not blinking turned into a full rewire and more.

I removed the skins and seat and battery,then began "unwiring". I saved as much of the original wire so if I need to make new runs, I can color match thee wires to the original Honda wiring scheme.

Here are a couple snaps of the wiring as it existed.
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As promised, a pile of cut off electrical tape.
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Parts have started to roll in, the M-unit, M-button, (1) 2 switch m-switch, (1) 3 switch m-switch, and a lithium battery.
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I removed the original battery box and cut the battery retaining lever off.
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Next I cut a component mounting plate out of thick aluminum, polished it, and riveted it into place.
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I played with the mounting configuration of the electrical units until I liked them. Then drilled holes, as well as added a battery strap.
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Here is everything in place. Note the fused distribution box. This will be used to route power to ancillary devices (Fuel Pump, Horn relay, fan, Driving light relay, ignition system).
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More to come... I have removed the handlebar controls and drilled the bars for wiring the new m-switches.
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I also ordered a keyless remote to install while I'm at it. I'll send up a flare when I emerge from the shop someday.. just shoot me. I also grabbed a new throttle since the old controls will no longer be needed. Combined with the new throttle cable Irish fabbed for me, it should smooth as glass now.
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(first 2 photos) Somehow 'rats nest' just doesn't say it all.... :lol:
Great way of relocating the elex. and key less. Sweet !! tumb2 tumb2

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That's really neat, I wish someone would phone me for shelving :lol:
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Been following your thread. Great project. Always something to do on these older bikes. Just installed a side stand interlock/indicator light circuit on my '85 Limited Edition.

Question - the keyless remote - what is the make, model and where did you get it from? This sounds like a good project.

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Hey Ernest, The M-unit uses a simple on off circuit that is typically routed through the ignition key. I simply bought a remote control 12V switch. It was like 15 bucks.
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Ernest, Motogadget also makes the M-lock wireless key. Pricy, but pretty cool!
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I've read this thread twice, but I'm still a little confused. (Confusion most likely caused by the mixture of cold meds, anti-biotics, etc...)

However, could someone please explain in a sentence or two why this M-Unit is great?

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