Topic: bobber wiring question

[wicat]

Hey guys im customizing my bike into a bobber and wanted to know about wiring it up? The question is i want to know what i can remove in the electrical deparement? Im going to do away with the horn and would like the bars to be pretty clean and simple so to remove the on of switch or relocate it would be fine. The bike in question is a 73 cb750k3.

[mystic_1]

The ignition kill switch can certainly be relocated, from a stricly mechanical point of view.  Whether or not this is a good idea is a matter of opinion.  All of the switches on the bars, in fact, can be relocated.

There's very little that can be outright removed.  Turn signals of course, since you can use hand signals.  Headlight and taillight are legal requirements.  Starter and solenoid can be removed if you go kick-only.  Charging system is necessary, as is the ignition system.  Many people relocate these into an electrical box below the carbs, assuming the stock airbox isn't in the way.

mystic_1

[wicat]

Thanks thats what i was looking for. Goong kick only im sure if i search i can find my answer but does it start any diffrent? Such as it turns the motor over but not as well as with the starter?

[Bodi]

How well it starts depends on your weight and strength. Often kickstarting is "better" since the ignition system has full voltage rather than the dropped voltage from the battery having to supply 100A or so to the starter motor.
The kickstarter turns the transmission input shaft. It only works with the clutch engaged, and if the transmission is in gear the rear wheel will turn as well.
The electric start turns the primary shaft so it turns the engine over regardless of clutch (assuming your primary chains are there) except obviously the rear wheel will turn if in gear with clutch engaged.
Thus if you stall out pulling away you can restart immediately with the electric start but have to find neutral before kicking.

[KingCustomCycles.com]

I have made a schematic available for free to people here.  Check my posts. KingCustomCycles

[oldhondarider]

quick question...

1st... thank you for the free schematic..
I'm very interested in modifying my harness... however...being a noob at electrical... well...a noob a lot of this stuff....

I have a few questions.. I don't know how the red can connect with the black wire at the Master Switch.  Also...I have colored your schematic and am in need of help as to what the remaining colored wires are to be...  would you be able to assist me in this?

[KingCustomCycles.com]

Red is direct from the battery, not switched off ever.  Black is switched positive, as you have it drawn.  The "master" switch simply turns all the normal circuits on and then othe switches may be selected for options like headlight off/bright/dim.  I sure hope this helps. 

[cafe2be]

I used kings diagram on my bike. Worked perfectly. Cleaned up alot of the OEM spaghetti crap.

[92sc300tt]

So with this system there will only be one fuse on the bike?