Topic: Relocating wiring questions

[rangerboy2788]

sorry if i sound like a newb but i am sorta ( first cafe bike). where do you guy relocate the wiring under the ( solenoid, rectifier....) im building my grandpas 75 cb550 into a cafe. The biggest thing i have to figure out now is where to put the pile of wires? pics would be appreciated btw i cant seem to get the search to work?

[LesterPiglet]

Search is broken at the minute. Best offer at the minute is google search on the left side under HOME.

[Rigid]

Wiring can go anywhere you can route it.  I use inside the frame, and eliminate all that I can.  Relocating the components can go a long way towards reducing wiring.

[rangerboy2788]

Well I slimmed the wiring harness down all that I could but really wonder where a guy could mount all of the components and have them all available at a moments notice, and keep them reasonably close to one another. I think when my seat gets here ill have a better idea how much room I got under it.

[nwrocker]

I put mine in the cowl behind the seat.  This requires that you ad about 18" of wire to every wire to stretch it out.

[lucky]

First rule if wiring is to put the components in place FIRST.
Then install the interconnecting wiring.

Try to keep wires as short as possible.

Honda already did the work for you.
All major componets are near the battery and the alternator.

Then on the front are all of the lights and switches.
On the rear is tail lights.

Thats it.

[rangerboy2788]

Hey thanks guys! ill post up some pics when i can, I basically just moved the wiring up under the front of the seat. I've seen alot of people put them under the back cowl, but im gonna put my battery there on its side(gel cell or dry cell) and only have to get longer battery wires.