Topic: Right hand controls install CB500

[HS]

So my RH controls including the kill switch, start button and headlight control were rough at best.  I looked at rebuilding it but the screws holding the connectors were stripping too easily, the dial for the kill switch was broken...better to start anew IMO.

So I pulled the control and the harness through the headlight bucket and handle bar...what a PITA that was.

Could use some advice on how best to thread the new harness through the handlebar.  I used some white lithium grease to help move things along but it was a hell of a fight.  I figure inserting will be worse, but I was thinking if I used some wire wrapped at the front end of the harness and shrink wrapped the connectors, perhaps that would help with the pull and push.  Any tips appreciated!

HS

[MJL]

I had some heavy string I put through the bar (Use an air gun to blow it through) I tied the string around the wires and taped them together with electrical tape. You will want to put the bars in a vise so you can pull with one hand and push with the other. Other than that… take your time.

[HS]

I had some heavy string I put through the bar (Use an air gun to blow it through) I tied the string around the wires and taped them together with electrical tape. You will want to put the bars in a vise so you can pull with one hand and push with the other. Other than that… take your time.

Thanks, MJL.  Appreciate the advice.  The correct control should be here later this week so I'll be putting this to good use.

HS