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Are the new aftermarket wiring looms any good?
« on: October 09, 2015, 07:10:42 AM »
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Re: Are the new aftermarket wiring looms any good?
« Reply #1 on: October 09, 2015, 08:17:34 AM »
Hondaman wrote some comments on new harnesses that I dont remember - yeah, I am being very helpful here ;D.  Something about brown wire being different, but many people bought and used replacement harnesses, I would rather believe they are better than the 40 years old original.

On my build I used F harness that came with the engine, completely unwrapped it and sorted out wires I had no use for - like the clutch switch connection for instance and running lights.
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Re: Are the new aftermarket wiring looms any good?
« Reply #2 on: October 09, 2015, 12:17:44 PM »
I imported an aftermarket loom to the UK from USA and it was spot on, correct ends, gauge and insulation colours and cheaper than I could buy in UK.

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Re: Are the new aftermarket wiring looms any good?
« Reply #3 on: October 09, 2015, 02:13:35 PM »
 I put one on my K0, it works fine. I added a  blade fuse block and a fused feed wire to the headlight bucket for future relays. There may be an exception with the taillight wire due to wiring differences between euro and usa lighting setups. Some people had to make a jumper in the headlight to make the taillight come on. Mine worked fine.
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Re: Are the new aftermarket wiring looms any good?
« Reply #4 on: October 09, 2015, 04:35:51 PM »
where did you get yours?

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Re: Are the new aftermarket wiring looms any good?
« Reply #5 on: October 09, 2015, 04:39:07 PM »
I put one on my CBX and it is far superior to stock. Better more flexible wire, connectors aren't hard and brittle, sheaths and crimps all perfect.
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Re: Are the new aftermarket wiring looms any good?
« Reply #6 on: October 09, 2015, 06:21:20 PM »
I put one on my CBX and it is far superior to stock. Better more flexible wire, connectors aren't hard and brittle, sheaths and crimps all perfect.
I have one for CBX also. the engine has been apart for almost 3 years with all the bodywork perfectly refinished.....God...I hope I get to it soon. All the parts to rebuild the engine on hand as well.
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Re: Are the new aftermarket wiring looms any good?
« Reply #7 on: October 09, 2015, 07:49:27 PM »
I bought a new harness for my 750 K6 from Vintagecb750 and it was a perfect match to the old one. good quality and no color mismatches. my stock one was roached from the PO so it was a must to upgrade. for $89...the peace of mind is worth the investment...electrical gremlins are never fun to trace down. Also added blade fuses in the process.
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Re: Are the new aftermarket wiring looms any good?
« Reply #8 on: October 10, 2015, 04:38:28 PM »
I bought a new harness for my 750 K6 from Vintagecb750 and it was a perfect match to the old one. good quality and no color mismatches. my stock one was roached from the PO so it was a must to upgrade. for $89...the peace of mind is worth the investment...electrical gremlins are never fun to trace down. Also added blade fuses in the process.
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I bought one from VintageCB750 for my K8 and it was good quality, perfect match to the old one and no color mismatches.
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Re: Are the new aftermarket wiring looms any good?
« Reply #9 on: October 11, 2015, 08:44:58 PM »
Yes they are very good!!!

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Re: Are the new aftermarket wiring looms any good?
« Reply #10 on: October 11, 2015, 08:58:45 PM »
I bought a new harness for my 750 K6 from Vintagecb750 and it was a perfect match to the old one. good quality and no color mismatches. my stock one was roached from the PO so it was a must to upgrade. for $89...the peace of mind is worth the investment...electrical gremlins are never fun to trace down. Also added blade fuses in the process.
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I bought one from VintageCB750 for my K8 and it was good quality, perfect match to the old one and no color mismatches.

yes, I have one in my K5. No issues.
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Re: Are the new aftermarket wiring looms any good?
« Reply #11 on: October 11, 2015, 09:08:13 PM »
 I got mine at vintage cb750 also.
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