Topic: I hate wiring. Please help... (CB550)

[speedy_the_drummer]

Well. Let's just say I hate wiring so much that this project has sat for almost 4 years. There are other reasons, but woo hoo I hate wiring.

After sitting for soooo long (I stripped it to the frame 4+ years ago), I think I'm ready to tackle this beast.

I hacked apart two terrible harness's (it's kind of a K, kind of an F model '75 CB550). I just put the harness back in. Took off the signals, maybe more, I don't remember when I redid the harness.

So here are the photos...












Thank you. Thank you. Thank. You.

[Jimray23]

I would suggest downloading 2 copies of the manuals. One for the k and one for the f model. The manuals should have wiring diagrams and help you piece it together. By the way why the mixture ( f and k)?

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Jim
1979 kz1000b ltd
    stage 3 cams
    pod air filters
    4-1 open exhaust(no muffler)
    full rewire
    dyna-s ignition
    dyna 3 ohm coils

[Jimray23]

Heres a shortcut to a wiring diagram. Hope it helps.

http://manuals.sohc4.net/cb550/

Feel free to ask questions and im sure someone with more honda experience chime in.

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Jim
1979 kz1000b ltd
    stage 3 cams
    pod air filters
    4-1 open exhaust(no muffler)
    full rewire
    dyna-s ignition
    dyna 3 ohm coils

[firebane]

Starter solenoid don't matter as one goes to the starter and one goes to the battery.

Yellow/red and green is to engage the solenoid. Green is ground and r/y goes to start button.

[NobleHops]

Speedy,

Download those diagrams, and take a close look at them. It isn't that complicated, but you'll need to learn the basics. Visit this page too, and read it a few times. You will need a multimeter, it is essential to working on this stuff.

http://www.motorcycleproject.com/text/SOHCcharging.html

C'mon back and ask your questions and you will be on your way.

N.

[Steve_K]

I have enlarged my wiring diagrams, like 2 by 3 feet.  I can mount them in on the wall and see it from my bike lift.  I have found that some diagrams may not be perfect.  Also I think Honda may have blended harnesses over model years.  But, these bikes are 40 years old, PO may have done some modifications.
Steve

[speedy_the_drummer]

calj737, thank you so much! You're even from RVA. I lived there the last 10 years, just moved to Nashville and brought this thing with me...

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I got most of the wiring connected up. The only weird thing I'm seeing is this connection from HARNESS to ELEC. BOX....


What is that mystery wire and do I need it?