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Offline grcamna2

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Rehabbing my original wiring harness..
« on: July 10, 2019, 10:15:13 am »
Does anyone sell a similar non-adhesive wiring harness wrap that is as nice as the oem?
75' CB400F/'bunch o' parts' & 81' CB125S modded to a 'CB200S'
  I love the small ones too !
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Re: Rehabbing my original wiring harness..
« Reply #1 on: July 10, 2019, 05:45:12 pm »
I used this on my most recent harness refurb:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06Y2KDQRN/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It is more glossy than the original wrap, but the original may have been dulled by 40 years of exposure. No gooey/sticky adhesive to deal with, just plain wrap.

I used a wrap or two of this at the ends to hold it in place:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HWRO744/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
TAMTF...


Wilbur



Projects:
"Evolution": http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=100352.0
"P.O. Debacle": http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,126692.msg1441661.html#msg1441661
F2/F3 O-rings: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=113672.msg1300721#msg1300721
Cam Tower Studs: https://www.mcmaster.com/#93210a017/=t19sgp
Clean up that nasty harness: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=137351.msg1549191#msg1549191
                                           http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,148188.msg1688494.html#msg1688494
                                           http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,139544.msg1579364.html#msg1579364
                                           http://oldmanhonda.com/MC/wiring750K1.html
Charging system diagnosis: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=1012.msg8345#msg8345
Get the manuals: http://manuals.sohc4.net/cb750k/
The Dragon: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=45183.msg1571675#msg1571675
Headlight Switch: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=113986.msg1283236#msg1283236
Branden's leak free top end thread: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=107040.0
Engine Lifting Made Easy: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,58210.msg1684742.html#msg1684742
                                      http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,100352.msg1675840.html#msg1675840
Static and Dynamic Timing: http://www.hondachopper.com/garage/carb_info/timing/timing1.html
Airbox Gasket Replacement: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,114485.msg1290000.html#msg1290000
"Café" : http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,84697.msg953814.html#msg953814
PD Carb Choke Linkage: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,100352.msg1669248.html#msg1669248
                                    http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,110931.msg1248354.html#msg1248354
                                    http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,48858.msg515204.html#msg515204
Follow up on your damn posts: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,144305.msg1791605.html#msg1791605
Taiwanese Cam Chain Tensioners:  http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,155043.msg1774841.html#msg1774841
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Primary Drive: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,166063.msg1919278.html#msg1919278
Tank Latch: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,165975.msg1919495.html#msg1919495
Shorten your forks: http://vintage-and-classic-honda-s.456789.n3.nabble.com/How-to-shorten-forks-td4042465.html DO NOT CUT THE SPRINGS!
Clutch How To: http://vintage-and-classic-honda-s.456789.n3.nabble.com/How-to-change-and-adjust-a-clutch-SOHC-td4040391.html
Late model K7/K8/F2/F3 front sprocket cover removal: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,178428.msg2072279.html#msg2072279
630 to 530 conversion: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180710.msg2094423.html#msg2094423

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Offline grcamna2

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Re: Rehabbing my original wiring harness..
« Reply #2 on: July 10, 2019, 08:01:40 pm »
Has it held up ok for you in the Fl heat for a few years? The bike I will be using it on will be parked outside 24/7 in the CA heat.I have tried using just adhesive electrical tape but it will lose it's stickiness after a while and begin unraveling.
That factory tape is nice,and the way they wrap it.. real tough to match  ;)
75' CB400F/'bunch o' parts' & 81' CB125S modded to a 'CB200S'
  I love the small ones too !
Do your BEST...nobody can take that away from you.

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Re: Rehabbing my original wiring harness..
« Reply #3 on: July 11, 2019, 04:48:26 am »
Has it held up ok for you in the Fl heat for a few years? The bike I will be using it on will be parked outside 24/7 in the CA heat.I have tried using just adhesive electrical tape but it will lose it's stickiness after a while and begin unraveling.
That factory tape is nice,and the way they wrap it.. real tough to match  ;)

So far so good. I've used standard electrical tape in the past and the sticky goo it leaves behind is a mess. The wrap I linked to above worked really well and does not have any sticky adhesive to deal with. Had to do some soul searching to spend nine dollars on a roll of tape, but I'm glad I did. The second link is a silicone tape that actually fuses to itself and also seems to be holding up better than plain electrical tape for terminating the ends of the wrap.
TAMTF...


Wilbur



Projects:
"Evolution": http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=100352.0
"P.O. Debacle": http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,126692.msg1441661.html#msg1441661
F2/F3 O-rings: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=113672.msg1300721#msg1300721
Cam Tower Studs: https://www.mcmaster.com/#93210a017/=t19sgp
Clean up that nasty harness: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=137351.msg1549191#msg1549191
                                           http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,148188.msg1688494.html#msg1688494
                                           http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,139544.msg1579364.html#msg1579364
                                           http://oldmanhonda.com/MC/wiring750K1.html
Charging system diagnosis: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=1012.msg8345#msg8345
Get the manuals: http://manuals.sohc4.net/cb750k/
The Dragon: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=45183.msg1571675#msg1571675
Headlight Switch: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=113986.msg1283236#msg1283236
Branden's leak free top end thread: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=107040.0
Engine Lifting Made Easy: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,58210.msg1684742.html#msg1684742
                                      http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,100352.msg1675840.html#msg1675840
Static and Dynamic Timing: http://www.hondachopper.com/garage/carb_info/timing/timing1.html
Airbox Gasket Replacement: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,114485.msg1290000.html#msg1290000
"Café" : http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,84697.msg953814.html#msg953814
PD Carb Choke Linkage: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,100352.msg1669248.html#msg1669248
                                    http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,110931.msg1248354.html#msg1248354
                                    http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,48858.msg515204.html#msg515204
Follow up on your damn posts: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,144305.msg1791605.html#msg1791605
Taiwanese Cam Chain Tensioners:  http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,155043.msg1774841.html#msg1774841
Gumtwo Seat Cover: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,164440.msg1897366.html#msg1897366
Primary Drive: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,166063.msg1919278.html#msg1919278
Tank Latch: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,165975.msg1919495.html#msg1919495
Shorten your forks: http://vintage-and-classic-honda-s.456789.n3.nabble.com/How-to-shorten-forks-td4042465.html DO NOT CUT THE SPRINGS!
Clutch How To: http://vintage-and-classic-honda-s.456789.n3.nabble.com/How-to-change-and-adjust-a-clutch-SOHC-td4040391.html
Late model K7/K8/F2/F3 front sprocket cover removal: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,178428.msg2072279.html#msg2072279
630 to 530 conversion: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180710.msg2094423.html#msg2094423

Sent from my Tandy TRS-80!

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Re: Rehabbing my original wiring harness..
« Reply #4 on: December 06, 2019, 05:55:43 am »
I used this on my most recent harness refurb:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06Y2KDQRN/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It is more glossy than the original wrap, but the original may have been dulled by 40 years of exposure. No gooey/sticky adhesive to deal with, just plain wrap.

I used a wrap or two of this at the ends to hold it in place:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HWRO744/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I know this is an old post, but do you remove the old wire harness wrap/sheathing first, or just go over it with this stuff?  This is my first time restoring a wiring harness.  Mine is in fairly good condition for its age '73.  Thanks!

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Re: Rehabbing my original wiring harness..
« Reply #5 on: January 11, 2020, 07:13:00 pm »
I remove the old stuff first and go all new
75' CB400F/'bunch o' parts' & 81' CB125S modded to a 'CB200S'
  I love the small ones too !
Do your BEST...nobody can take that away from you.