1970 Honda CL350 Simplified Wiring Help

[plyzo]

Sorry if this has been posted numerous times, but I was not able to find electrical wiring specific to the CL350. I started breaking down my bike but had some questions about wiring. I remove the original handlebar with all components in hopes of simplifying it all. I want to just run speedo, headlight, rear light and no turn signals. I was just wondering if someone might have a simplified electrical schematic to go off of. I also am planning on getting a smaller battery but not sure what electrical components I can take off the bike that I won't need.

I will be posting some pics on my bike build in hopes that some of you could help me through the build.


Thanks,

Miguel

 

[plyzo]

I did find this electrical diagram that I think I can go off of.

http://oldmanhonda.com/MC/wiring350F.html



Miguel

 

[Jrasm]

I think the '70 CL bikes are all 2 cylinder http://oldmanhonda.com/MC/wiring350K4.html

IIRC, the 1970 CB and CL 350s share the same wiring. There's a few differences between the two (exhaust, tank/seat, tires, etc) but the wiring was the same.

Which ever way you go, it sounds like it'll be completely custom for you. For instance, are you keeping the kill switch? if not, you have a number of places you can wire in your coils, for instance, directly to the positive supply (black) or directly to your key.

As far as a smaller battery is concerned. you won't be able to remove components simply because you're getting a smaller battery.
However you could replace the stock regulator and rectifier with an aftermarket setup.
Are you keeping the starter motor? If so, it may be against your better interests to get a smaller battery, but if you go kick start only you won't need much more than what it takes to keep the lights and coils everything running.

 

[plyzo]

I wasnt planning on having a kill switch and yes I am still keeping the starter. I was planning on relocating the key under the seat pan and then just putting a simple starter button on the handlebars.


Thanks for the info I appreciate it.

 

[plyzo]

BTW, I was planning on updating the rectifier and regulator with the oregon motorcycles version for the CL350.

 

[Sonreir]

Here's a diagram I made for my 360. I'm running with the OMP R/R as well, so that part should be fairly clear. Ignore the Hondaman ignition (unless you're planning on running one).

My CJ didn't come with a starter, so no wiring for that, either.

If you have specific questions, go ahead and ask, but this should get you 90% of the way.

 

[trek97]

Here's a diagram I made for my 360. I'm running with the OMP R/R as well, so that part should be fairly clear. Ignore the Hondaman ignition (unless you're planning on running one).

My CJ didn't come with a starter, so no wiring for that, either.

If you have specific questions, go ahead and ask, but this should get you 90% of the way.

Sonreir. I am ready to give you a big hug right now !!!

 

[Sonreir]

Sonreir. I am ready to give you a big hug right now !!!

lol... thanks?

Also... I'm running with LED turn signals which is the reason for the diodes to my indicator light. The headlight is switched as well, so I can start the bike without the headlight running (this was to save wattage for my battery eliminator, but this didn't work out as well as I'd hoped and I'll have to revisit it at some point).

 

[plyzo]

Sonreir thanks so much for the information. I had one question though, the white wire you have coming from the alternator is not connected in your diagram, is that correct?

 

[mydlyfkryzis]

I can answer that, his white and yellow are connected together, that schematic shows a common connector. the alternator is set up with 4 oils and 2 coils in the original setup. The headlight switch controlled them. Headlights off, you run on 4 coils. When you put the heafdlight on, the switch connects the yellow and white together to give you 6 coils of power. A common mod is to permanently connect the 2 wires, to give full output at all times. the later model (1976) CB360's came from the factory that way, as Federal Law required headlights on whenever the engine was running. So Honda did that white/yellow jumper permanently and eliminated the headlight on/off switch.