Wiring bike from scratch

[MNBikerPup]

Technically sure - they're just switches, and you can put them anywhere you can find a place to mount them and run wire to. You might want to explore weather proof switches, and make sure they can carry the amperage. Check out marine applications (boats all run on 12v systems too).

But... having your horn button down by your seat is pointless - might as well throw the horn out and save the weight.

On my XS650, which I wired up from scratch, I use a YHA205 handlebar switch on the left side, and need nothing on the right but my Tomaselli throttle. The YHA205 has horn, signals, kill and hi/low headlight all on one compact pod.

K, I know this is not the forum to post this, but coming across someone who has wired a bike from scratch, I got questions. My harness is shot. Plus, I only want to wire what's needed and rid the rest. So, what does the rectifier and ignitor do? And how can I wire them so that I have headlights, tail and signals and starter?

 

[Rocan]

no idea what an "ignitor" is... do you mean coils?

anyway, rectifier takes the AC current coming off your stator (alternator for you non-bike people) and turns it into a DC current. the rectifier is then followed by a voltage regulator which keeps the voltage down to allow the battery to be charged. new units come as a rectifier/regulator in one, saving space as well as being a little more rugged in my experience.

 

[teazer]

Ignitor is the name that Suzuki give to their CDI ignition box. It uses a small low voltage pulse from the trigger coils and uses that to switch the circuit to fire the coils and that's what makes the plugs spark.

Of course if you don't have a Suzuki, it could be anything.

 

[MNBikerPup]

Thanks. Now, just gotta figure out how to wire up the bike using those two units. You guys rocks. Thanks again.

 

[teazer]

You also need a horn and indicators aren't a bad idea - just keep them small and discrete. Start with a wiring diagram and Shop manual for your bike and take your time to plan it out. Include fuses and even a headlight relay or two is a good idea to reduce the power going through the switch.