CB360 new harness - still problems

[renslow]

Hate to start another post but i need you guru's to help me out.

So I posted here about a month ago about not getting power to my harness, well part of my harness(coils, switches etc)

I ended up purchasing an untouched harness and now i still have some problems. With everything plugged in and my coils turned on I get .15v to my points that are wide open. When i turn them off it cuts to nothing (makes sense) but I clearly thats not enough power. My starter still does nothing. My blinkers are getting power though which is a first but still im lost. The ground from the flasher isnt connected, the wires for all the indicators arent plugged in, the brake light isnt grounded but this still shouldnt cause a loss of power to the coils right?

So the condensor being grounded is that just the bolts holding it down? On top of the coil? If so then that could be a problem. The bolts are stripped and the condensor is rather loose but i wanted to ask to make sure.

I may post some pictures to get a better understanding of some other questions I have. I hate to post here with stupid problems but I don't have too many options. Can anyone possibly guide me through this?

 

[Sonreir]

Where are you taking the reading from? From the end of the wires leading to the points or from the end of the points, themselves?

 

[renslow]

Some snaps

 

[renslow]

shitshishit

 

[renslow]

Im taking it from the points -

 

[Sonreir]

Try from the wires where they connect into the points. There should be a couple of circlet terminals that bolt to the points. That's a good spot.

 

[renslow]

So I hit the multimeter into the connector of the two yellow wires going from the condensor to the breaker as well as the two blue wires and I didnt get any readings. ?

I also plugged it into the connector coming off the coils, the black and white striped and I got a solid reading of about 12v or so. Is there a lose wire or shitty grounds from the wires going into the breaker points?

Why would my starter not turn over? I have power to my low/high beams for my headlight as well as my blinkers. More concerned about getting a solid reading to my points obviously so i can kick it over and ride this thing. Is this leading me anywhere?

 

[Sonreir]

So I hit the multimeter into the connector of the two yellow wires going from the condensor to the breaker as well as the two blue wires and I didnt get any readings?

That's not good. Kill switch set to run?

I also plugged it into the connector coming off the coils, the black and white striped and I got a solid reading of about 12v or so. Is there a lose wire or shitty grounds from the wires going into the breaker points?

So +12V from the black/white is correct. You should see a similar reading on the yellow and the blue if the coils are good.

Why would my starter not turn over? I have power to my low/high beams for my headlight as well as my blinkers. More concerned about getting a solid reading to my points obviously so i can kick it over and ride this thing. Is this leading me anywhere?

You have a black wire the connects to the solenoid. Check and ensure you're getting a +12V reading from that wire.

 

[renslow]

Definitely made sure of the kill switch being on. Thought it was a bit odd considering I just did this about an hour ago and i got a slight reading from it(power to breaker point). May just rewire it to make some more sense.

So a black wire coming off the harness, on this picture is live and was wondering if thats suppose to be from the horn? or to the front stop switch? But its also giving 12v. Figured its for the horn because its somewhat together when i got the harness. Gah i have no idea. The two black wires off the starter switch is hooked into the harness and is giving me power as well. WTF

I feel like might be confusing - but that black wire coming off the starter magnetic switch is live as well. (that runs from the mag switch to the regulator)

Sonreir, I really appreciate your help here.

 

[Sonreir]

Horn should get a black wire and a light green wire (usually female spade connectors). The starter solenoid should have a black wire and a yellow/red wire. You seemed to imply that it has two black wires?

 

[renslow]

Oh no no I was referring to the two black wires coming off the handle bar switch that go into the harness. Not the black wire of the mag switch. Should have cleared that up a bit -

So do you think that I should go through the wiring coming off the condenser to the points? Seeing full power coming out of my coils gave me a bit of hope as well as power to everything else.

As of right now im not toooo concerned about the starter not working, i previously had a CJ360 so this electric start is still a luxury to me. Still though..

 

[Sonreir]

OK... let's sort out the coils first.

Check the black/white wire going into the coils and ensure it has a 12V reading. Next, check the yellow and blue wires coming out of the coils each have 12V, too. They should so long as the black/white does.

 

[renslow]

OK... let's sort out the coils first.

Check the black/white wire going into the coils and ensure it has a 12V reading. Next, check the yellow and blue wires coming out of the coils each have 12V, too. They should so long as the black/white does.

That I can do. Just got to class and I work late tonight so I won't get another chance to work on the bike till tomorrow. I'll be sure to check that out when I can and update the thread. Thanks again for giving me hope! Appreciate it

 

[renslow]

Excellent news!

After purchasing a new harness and the help of Sonreir I finally solved my problem.

The wires to my points were sitting in the wrong position. They were wrapped around the plastic looking washer that sits inbetween the metal band of the points to the bolts. An easy fix! Once i pulled the points off and checked it out I knew that was the problem.

So from all these threads I finally have power!

Next issue! Does anyone know some good remedies to pull off stripped bolts? My phillips heads to my stator covers are toast. I've tried some pb blaster, impact screwdriver, flathead chisel and a hammer to try and break em' free, I havent gotten them to budge what-so-ever.

 

[Sonreir]

1/4" drill bit to remove the heads and then vise grips on the studs that will be left after the cover is removed.

 

[renslow]

Ah, ill be sure to try that out when I get the time. Hopefully I don't run into any more problems with this old hag. Once the timing is set I can start putting it back together.

Such a relief seeing the end of that test light elimuminate on the points. With all the electrical problems out of the way I should be golden finishing up the rest of the bike