Your content is really thorough and as a newbie to motorcycles and building my own, it’s nice to finally see a video that breaks things down in an easy to understand kind of way!
@BrickHouseBuilds3 жыл бұрын
That is the goal! I capitalized on my ramblings and ocd tendencies! Im glad you are enjoying the content and find it helpful!
@justinlacy84283 жыл бұрын
@@BrickHouseBuilds I do! It’s frustrating to search KZfaq for how to do complicated things only to find time lapse videos without explanation narratives. I’m building a 1982 Virago XV750 cafe racer. I got an m-button and M-unit blue. The wiring seems really daunting but excited to take a stab at it
@BrickHouseBuilds3 жыл бұрын
@@justinlacy8428 Its not so bad. Try to draw out a diagram that is easy for you to understand and follow. Put arrows on there to map the flow of current, that helps make it a bit more clear
@katywalker83222 жыл бұрын
Oh the fun of colour codes. Older Aprilias use blue for earth, green / black for switched live before the fuse, and green after the fuse. Aren't standards great!
@BrickHouseBuilds2 жыл бұрын
The insanity! 😂
@moto_dras3 жыл бұрын
Super useful video man!! Saved for my build tips. Thanks!
@BrickHouseBuilds3 жыл бұрын
Im happy it helped as thats the goal!
@abbs41603 жыл бұрын
Awesome videos. What an excellent job you have done to the cx. As always you are very informative and a pleasure to watch. I’m in the middle of a sportster build and your methodical way of doing things are an inspiration which hopefully I can replicate on my own builds.
@BrickHouseBuilds3 жыл бұрын
Sportsters are so fun. They are the do-er of all things but master of none lol. I appreciate you watching and am happy the content is helpful.
@jaycarva Жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks for taking the time to make it!
@BrickHouseBuilds Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Hopefully you found it helpful! 🤘
@Manandmachine7723 жыл бұрын
Very good, always appreciate any tips given
@BrickHouseBuilds3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks Carl! Im glad they help!
@mikeohonda4863 жыл бұрын
That was a great video, very informative. Im grappling with an original CX500 loom at the moment that has a few additions and a few things removed. The original fuse board had to be removed and a new digital clock and idiot lights have been installed. Much of the wiring that was in the headlamp has been badly mistreated. I have followed things the way you have. The diagrams are a must. Then draw out your own diagrams to suit your modifications. Makes things much clearer. The new style cable you are using, I think over here its called thin wall cable.
@BrickHouseBuilds3 жыл бұрын
So many times messing with a harness that has been previously messed with takes 5 times longer to get done. Good luck to ya!
@anton12103 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this usefull info. By the way the bike is really looking sweet!!
@BrickHouseBuilds3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Anton, I appreciate you watching!
@niconine2688 ай бұрын
Great frikkin video my man. Thankyou
@BrickHouseBuilds8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@bigal7561 Жыл бұрын
soldering connections and splices. Do a video on that please
@BrickHouseBuilds Жыл бұрын
I actually recently made that exact video. Probably a month ago so its ready for ya
@anthonysatchel36083 жыл бұрын
Everything I’ve been looking for lately, you’ve been my guy! Thank you and great job very informative! Sub from me!
@BrickHouseBuilds3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that sir! I want to get good info out there to help others
@bigal7561 Жыл бұрын
I enjoy your channel. You do a great job and your content is excellent. I was subbed but for some reason, I got un-subbed. I was wondering why I wasn't getting any notifications. Anyway, I'm back and I do order from links, so thanks.
@BrickHouseBuilds Жыл бұрын
Well thank you much! YT is weird in how it sends us notifications
@user-sm3ky5cf9d3 ай бұрын
Great tutorial brother, i suk at electrical , in the processof frankenstiening a 86" suzuki vs 700 with an 800 engine in it..
@samjoentess91682 жыл бұрын
Fuggin Brilliant
@BrickHouseBuilds2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sam!
@dustysuds30062 жыл бұрын
Great information. Is it necessary to include the CDI unit in a new electrical system for CX500?
@BrickHouseBuilds2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yes, you would retain the cdi and integrate it into a rewire.
@wolverinebear5357 Жыл бұрын
Bout to try an refurbish/rebuild the harness on my newly aquired 06 CBR 600rr. The harness is looking like crap an the connectors look dirty an crusty, is there any type of cleaner/spray to clean the connectors to get them atleast looking decent? Should buy all new wire an completely rebuild or just cut the old tape off try to clean an re-wrap?
@BrickHouseBuilds Жыл бұрын
For plastic portions basic wd40 and a toothbrush work great. For electronic parts some electronics spray works well. If the wires ohm out good id avoid taking the time to rewire and just tape the necessary areas.
@speedball10003 жыл бұрын
i have a 1996 1200 sportster .i bouth a 1998 wire harness how do you adapt this harness to fit the 96 bike ,some things are different like the main fuse is 30 on the 98 harness but the 96 calls for a 30 among other things.
@BrickHouseBuilds3 жыл бұрын
Larry there is no way I can possibly answer that. You would have to carefully compare the two bikes diagrams and figure out what needs to be changed/moved/repinned/etc
@gonzsalina68763 жыл бұрын
Hahaha 🤣
@zragevii47052 жыл бұрын
Do you have any suggestions for a bike without any readily available wiring diagrams? I have an original harness that's all cut up, but not much more than that. It's a carb 250cc twin
@BrickHouseBuilds2 жыл бұрын
Well you just need to pick up a service manual for the bike. Has the diagrams you need and more
@zragevii47052 жыл бұрын
@@BrickHouseBuilds I'm not sure where I would get one. The bike was a Chinese clone of a Honda 250cc twin on what appeared to be a Honda shadow frame and body.
@achirasamantha17823 жыл бұрын
Hi, how did you identify the wire sizes?
@BrickHouseBuilds3 жыл бұрын
For me I can just look at the wire and know the size by now but a quick way to gauge approximately how big they are would be to compare to some strippers.
@peterschaller96923 жыл бұрын
I have a 2 slot female connector coming of my main harness but I am having a hard time trying to find out where to plug it in. IV dune it 3times , but for the life of it,I'm at the end of my rope as soon as I have it in I get my red,s back up . thankyou sir.just me. Desperate.
@BrickHouseBuilds3 жыл бұрын
Hey Peter that is nearly impossible to help with beyond my standard answer which is make sure you have a service manual. You can reference the wiring diagrams for color codes on that plug and go from there. I would say look for the matching 2 pin male connector but I'm sure you have already.
@peterschaller96922 жыл бұрын
@@BrickHouseBuilds Thanks for the heads up.pete
@pmacc355710 ай бұрын
Thanks for the vid. Is it possible to do an actual example: first explain the diagram and what you are going to do, then talk us through on the actual bike doing the work? Just an idea
@BrickHouseBuilds10 ай бұрын
This video would be the exact thing you are after. I was diagnosing an electrical fault with the lights and document clearly how I worked through the diagram to sort it. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b-Blecl2udvFqWw.html
@ms_pocket23712 жыл бұрын
I have a question for qny one who know? Can u take ur wiring harness all the way off and hook up a separate wire to the starter swicht so it will still turn over without having all the other wired
@BrickHouseBuilds2 жыл бұрын
Yes if you simply put 12v to the starter and everything is grounded it will turn it over. assuming the starter is good
@ms_pocket23712 жыл бұрын
@@BrickHouseBuilds thanks. We need a new wiring harness but it seems to complicated on the tao tao hellcat 2018 so we just gona do that so it runs again.
@buddymcclure6170 Жыл бұрын
What about adding LED lights to an old 6 volt system for dummies of course. I'm working on a 74 Honda CB 125 and want to add LED's.
@BrickHouseBuilds Жыл бұрын
You definitely can as long as the wattage isn't more than the output of your charging system
@buddymcclure6170 Жыл бұрын
@@BrickHouseBuilds do i need a different rectifier or flasher?
@jamiestanley87742 жыл бұрын
I have a no charge system on 750/4 k5 .the 8pin plug from stator loom is rusty crusty and bad connectors . Chose to remove and fit spade type connectors with clear heat shrink tubing giving me 7 singles . After a few hours of crimping and cleaning etc i find out im about ,3/4inch to short to make a connection . WHAT DO I DO NOW . ????????
@BrickHouseBuilds2 жыл бұрын
Reroute wires if possible. Thats very unfortunate
@jamiestanley87742 жыл бұрын
@@BrickHouseBuilds i have tryed to pull loom from headlight under coils to gain any spare length i can get but still short and would be far to tight if i could get them joined. I think from top branch off to 8 pin connector was and solder in 3inches would give me plenty of extra length. Do joins create resistance . ?
@BrickHouseBuilds2 жыл бұрын
@@jamiestanley8774 you need a joint. Make a little bracket and relocate the reg/rec.
@jamiestanley87742 жыл бұрын
@@BrickHouseBuilds i still have the old reg etc .i will have a look ,but i think i have to extend top branch to reach stator loom. Or convert to cdi ?
@BrickHouseBuilds2 жыл бұрын
@@jamiestanley8774 So if you have the original split regulator and selenium rectifier now may be a good chance to upgrade to a modern all in one voltage reg/rec. That would allow you to have adequate wiring length as well. Check out the DRR-F on my website www.brickhousebuilds.com as thats the one for your bike. Send me an email from there and you can include pics of what your situation is
@seanhayden1032 жыл бұрын
Need a custom harness made for a 2000 YZF R6, anyone no where I should go if possible??
@BrickHouseBuilds2 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't know where to point you there unfortunately.
@TediBare Жыл бұрын
I found this one, but I can't find the first one. Where is part one?
@BrickHouseBuilds Жыл бұрын
I could have labeled them better. I mainly send people to my fundamentals video here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iJd_Z8d7sLC-l6M.html
@graywolf52722 жыл бұрын
H on Harley-Davidson handlebar control wiring system from the harness to the aftermarket handlebar controls
@BrickHouseBuilds2 жыл бұрын
Im sorry can you rephrase?
@graywolf52722 жыл бұрын
Color code from the harness to The handlebar aftermarket controls are different colors I would like to find out how to match them where they work
@BrickHouseBuilds2 жыл бұрын
Ahh I see. You can either ask for a diagram from the manufacturer of the controls or you can spend some time with a multimeter and test continuity of the various wires to eachother to determine what switch is what set of wires
@georgeszilva12234 ай бұрын
There is a self vulcanizing tape ...once wound on it becomes one....
@BrickHouseBuilds4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching
@derekv2752 жыл бұрын
I have 81 suzuki gs1100. Wiring is hacked up. I bought a 82 harness.......yeah not the same but close. I'm good with mechanics but I'm so in over my head ..I just see a disaster 😕 I'm learning alot but I'm close to throwing in the towel ..
@BrickHouseBuilds2 жыл бұрын
Don't give up. Don't look at it as one gigantic project but rather just focus on one small part. Dont let it beat up and cause headaches. It is just nuts, bolts, and wires
@derekv2752 жыл бұрын
@@BrickHouseBuilds yeah I got a really good wiring schematic I blew it up and laminated it . I got it to fire jumped power to cdi box. I got a few wiring harnesses on ebay .....year specific... I spent way to much but I could salvage the connectors etc.. almost all the connectors are jumped in some way .aftermarket fuse panel . Hacked up that's for sure. I'll keep plugging away....😁. New Sub here! Great content.!
@BrickHouseBuilds2 жыл бұрын
@@derekv275 check out cycleterminal.com for oem connectors and stuff. If you feel like starting fresh I can always set you up with an X21 system to clean it all up and make it modern
@derekv2752 жыл бұрын
@@BrickHouseBuilds ah man ! It be worth it. I got the bike gifted to me then found out it was a beast in the late 90's. Everybody I talked to said the engine was 120 to the wheel . Bikes all here just been messed with with pervious owner
@derekv2752 жыл бұрын
@@BrickHouseBuilds thanks for the encouragement!
@jamesedge60082 жыл бұрын
Can I get ur advice on something
@BrickHouseBuilds2 жыл бұрын
Whats that?
@jamesedge60082 жыл бұрын
@@BrickHouseBuilds can u help me find a wire harness for a dong fang 250cc chopper
@jamesedge60082 жыл бұрын
I don’t have the apptitude
@user-sm3ky5cf9d3 ай бұрын
Side note ,im useing the harley buttons i have for the push start, lmao ,i know i know
@lonnyerb80592 жыл бұрын
You are so clear and informative. Thanks so much from a mechanical retard!
@BrickHouseBuilds2 жыл бұрын
Lol thanks Lonny! I definitely try to be clear for all this and help remove the mystery to doing this
@JazzRockYouMentery Жыл бұрын
Did you just say, Russel Brand ? Those movies suck !
@BrickHouseBuilds Жыл бұрын
Well we all have different tastes in comedy. Weird thing to be upset over