Doc Harley Talks: Basics To Wiring Your Harley-Davidson Motorcycle

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Low Country Harley-Davidson

Жыл бұрын

This week Doc walks us through the basics that can help in the navigation of wiring your Harley-Davidson.

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@d1mennis Жыл бұрын

A few years ago I rebuilt my 86 FXR and the most fun part of it was the wiring. Somebody was in there before me and they probobly had a roll of black wire and used it everywhere! I made it right. Even the pink wire for the Tachometer!

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын

Well done 👍….Doc

@roncoburn7771 Жыл бұрын

great video doc Iam a engine guy but have lots to learn in the wiring dept.

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын

It’s like watching the Frankinstine movie. We build the motors hoping the “ lightning bolt” awakens our monster motor….Doc

@freddie_ray1498 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Doc. Always remember this Source, Switch and Load..

@luizdejesus6240 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I learned something today that will be useful in the future...

@nickhildabridle1612 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. Wiring is much needed improvement of mine.

@fps636 Жыл бұрын

Big big help Doc. Cuts to the chase. Now much easier to understand.

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын

Thanks…Doc

@georgeparker7108 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Doc, this makes wiring more easier.

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын

Glad to help…Doc

@wwebbfxdb09 Жыл бұрын

Big help tonight. Ty

@stlchuckhd Жыл бұрын

Thanks Doc for the clear explanation regarding wiring. Awesome 😎🇺🇸

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Chuck….Doc

@200hit Жыл бұрын

As always ..Great information for keep us safe !

@ToRichmondRealEstate Жыл бұрын

Amazing info to know! Thank you Doc!

@indianbill3123 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Doc…one of your best videos!

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын

Thank you….Doc

@brandonhays6589 Ай бұрын

Thanks doc

@schachat01 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Doc-never automatically linked a wiring colour code to performing a standard function across most or all HD models-something more for me to memorize in my old age👍🏻

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын

Ha ha….Doc

@narwhalman238 3 ай бұрын

my 2001 sportster is messy. After watching this video im a lot more confident going back into the warzone lol

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 3 ай бұрын

May the Trons be with you….Doc

@SuperOperator4 Жыл бұрын

Sometimes wiring gets me so AMPPED!!!!!!!!

@hdbikerdave5835 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Doc!

@tex9280 Жыл бұрын

Love your work Doc 💪💪💪 Living The F🤪KING Dream Safe travels 🙏♥️🐾🐾🇦🇺

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tex…..Doc

@michaelblandina7405 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Doc!

@davidleduc9770 Жыл бұрын

Always good stuff, thx Doc

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын

Always grateful for you watching…Doc

@justanotherviewer52 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Doc.

@talkingrock7011 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Doc !

@felixramirez 8 ай бұрын

Extremely helpful, thanks!

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your support….Doc

@jeffjackson868 Жыл бұрын

ordered nasty hog fenders and bags. Big help for the led license light. Thanks Doc

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын

Glad we could help….Doc

@vanislandsteve Жыл бұрын

Never realized the left and right etc. thanks👍🏻🇨🇦

@oldamerican8070 Жыл бұрын

Good to know. Thanks Doc.

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын

Always glad to hear from our Old American…..Doc

@elvismotorsports Жыл бұрын

So simple, yet complicated

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын

Yes it can get real complicated real quick….Doc

@outlaw6849 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, I did not know this? Left-Right? Thanks

@deplorableredneck4.02 Жыл бұрын

This is awesome as my 2000 fatboy didn't have blinkers on it..I want to put them back on

@SuperdogRW713 Жыл бұрын

I wanna see that Softail when it's all done off the lift. Sweet.

@scottlin777 Жыл бұрын

I had a 2000 ultra classic. It started having electrical issues 18 yrs latter. When I turned to the right it would shut off. Not fun. Took it to my local Harley dealer and they tracked it down to some wires rubbing bare. The next yr it started doing the same thing. I decided to get rid of it and bought a 2019 street glide special. No regrets.

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, glad your choice has brought you more happiness….Doc

@stephendrake8145 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Doc, I'm going to be replacing right side control switches on my XR1200(when it arrives-on backorder 11 weeks) so I'll be rewiring back to the plug underneath the tank, so your info on color coding will come in handy. I tried just replacing front brakelight switch but it went bad again shortly after...

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын

Good luck on your project….Doc

@nevillegreg1 Жыл бұрын

So frustrating when you buy a brand new late model 1996 Road King with a 1996 owners manual and then try to follow the 1996 model wiring diagrams but your 1996 Road King is in fact fitted with a 1997 wiring harness. Well, initially it was frustrating for the dealer trying to sort out an electrical issue in my first ever Harley. Another tip - if the colours on your bike don't match the wiring diagram colours, you either are using the wrong year wiring diagram or your bike is fitted with a different year model harness or your just colour blind.

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience…Doc

@rodneychavez2855 8 ай бұрын

I was just wondering where I could get my hands on that large colored schematics books that you have on your desk there would really help me with these old eyes is it possible to get one somewhere and thanks have a great day I enjoy all your videos 👍

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 8 ай бұрын

I do not know if your local dealer will order and sell one to you. It is considered a HD tool. Each year has a part number and cost approximately $190.00…. Doc

@rodneychavez2855 8 ай бұрын

@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson thanks appreciate it I'm in Denver Colorado I'll give Sun Harley a call see if they can help me out appreciate all your time keep making those good vids 👍

@magic4221 Жыл бұрын

How bout some basic stuff on canbus. Please.

@donwaltman4276 Жыл бұрын

Great video Doc, any electrician will tell you that the color of the wire means something. Always pay attention! Overseas has different colors on machinery, wonder if Harley is the same around the world?

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын

Interesting point 🤔. I don’t get to work on oversea bikes. I know they have different turn signals and have extra wires for intake and exhaust and running light in the headlight…..Doc

@doylehenderson319 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Doc!!!! Where can I find that basic chart that you were using at the start of this video? It would make it easier to follow for these old eyes.... ;-)

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын

I’m sure a copy can be found on the Internet. This chart was found in my Softail Electrical Manual at the back in the Wiring Diagrams section….Doc

@doylehenderson319 Жыл бұрын

@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Since you've shown me what to look for I'll do a search for it.... even in my 2010 and 2018 manuals. Thanks Doc!!!!!

@ianwilliamson7703 Жыл бұрын

Hi Doc, loving the channel. Need your help and advice, I have a 2017 Freewheeler with out rigger lights, however, I would like to add a central headlight, at the moment, the central housing just has a chrome blanking plate with the Harley logo. Is there a specific headlight that can be fitted Ian

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын

This is wild! Bring your Freewheel to your local shop to make sure of right fitment. There are several choices available….Doc

@t.s.racing Жыл бұрын

Here's how I taught my students for years. vioLet, the L means left. bRown, the R means right. At least for turn signals, it makes sense.

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing…Doc

@hotstuffedbreads Жыл бұрын

Hi Doc H. Great video. Quick question: I just purchased rear signal/brake/running lights. Each has 4 wires (per the mfg: a white =negative, a yellow= turn signal, a red brake, and a black=tail light). My 2019 Fat Bob has 3 wires per side, Blue, violet & black Left/ Blue Brown & black Right. Are they compatible? Can I use them? Thanks

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын

Be Very careful in wiring you are trying to add a function that was not factory designed …..Doc

@firesquad0155 Жыл бұрын

Were can one find that wiring book you had on the bench for a 23 trike CVO

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын

Sorry dealer tech help…Doc

@rickbush2914 Жыл бұрын

Doc, if you're so inclined, I would very much like to know how oil travels through a Milwaukee 8. How oil gets up to the rocker arms and from there, back to the tank. I see the oil pump in the cam chest but how does oil get to the main crankshaft and push rod bearings. I understand that too much oil in the crankcase is bad news but have no understanding of how the motor's components assure that just the right amount of oil remains in the crankcase or even how it's returned to the tank. Thanks a lot.

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын

Thank you Rick for your suggestion…Doc

@johnferreira8759 3 ай бұрын

on 2009 tour pack has no hrness head on the wires. That colors should be spliced together? there is a red blue , black from each tail light

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 3 ай бұрын

Normally a blue wire with red stripe is brake lights. Blue with black stripe or just black wire is a ground….Doc

@user-wg7dx7er8w 2 ай бұрын

Hi Doc , great info, I have a 2003 Softail Deuce, the security system is malfunctioning I would like to remove it completely., and I think I need to put a new ignition switch in as it seems to be very loose in internal part of the mechanism, could you please help advise?, I’ve just recently purchased this bike, and it seems to have some stupid issues with it, as it has not been looked after very, I do not have a lot of money to go and take it into a Harley dealership, as I’m retired and living in France, I wonder whether you could help please, regards Phil

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 2 ай бұрын

I am sorry to say the security is in the Turn Signal Security Module. You can replace with a Standard HD Turn Signal Module. You have to includes this part because it is connected to the Ignition circuit. These parts are very hard to find. Not being made anymore. The other option is to replace the ignition system but that can get expensive. Hoping you have a carbarator. Find someone to help remove the ignition switch, disassemble and clean. That could help…..Doc

@user-wg7dx7er8w 2 ай бұрын

@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Hi Doc , Thankyou for your help, it as a Carbarator , HSR 42 Mikuni , it has stopped working completely, I can not find a wiring diagram for the bike , the alarm system is locked, not sure if there is a battery in side the alarm,

@Kyle.Hoskins.Official Жыл бұрын

HELP PLEASE. I'm wanting to convert my 97 xlc evo to a points ignition. I need a new coil (old one is shot) and I'm trying to figure out exactly what coil I need or if it matters/changes when switching to points? (As far as what ohm? Single or dual fire?). It had a screamin eagle 31647-97 (I believe dual fire, 3 ohm, but I do not know for sure) before I tore it down

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын

My strongest suggestion is to purchase a Dyna S ignition with coil with advance weight assembly. It is reliable. Plus you could keep a point plate with points in your saddle bag just in case. The Dyna S “kit” can be found at Drag Specialties…Doc

@Kyle.Hoskins.Official Жыл бұрын

@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Thank you Doc

@JamesMay-bq1qv 10 ай бұрын

Hey doc I have 2004 that won’t start and underneath in front of the battery there’s like two posts that come off that have a bunch of wires are I wish I could video call you I have a 727 number in Florida Pinellas county an I’m pretty good at everything but wiring because I’ve been stumped for about a week just kind of started about. I don’t know six months ago when I got in there and I did something and then even on the connection there’s like a little white button I don’t know what that is and I can’t seem to find it anywhere, on a lot of the connections it has the wires going in and then it has looks like a button that you push. Hopefully you get back to me. Thank you again this video will help.

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 10 ай бұрын

You are right pictures would help. Contact me through my email with pictures…..Doc

@JamesMay-bq1qv 10 ай бұрын

I’ve cleaned every ground I think on this bike and I have the front off of it the cow where are you see the back of the radio and all the wires and all that and the seed off of it the side covers did the starter did the little green wire, cleaned every ground off the two poles that are underneath kind of welded to the frame I have and I have a back tail light and again I just redid the brakes but I had this problem before I did the brakes. I guess I lost the light maybe nine months ago where it was just a brake light and I have blinkers, but on the CVO the bags Have like little things that have lights in it. I don’t know I know I need to get the speedometer stuff fixed cause it’s got like 28,000 miles on it and I got a salad it’s the orange one and I would stay in condition all cleaned up. I’ll give it an eight out of a 10. I’m wondering what you think it would probably be worth rough estimate 2004 Screamin eagle 103 CVO Electra glide all the bells and whistles back room is flaking off the chrome and a couple places on the foot pads in this and that Scott cobra exhaust I’ll put my phone number on here. 727 902 9217 anyway thank you. I’ll look back on here tomorrow.

@mjmusikhaus Жыл бұрын

The video is cool, but for videos like this it would be great if you write the details in the video description.

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын

Noted….Doc

@scruffycavetroll7547 Жыл бұрын

Doc, on the fxlrst there is a cover that is behind the air intake that covers the wires and some components. I removed that in order to install a V&H insight air cleaner. Is that cover necessary? I feel like I might be able to reinstall it but I’m not totally sure and somewhat concerned about water when I wash it mostly (although I dry it right away with the HD drier). Is that cover something I’d want to put back?

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын

Please contact me through my Email. Send pictures. I have not installed an Air Cleaner where I had to disassemble that cover. V&H instructions said to remove this?…..Doc

@scruffycavetroll7547 Жыл бұрын

@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson thanks doc I will try to send something over tonight. Can you please kindly dm me the email? I cannot seem to find it 🫤

@johnsb1550 Жыл бұрын

Don't cut any damn wires, is what he's saying. I hate electrical. Lol

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын

Ha!….Doc

@Lemmon714_ Жыл бұрын

How about a video on acting like a tough badass on your Harley? I have seen some Harley riders riding and not looking pissed off and tough enough. It's time for that to change. If you aren't going to act like a one percenter, DON'T RIDE A HARLEY!!!

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын

I have never been that good at Stand Up comedy, so I do this…..Doc

@nhzxboi 20 күн бұрын

The color codes are OK. But, the availability of the basic info is not really available unless you shell out $$$ and even then, you would not be guaranteed to get the real info. I am completely unimpressed by the fact that if electrical info is what you want, you have to play an expensive shell game to get that info. Realistically, the wiring changes very little year over year but, oh no, just to get that info via some service manual, you gotta buy the latest. Really now, wires are wires and nothing more. Yet, Harley makes you buy the latest schematics at a premium. Not happy with that.

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 20 күн бұрын

Ok we have received your thoughts loud and clear….Doc