Im watching this 9 years later, fantastic vid, exactly what i needed to know, wherever you are now Del you have helped an awful lot of people over many years, thank you

Every job I do on my bike, it's always Del Boy who explains it best.

This video has stood the test of time. 2024 and the best I found on explaining and practical demonstration of this task. Thank you!

Adding a wipe of clear silicone sealant to join prior to putting heat shrink over will ensure water tight joint. (Marine wiring tip)

The needle trick was a helpful tip. Thanks

Great vid as always, something that seems so complicated to do and very often pay someone to do. Has just been made so simple, and great idea to find the correct wire. Very helpful!

Your videos are definitely a cut above what I usually see on KZfaq. Great work and thanks!

Thanks a million for this video, Del. It's exactly what I need right now for a charger/USB port.

This is great, im learning and learning all time here from you Del and all the others who follow you adding their knowledge ...

Hi Del! Thanks for the video, I've learned something today. And I've learned to do it correctly. I'm not much of an electric guy here, I was hesitating doing this kind of intervention but now, surely I'll give a try.

I just absolutely love your video. You just make everything so simple and understandable. You always surprise me by showing how easy motorcycle maintenance is. You have saved me a hell lot of money for this kind of jobs on my motorbike. Thanks again mate!!

Thanks so much for this. I'm adding a tyre pressure monitoring system to my Honda Shadow and have been frightful of botching the job. The trick with the needle is splendid.

Love the simple trick and easy wiring tip! Thank you for making it easy for me as I was struggling to find an auto cutoff battery some kind of device as I was not sure where to connect to my GPS.

Excellent video. A very clear explanation Love the use of a needle to find the switched live. Will give it a try:) Many thanks!

Thank you Delboy for a quick reply. Truly appreciate this. Best regards from Canada!

Thank you for the information I’ve search for tons of videos of simple safe ways to find the live wires. Your tricks will be used all the time now. Very helpful and I loved how you did it on the table for a better visual learning experience

Scrolled well down the comments and found your reply to a similar query, thanks again for your great videos.

I stumbled across this this video while considering adding electrical accessories to my bike and it has made my mind up for me. Very helpful, thank you! I can't wait to see what else you have been up to. Keep up the great work. Cheers!

Thank you for making it all easy to understand. I have just purchased an old XT660r and the heated grips are wired directly to the battery, I will be changing this when I add a USB charging point. Thanks again.

Such a great vid. Thanks. I need to find a switched live to put a camera (front and rear) on my bike. That needle trick was awesome. So simple.

Great recap Del. Thanks for you and P's content.

Del you are a legend everytime I’m unsure of something I look it up and it’s you with a top explanation 🤣nice one

Your method and explanation is clear and professional and one that I have full confidence in! Thanks!

I love the sewing needle trick, my pointy test light probe always left me with bloody finger tips. To the point that I found any other way of doing it. Not always the quickest or easiest either. This with a sewing needle is really useful, thanks, and God bless Y'all.

Great video, only just considering adding accessories to my bike and glad I have come across this video. Liked and subbed

I truly enjoy your videos and detailed information, keep them coming . Cheers from Houston, Texas

Great vid...I've just got a bandit1200 and am loving it....your vids are very handy...keep it up ..thanks

me too del, amazing, I've just got a new satnav for Crimbo and I'm going mount it on my bike in the spring, so this is very handy, brilliant vid thanx mate

Great instructional video mate This would definitely take the mystery out of how to do a relatively simple job for a beginner that might have handed over good $'s for a shop to do the same job. I enjoy your vids, keep up the good work.

Hey del, Most newer blade fuses actuallly have a contact area on each side of the top of them now, so you can run your test light or multimeter accross each side of them to check for continuity, or test for live. This feature has now prevented the need to pull holes into the harness insulation, which can allow moisture, etc into it, keep up the effort as I love your work,

Great video. I can always depend on you to explain things clearly. I have learned a lot from you. Thanks!

Started wiring in some accessories today and got a little muddled, at 70 the old brain matter is not what it was, but your video got me back on track many thanks, new fan..Ger

Your a Legend mate! I have used several of your video's, each were extremely useful! Thanks alot and keep up the Great work!

evening both ( musn`t miss out Penny ), lovely bit of lectrickery there. lovely little tutorial. excellent pieces of very detailed useful info as always. glad the forum is taking off. good stuff !! ride safe my friend. Ade

Due to cramped quarters I used a different method to graft in the wire for the "switched power", but your method for locating the correct powered wire to graft into worked perfectly. Thanks a ton!

Another piece of del boy magic great and easy to follow cheers del regards mark.

Hello from Texas, USA! Just subscribed. I love the step by step of your videos! Keeps me believing I can tackle ALL the jobs with my bike. Love the Apache hat. My brother is a crew chief on AH-64's.Keep up the great videos!!! Cheers!!

Cheers Del. I've been riding and servicing my own bike for 26 years, and still learn something new from your vids. Top work and a sincere thank you.

Another fine instruction video from the excellent Delboy. Many thanks mate for helping to educate your fellow bikers. Clear concise info, delivered at the right speed with just the right amount of humour. He deserves a medal - (not thumbs down like 6 numpties have done !)

Best video...well explained, it makes me think that it's so simple. Good job...thanks

Hello Delboy, I just ordered a coffee mug! Thanks for all the great help you give to bikers who want to not only ride but to know how to do some of the Maintenance required. Two thums up!

I couldn't make it through one minute of the first two tutorials on this topic. Thanks for not being a teenage boy. I recently pulled my '81 GS550L out of the shed that i put in back in '89. got it to idle, but the carbs were leaking. New orings are arriving today. The float body oring disintegrated when reassembling after cleaning. Thanks for your straight forward instruction..Your lessons are just what I need.

Hi Del! thanks for posting these videos. They are great for someone who loves to work on their own bike like me. All the way from Nashville, TN Thanks again!

really like your friendly, natural presentation. Also info. TKS!

This is the only video I’ve found actually explaining the whole process including the grafting process, I had the relative idea but I just needed that validation I was doing it correctly thank you so much.

Thanks for that Del. Never got chance to look at it last night but will give it a go later, been reluctant to cut into the ignition lead, worried I would mess something up but will bite the bullet and give it a go. Again Many Thanks. Wayne

Clever tip that about the needle, nice one Del.

Excellent video with just enough banter, thanks. I just followed it and added an accessory power cable to my 97 Bandit 600. Worked a treat but would like to connect at least 2 items (usb connection and my heate grips) from this single cable and wonder how to go about it. Carry on the good work.

Now then, nice little vid as always you two hehe... keep safe, cheers Nige

Nice one! Thanks; I'll be back, as Arnie would say. Prob won't meet up anytime soon, as up in the Yorkshire Dales, but appreciate your efforts. 👍

Spot on to what I needed. Just wired my Sat nav to battery as had no idea how to find a switched live. Needle trick is pure genius. Thumbs up and new subscriber.

"GREAT" information to get out there brother, I have seen this happen SO many times and as you stated a dead battery ,,, or worse other electrical problems. This is why I watch your channel, always something for everyone and the ones that are just starting out. Keep up the great work. Ride Safe.....

Very very helpfull!!! I like your style and movies... just honest and normal. I'm a fan!!

Excellent video. Just what I needed to know to hook up an accessory outlet on my 1982 Honda. Thank you so much. Ride safely. Al in Wisconsin, USA

Thanks for this Delboy, always wondered how to do that, now I know! Fab.. I learn so much from your videos. Best resource on KZfaq!

Hi that is a Great wee tip with the pin it just makes it so easy. Thanks

Excellent!! ... My Dad was an electronics guy - owned his own communications business - and he ran the service department. When I did my bike last year I soldered all of the wires I cut. I was nervous about doing it but what my Dad had taught me years ago came back to me. He always told me to "Never use those damn plastic connectors". Either way is fine. Point being, don't be afraid to try this on your own. It's a lot easier then it looks and your tips are excellent!

Great video! I managed to install my GPS unit in the right way and even used you neat little needle trick. Many thanks!

Pretty good Delboy, coming off a hot wire that is switched and FUSED or protected by an overcurrent device. I think many go by voltage of a bike battery and not think too much about the amps. I was working on my Harley Sporty a while ago, checking rear dir. lites. I had jumpers of lamp wire with crocodile ends. One end was grounded, I was checking something when all of a sudden I had a few hornets around me. I got nervous and dropped the wire, it touched another and within a couple of seconds went up in smoke, no flames but the insulation melted off on most of the wire. Anyone who does wiring on a bike thinking fuses or breakers are NOT needed should not be riding. The battery on a bike can very easily start a fire or burn your wiring out so fast and you can end up out in the sticks with a bike that is absolutely useless. This British wrencher is so right about making a very good connection, lots of vibrations on a bike, if not well made and you cut into a hot wire to add an accessory and it comes loose, you could loose your lights at the wrong time of day, also you may want to know what else is on that circuit, If it is ignition, I would not hook into it and I think Delboy would agree, that carrying spare fuses is good. if one opens up on you, say ur direction sigs go out and the fuse link is easily seen then it is most likely an overload, some other item pulling current on that circuit. But if the fuse is blackened, It was a short circuit. That means you will have to look around for a wire touching say a hot pipe or it got crimped somehow. putting in a new fuse will simply blow then you will be in even deeper.

A 9yr old video and yet this is one of the most useful and most necessary videos I need for kitting my bike out for touring.

Brilliant videos ...I am one of those that electrocute themselves on every electrical task I do at home. ..great to just hear clear instructions ,no musack and someone else holding the camera....will be attempting to do this myself with a lot more confidence ...thanks a lot !

Thanks Delboy. Great video, simple language, clear instructions and cracking camera work from Pen!

great vid as always m8. gonna be doing something similar on the cage before long so will come in very handy. many thanks. ride safe. yf.

Great job on the video. It's exactly what I wanted to do but wasn't sure how. Thanks!!

Cheers for the clear video! Shocked me when you mentioned Loomies, that's about half hour from me (I'm in Waterlooville)

Great vid dell I must admit i have wired stuff directly to the batt so thanks for this it will help me sort my mess out. Keep it up pal.

Brilliant explanation and demonstration on how to add an additional wire for an accessory. Best one I've seen on you tube with a cheeky wee tip using a needle 👍 I'm no techno or soldererererrr 😂 expert but I recon I can do it now. Thank you for a fantastic video.

I would have been one of those, 'Connect straight to the battery' guys if it wasn't for this lesson. You made it look very simple even for a chips and gravy eating Northerner! I'm also going to invest in a wire cutting tool now as opposed to the kitchen scissors!!! Thanks Delboy!!!

always good to check in and see you two getting along , thanks to both

Thanks for all the work committed to building the playlists....made it easy for me to find this video that I hadn't seen before. Well done. By the way, this how I do all my wiring because I'm not a good soldererererer

Thanks Delboy, I'm big on coffee mugs! will be getting one soon. I saw ur vid on shop practice, cutting that pipe was nice how you got a perfect cut. I have seen vids of Holly doing some camping w her Sporty. Kool

Thanks Delboy hands up slapped wrist for me I have always gone straight to the battery and you've just proven how easy it is not to do that. That needle trick is brilliant. Can see why TMF follows you.

Nice video Del. Done the same thing many years ago and yes it's a long lasting way to power almost anything 12v relative.

Great video, the Red and Blue in-line crimps are different sizes so be mind full of size or number of cables being crimped. You can get crimps that will shrink down and also contain sealing gel.

Another great how-to vid! Thank you so much, this is being filed with your other ones which I KNOW I will use more than once :-) Forum? must go have a looky!! Ride safe Del and Penny.

Excellent video, easy to understand. Aloha from Hawaii.

OH MY GOODNESS THANK YOU SO MUCH! IT IS ALL ABOUT ASKING THE CORRECT QUESTION TO FIND THE RIGHT ANSWER!

i love that niddle trick thanks for lovely and helpful video

great video again Del. I love the stubby the stubby end can job you did, thanks for posting hope you enjoyed dartmoor. respect from Bere Alston

I live on the island of Oahu, Big Island (Hawaii) on Mt Mauna Kea Mountain, snows yearly, this year heard its 3'. However, where I live, no snow, this is our rainy season. Love your video's, very informative. I am a new Busa owner of 2 months, been riding Motorcycles over 40 years (about 15 different bikes, 1st sport touring), last 25 on Harleys. I did all my work on my Harley's, but Busa's are a little more challenging due to more electronics, too many plastics, wow didn't realize there are so many things to remove to do simple maintenances. The power and acceleration makes me smile more than on my Harleys, the Busa's 6 gear pulls harder than my Harley FXR 1991 Police Special 3rd gear. Aloha & keep the videos coming, really appreciate your dedication to help new owners.

Thank you so much for this. So easy to understand and I feel confident giving it a crack myself now 🤙🏻

Thanks again man. Needing a switched ACC supply for a video cam I'm installing on a Harley. Now it will be easy.

Bloody hell. What a cool tip. And I've gone and ordered a relay when I could have just tapped into a wire that comes on with ignition.. brill cheers

very informative love your vids keep them coming

Really enjoyed that video, learned a lot, cheers.

nice vid Del, as per usual !! Ive done this on my bike a few months ago but grafted in a cigarette lighter socket from a car and installed under my seat amazing for plugging in sat nav or phone ipod ect ,

Finally someone shows where the live wires are located! Amazing! I've been trolling around youtube for months now trying to find a video where they actually splice to power an accessory. This is the only video i've found which instructs me to tie into the back of the fuse box. Quite simple really. Thanks very much for clearing all this up. It has been tremendously frustrating.

Great video, you are a natural teacher indeed

Great vid man I did wiring for a number of years and the tip you gave about the right amount of wire going into the connector is something people really miss on doing right. They make a wire tap connector they take up a bit more room but for people scared of cutting lines its a good solution for them.Cause some people should never touch wiring and the wire tap is a simple open up and remove then glue over the tiny wire slice and tape it or the solder sleeve is another good way to go cause it solders the joint and the heat shrink is built in.

Liked this and will come in handy :-) Have subscribed. Great bids and thanks Penny for advice on the SE seat. Standard one is rubbish after 30 miles. Gel seat sounds ace if one found. Anyway cheers keep up great work :-)

thanks for the clear and well explained instructions .

Great instructional video! Thank you for sharing

Well done! I've been watching some...well to be honest, several of your films and they are really good. In this case I would like to point out something about fuses. Connecting something new to the bike might need a bigger fuse or a fuse of its own. But maybe thats for you to show in another film? Or maybe you've already made one? No matter what, I like what you've done! Thank's mate!!

Very informative. Thank you for sharing your tips!

Nice Video Del, and awesome camera work again Penny, really good tip bud, one I already do myself but I'm pretty sure there are hundreds if not more out there that have a job like this to do but didn't fancy tackling it, well now they might actually grow a pair and do it, as apposed to taking it to the local bike garage to be done, RSMF.

Excellent, simple instructions, thank you!

Thank you very much. This was realy usefull information. :D

Thats a great idea having a switched wire. I know nothing about wiring etc but am trying to install a usb power on my motorbike. Thank you 👌

Just the video I’ve been looking for…..couldn’t find any even 9 years on from when you done this Del. As always, kind regards. Now then….back to the future……Great Scott!

This was exactly what i was looking for thanks man