Wiring a motorbike (or caferacer) 'Bare Bones' (part 1 of 2)

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This is part 1 of 2 video’s about how to sort your wiring on a motorbike.

This part explains how to test all the necessary parts to let your motorbike run. Basically you don’t need more than these. Off course you would have to hook them up with your starterswitch, startermotor, engine kill switch and what not. In part 2 I will explain how to hook them up together.

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Here’s a quick jump to the different components discussed in this video:

• Testing your ignition coil: 04:20 min
• Testing your starter solenoid or starter relay: 08:16 min
• Testing your alternator/stator/crank position sensor: 13:43 min
• Testing your regulator rectifier/R/R: 19:04 min

[niallmcmenamin]

Hi, just a footnote if anyone’s interested... An engine’s alternator or stator produces AC current. Kick start bikes & mopeds used 6v AC for years. The ignition, lights horn etc would work using AC. But you can’t store AC electricity... If you can’t store it you can’t have an electric starter. So you need to convert AC to DC by using a rectifier. But AC current increases & decreases with engine RPM. So to smooth this out and make a nice constant voltage you need a regulator. Once you have a nice even voltage in DC form you can use it to charge a battery. Then boom, you have energy stored to hit the starter button & fire the engine up next time you need it.! Plus lights using DC don’t get brighter or dimmer with engine speed... which is handy.

[niconine]

I keep coming back to your videos. You have a knack for clarity & ease of reference. Thankyou

[livinlikelarry]

Well you deserve a lot for this all thanks, I don’t have anyone to teach me anymore! now I must learn and react! U probably helped save my virago

[ttbini]

in the middle of making a custom barebones harness for a 1983 GL1100a and holy shit did this save my life, thank you for the whole run down!

[youtuup]

Super vet. 1 van de zeldzame videos waar je echt iets van opsteekt.

[MrAlmar]

Using this video & part 2 to diagnose problems with my Xv750 Bobber & I'm also finally starting my barebones wiring as well. Nicely done Pep. Groeten, Al. 😉👍

[alstone]

Great video, i am going to school by watching people doing this kind of video, Thanks for posting it.

[BernadineBrigitteMaria]

Clear explanation of wiring with the exact chosen music, haha....! Well done Pep!

[tripwheelerton]

This was wonderful!! Working on a Yamaha Vision and it is basically the smaller twin to the Virago. This was helpful beyond compare as well as clear purposeful knowledge.

[ndlatsenggon]

very comprehensive explanation and demonstration, Thank.

[MidwestMotoRider]

Can't wait for the next part, electronics always stumps me up. Awesome video thanks!

[nyinehinnocentfuntong]

Thanks very much sir for ur explanations, but how to connect also is very very important I do appreciate your work sir, May the almighty continue to strengthen you sir

[AwukuGodwin-oojp]

I love your teaching I really love your teaching❤

[ryamaha]

Very informative video's...listening to all of the MC wiring youtubes and subscribed!

[emilycoombe]

I'm a mechanic, electrical stuff is gibberish to me ....but this was quite useful for me to diagnose why my bike had no spark, dead coil ... Thanks mate, helped me out 😉😎

[sockpuppets]

I'm working on the same bike, same model, same year. This is awesome info thank you for the video!

[vladshap]

Super helpful video! I can test all my components now!

[iamezytyga]

Thanks, Chief. Trying to get bare bones my xv750 and having trouble. Looking forward to seeing you make your own bare bones harness.

[JohnSwampthingRae]

Fantastic video, Mate! A lot o' eye opening information...

[lcrgarage]

Excellent. Will definitely be checking out part 2. About to start my wiring on my virago 1100.