fullscreenaging Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 Tonight I've been attaching a stop light kit to my top box. This will give me a tail light, stop light and indicators. I've got everything routed and fixed where it should be no problem but now I'm stuck. I need to connect the kit wires to my bike. There are 3 wires on my bike and only wires for the kit +£ -There are also to connectors to attach. How do I proceed? See all pics. Quote
Stu Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 so you have + & - for each indicator and and the stop light so 6 wires in total ??I wouldnt use the scoth locks they are shite and this modifies your OE wiring! I would look at buying the same connectors thats on your wiring loom and make a separate loom to plug in its a bit of faffing but safer in terms of bad connections you need the use of a multi meter to find the live on the brake side and the earth too indicators shouldnt matter unless they are LED then you have to find the live and earth Quote
fullscreenaging Posted May 14, 2015 Author Posted May 14, 2015 Thanks Stu. All of that went over my head lol I'm not good with wires so think I'm gonna need some physical help. I suppose Yamaha is the best port of call for the connector? Quote
Stu Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 nah you won't get one from yamaha you will have to find one possibly one of these http://kojaycat.co.uk/epages/950000457. ... -90-MT-TRIhave a look around that site Quote
fullscreenaging Posted May 14, 2015 Author Posted May 14, 2015 That looks exactly the one! So....What else will I need make a loom?Any specific type of wire and how many? How many connectors? Quote
Stu Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 excuse the crap drawing this is what I would do this way you arent butchering your wiring top drawing is current set up bottom would be the new loom Quote
fullscreenaging Posted May 14, 2015 Author Posted May 14, 2015 Right. I think I've got that in my head. Am I right in saying I will need a female connector to fit the 3 way that you linked to?Sorry about all the questions....I really don't get on with wires lol Quote
Stu Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 you will need a male and female as the loom will fit between the two oe connectors then you run your brake lights off this section leaving the stock wiring untouched the next problem you will have is you need a special tool to crimp the connectors........I have one if you want them doing get the bits and come for a ride and we can sort it Quote
fullscreenaging Posted May 14, 2015 Author Posted May 14, 2015 Nice one. Makes sense now. Thanks for the offer Stu!One more question.....Any sort of wire required? I have some spare from when I ran a cigarette lighter on my last bike to charge my phone. Will that do? Quote
Stu Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 thats probably more than good enough as it can take more than 10 amps thats all I used on a recent one!this is what you would be making but with two extra wires attached which run to your brake light Quote
fullscreenaging Posted May 14, 2015 Author Posted May 14, 2015 Great!I can't bloody find a female connector that will fit the male! I'll keep looking. Cheers Stu Quote
fullscreenaging Posted May 14, 2015 Author Posted May 14, 2015 Hahaha. Complete newb...I'll get that ordered then [emoji5]️ Quote
Stu Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 before you order them check ebay for them as postage is usually cheaper Quote
fullscreenaging Posted May 14, 2015 Author Posted May 14, 2015 Can't find anything on eBay. Just put that in my basket and with postage and vat on top it's nearly £10 cheeky bast*rds! I'll have a look on Amazon too. Quote
Tankbag Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 excuse the crap drawing this is what I would do this way you arent butchering your wiring top drawing is current set up bottom would be the new loom [attachment=0]wiring.png[/attachment] So pleased I read this as I was considering butchering my loom for some more add ons, great advice, cheers. Quote
fullscreenaging Posted May 16, 2015 Author Posted May 16, 2015 My connector came this morning. Do I need another one to make the loom? Quote
Stu Posted May 16, 2015 Posted May 16, 2015 nope thats all you need does it fit is the important part Quote
fullscreenaging Posted May 16, 2015 Author Posted May 16, 2015 I'll let you know when I get home. Out shopping at the minute in the [emoji594] oh the joy! Quote
Stu Posted May 16, 2015 Posted May 16, 2015 Nice one If your not doing anything tomorrow do you want to pop across and we can do it if you want? Quote
fullscreenaging Posted May 16, 2015 Author Posted May 16, 2015 I can do that. Cheers!PM on its way Quote
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