Skimblet Posted February 19, 2017 Author Posted February 19, 2017 Yes can only suggest undoing the connectors on the new barrel and wiring them up as wiring diagram ie colour to colour I think the connections within the barrel are wrong though, as there are two that are a circuit when the ignition is off, so I dont think that would work either Quote
JRH Posted February 19, 2017 Posted February 19, 2017 Yes mine is a 2011 ED Model. I have the haynes manual which is where I got the bit about the circuits only being complete when the ignition is on, it doesnt seem to give any more information around the ignition.As an aside trying to be a bit creative and work with what I have, would i be able to just connect the two that are connected when the ignition is on and the other two on a switch which I could then just flick after turning the key and before pressing the start button.I have also emailed the seller, A) to tell them the item is just blowing my fuses and B) requesting a refund, they appear to be in China so I do not hold out much hope of the latter, although they have responded saying they will come back to me tomorrow That is a possibility, you could also use the correct acting circuit from the switch to also power a relay that would switch the second circuit.These would be work rounds though if you are unable to get the correct switch. Quote
ThePhatomfart Posted February 19, 2017 Posted February 19, 2017 Yes mine is a 2011 ED Model. I have the haynes manual which is where I got the bit about the circuits only being complete when the ignition is on, it doesnt seem to give any more information around the ignition.As an aside trying to be a bit creative and work with what I have, would i be able to just connect the two that are connected when the ignition is on and the other two on a switch which I could then just flick after turning the key and before pressing the start button.I have also emailed the seller, A) to tell them the item is just blowing my fuses and B) requesting a refund, they appear to be in China so I do not hold out much hope of the latter, although they have responded saying they will come back to me tomorrow Dont think that would work, as the ECU needs to be involved for everything to work, only thing I can suggest is stripping off the new barrel connector and rewiring it ,but if you say the Ignition switch is faulty ,it would'nt help, Quote
Skimblet Posted February 19, 2017 Author Posted February 19, 2017 you could also use the correct acting circuit from the switch to also power a relay that would switch the second circuit.These would be work rounds though if you are unable to get the correct switch. That bit confuses me Quote
ThePhatomfart Posted February 19, 2017 Posted February 19, 2017 Any chance you could send us a picture of the wiring connections on the bike and from both barrels Quote
Skimblet Posted February 19, 2017 Author Posted February 19, 2017 Any chance you could send us a picture of the wiring connections on the bike and from both barrels [media][/media]New barrelOld BarrelConnections on bike Quote
JRH Posted February 19, 2017 Posted February 19, 2017 you could also use the correct acting circuit from the switch to also power a relay that would switch the second circuit.These would be work rounds though if you are unable to get the correct switch. That bit confuses me spanner Like this Quote
JRH Posted February 19, 2017 Posted February 19, 2017 On the new barrel which are connected when the switch is on? Quote
Skimblet Posted February 19, 2017 Author Posted February 19, 2017 On the new barrel which are connected when the switch is on? The Brown and Red Quote
ThePhatomfart Posted February 19, 2017 Posted February 19, 2017 Hi, yes looking at that it seems the bullet connector on the new barrel should be on the red wire thats in the 3 pin connector, but if you say the ignition barrel isnt working there wouldn't be any use of changing the connector, but it could be worth a go ,cos if that came from China it would probably cost you more to send it back, have you tried changing connectors before, its a little fiddly but it does work, you would need bullet connectors for the red wire Quote
ThePhatomfart Posted February 19, 2017 Posted February 19, 2017 you could also use the correct acting circuit from the switch to also power a relay that would switch the second circuit.These would be work rounds though if you are unable to get the correct switch. That bit confuses me spanner image.jpegLike thisSpot on bit of wiring there JRH Quote
JRH Posted February 19, 2017 Posted February 19, 2017 I think even changing the connectors you can only use the one pair that are connected when the switch is in the on position.Would you be ok with following the sketch I sent. This would work better than a second switch as you suggested earlier. spannerThanks spanner Quote
Skimblet Posted February 19, 2017 Author Posted February 19, 2017 Would you be ok with following the sketch I sent. This would work better than a second switch as you suggested earlier. I can definitely give it a go (on holiday for a few days) but will do so when I get back Quote
JRH Posted February 19, 2017 Posted February 19, 2017 Would you be ok with following the sketch I sent. This would work better than a second switch as you suggested earlier. I can definitely give it a go (on holiday for a few days) but will do so when I get back Just take it easy, check everything before powering up. Any doubts, or questions just shout or PM me if you want.And have a good holiday. Quote
Skimblet Posted February 19, 2017 Author Posted February 19, 2017 what do the numbers on the sketch in the relay represent?Edit: - I see the numbers on the actual relay thingys so think I get it nowAnd with the brown, would I be feeding it into some kind of splitter to feed to the relay and to the brown?something like this maybe ?https://www.amazon.co.uk/Alightings-Connectors-Without-Stripping-Compatible/dp/B01GMYJC42/ref=s9_simh_gw_g263_i1_r?_encoding=UTF8&fpl=fresh&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=&pf_rd_r=FDSAXETH0W9FH854R1GB&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=16f14aeb-bd11-4e9e-8c26-9ca0139074ee&pf_rd_i=desktop Quote
ThePhatomfart Posted February 20, 2017 Posted February 20, 2017 what do the numbers on the sketch in the relay represent?Edit: - I see the numbers on the actual relay thingys so think I get it nowAnd with the brown, would I be feeding it into some kind of splitter to feed to the relay and to the brown?something like this maybe ?https://www.amazon.co.uk/Alightings-Connectors-Without-Stripping-Compatible/dp/B01GMYJC42/ref=s9_simh_gw_g263_i1_r?_encoding=UTF8&fpl=fresh&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=&pf_rd_r=FDSAXETH0W9FH854R1GB&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=16f14aeb-bd11-4e9e-8c26-9ca0139074ee&pf_rd_i=desktopHi, just a little info for you,to go along with JRH's wiring diagram http://www.12voltplanet.co.uk/relay-guide.html Quote
JRH Posted February 20, 2017 Posted February 20, 2017 what do the numbers on the sketch in the relay represent?Edit: - I see the numbers on the actual relay thingys so think I get it nowAnd with the brown, would I be feeding it into some kind of splitter to feed to the relay and to the brown?something like this maybe ?https://www.amazon.co.uk/Alightings-Connectors-Without-Stripping-Compatible/dp/B01GMYJC42/ref=s9_simh_gw_g263_i1_r?_encoding=UTF8&fpl=fresh&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=&pf_rd_r=FDSAXETH0W9FH854R1GB&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=16f14aeb-bd11-4e9e-8c26-9ca0139074ee&pf_rd_i=desktop You could , or use the scotch locks available from Halfords , maplin etc. should be OK for this. whichever you use wrap them in good PVC tape to help keep the elements out. Quote
Skimblet Posted February 25, 2017 Author Posted February 25, 2017 Update........Had the holiday and popped to halfords to get the bits I needed, then when into the range instead and got it all for half the price I attempted to wire the new ignition barrel in to see if it worked with the relay and bingo, all was good, bike started several times without an issue.next step was to put it in place properly, this is where I have stumbled as i cant get the yoke off to get to the underneath, so it is going to have to wait for a bit.In the meantime, would it be a problem if i 'move' the ignition to another point on the bike until I can sort it properly?And again thanks for all your help Quote
ThePhatomfart Posted February 26, 2017 Posted February 26, 2017 Yes thats possible , but leaves you open to theft, you will have to use both sets of keys, one for ignition and one for steering lock on existing barrel, what is the problem with the top yoke ? Quote
Skimblet Posted February 26, 2017 Author Posted February 26, 2017 seems I don't have a spanner/socket big enough to get it off. Quote
Skimblet Posted March 3, 2017 Author Posted March 3, 2017 I'm getting ready to scrap this thing (I wont though)Still have what appears to be the ignition problem (as not changed it over yet)Now this morning it cut out several times while riding, it also appears to be revving high and possibly slipping out of gear or something with the clutch, I'm not overly sure.I have now booked it into a garage for a bit of a health check, they have also said they can change the ignition for me if needed. sort of feels like I'm quitting but I think it just needs a pro to check it out for me to make sure there is nothing majorly wrong with it. Quote
ThePhatomfart Posted March 3, 2017 Posted March 3, 2017 I'm getting ready to scrap this thing (I wont though)Still have what appears to be the ignition problem (as not changed it over yet)Now this morning it cut out several times while riding, it also appears to be revving high and possibly slipping out of gear or something with the clutch, I'm not overly sure.I have now booked it into a garage for a bit of a health check, they have also said they can change the ignition for me if needed. sort of feels like I'm quitting but I think it just needs a pro to check it out for me to make sure there is nothing majorly wrong with it. Its not a defeat , those ignition bolts can be a bugger to drill out, better they do that, is the bike reving high at idle, or intermittent , the clutch might just need adjustment, its a shame there's nobody near you to give you a hand Quote
Skimblet Posted March 3, 2017 Author Posted March 3, 2017 revving high intermittentlyIts one of the things I will ask them to look at when they have it, ive booked it in for an hours workshop time and will do more if requiredI'm guessing the garage must be fairly good, apart form the fact they cam recommended by at least three people, they are also fully booked up until the beginning of April Quote
MR_W Posted March 3, 2017 Posted March 3, 2017 I wouldn't say you are quitting easily. You've put a lot of effort in and sometimes the best action is to go, "that's beyond my ability and needs a pro".You've still learnt plenty Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.