How to Repair a Wiring Harness | Motorcycle and ATV Wiring Harness Repair | Partzilla.com

[@YodaSpawn1981]

Glad the method I've been planning to use was the last one mentioned. Whole loom is failed on the steering pivot point in my bike. I have a lot of cut and joining to do ahead of me.

[@jazlynn011]

I'm about to scream

[@Loubie2005]

Me too lmao

[@danielgentry6278]

I wish you had people that can come look at my bike you explain so well

[@ajaxracing]

for the trail learn how to use a lineman's splice and some high quality tape for best results lineman's splice then solder the joint and heat shrink

[@coreyfarrell4831]

Thank you for all the great content. All your videos are awesome.

[@kingstonefish]

You mentioned to add a relay? After some research, I am guessing a 30amp relay to hook up grip heater, extra USB outlet & LED bar lights? What parts would I need? It’s going on a Polaris Sportsman 850

[@soflogator]

You do a great job of explaining these concepts

[@JoLouisLA11]

I don't agree using solder. There is some chance to do a cold joint and it can break eventually because of vibrations. Open barrel splices with the proper crimp tool and some shrink tube is my go to

[@dmredneckd1708]

Great video thanks for the info

[@tedshumaker-w9u]

thought I asked this but will try again. how to take the harness connection appart on the senenoid, I can not seem to pull it apart. very newbie but your video on 420 will not start really helped me thx

[@tedshumaker-w9u]

I just figured it out, thanks, tab on the inside, duh

[@franjurado7188]

Hi John. I think the title "how to repair" is mistaken, or maybe the video is way too short. I expected something about checking continuity, checking insulation, spray cleaning connectors, ... Congrats anyway, what it is already advised in the video is very useful (ie battery terminals),...thanks... keep going !!!

[@user-bv1lm6cd8g]

Good

[@mohamedeldeeb7926]

Thanks John you are great ✌🏼✌🏼

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i'VE WATCHED the video twice and have not been credited in the contest! WHY?

[@kenkarns2669]

great job on the video

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[@supermick83]

I'm probably anal when it comes to wiring but I also add a small dab of contact grease on the connection after soldering and then slide over my shrink tubing. Just makes me feel like it's bullet proof then. 20 odd years doing it like that and never had one fail. So many people using butt connectors on their bikes and wondering why after a few years it's worse than it was before and ruins that section of cable completely. Really love your videos fair play👍

[@jrbass62]

On my 2014 Suzuki V Strom 1000. I bought an auxiliary fuse panel and ground block. I had mine quit because of corrosion in the ECM connectors. Yearly I unplug and spray all connections..

[@daveyt4802]

All these different connectors. And if you break them! Damaged my ABS connector but it's working now. Wires seem to rub through onto the frame often. Just repaired one on my Suzuki.

[@tedshumaker-w9u]

very newbie question, how to get the harness connection on the seninoid apart,

[@Spartan375X]

I have used quick splice connectors because they were quick and easy. I stopped using those because of how damaging those things are, it cuts the wire making it thinner and is very inviting for corrosion.

[@travismauldin7194]

Yep, i always heatshrink butt connectors. you don't need to buy those butt connectors with the shrink tube already on them. you can buy good quality tubing from your part store, or online, slide it over the wire, crimp the 2 wires in the connector and slide the heat shrink tube over the butt connector and heat it and seal it.

[@mikestrophytruck]

Great video but how do you repair a wire that breaks off less than 1/4 inch from the ecu plug? Is there a way you can pull the connection out of the pug to make it longer and then reinsert back into plug?

[@jdquebedeaux]

John I have a Honda Foreman 400. I can start it and run for several minutes before it suddenly kills and won’t start again while hot. I have gone through the carburetor, fuel lines, etc and can’t find any issues there. I have also changed the spark plug and spark plug wire but the issue is still not resolved. Do you know of any specific areas in the wiring harness or other areas I should possibly check for this issue?

[@michaelcurtis8184]

Hi partzilla I got a 2001 Honda recon 250 and I took my wire harness off my bike to fix the harness it’s fixed no but when I took it apart I took all the tape off The harness and every wire out of the connector blocks I was wondering if u guys would Plz walk me threw the process of taping it back up helping me where all the wires. Go and how long they Spose to be coming out of harness plz plz get back to me as quickly as possible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bigilworth]

What brand and parts number is that crimping tool you're using in the video? It has the blue handles.

[@49Roadmaster]

Yupp! The only way to do a real repair. If you have an assortment in pile, a small trick to see if the shrink tubing is self sealing is to look inside the tubing and see if it is shiny. The self sealing material is basically a fine layer of glue stick glue.

[@Whoswatchingthiss]

Hey I just got my first part from partzilla could you do a video on 95-98 polaris 400s ez shift transmission

[@scutifpv8326]

I had a rectifier burn out on my 2000 gsxr 750, I replaced it and when I hit the brights on the freeway the bike started smoking. One connection looked a Lil melted bit not enough to smoke. Well I found some junky lighting wiring in the back of the bike redid it bit now my rectifier isn't working.

[@laughingdog1125]

your great

[@travisl.8333]

Yeah my ATV has a wiring harness issue that has been holding me back.i can't use the keys Thay have hotwired my Beast. The keys hole is got the wires sticking out of it and I'm not sure what wire should i connect with. Yeah they really did a number on my quad. I really appreciate your time and consideration.i Hope you can help me out with this. I can get it to start but something is not right it's backfiring and won't ideal by its self.the wires on the key hole are touching together should that be like that? Should I take out the whole thing?

[@jvinsnes]

my suzuki RMX wiring harness is completely messed up from past owner. either indicators, brake light or headlight was working properly.

[@rabirabi6331]

Is there a detailed explanation of the names of the wires that connect to the speedometer in the honda cbr600rr 05

[@bakervinci163]

Grizzly 700. New starter, battery and solenoid . The stator was replaced last year by the dealer. After 30 min , I tried to shut it off and it acted like I was trying to start it. It ultimately shut off. The battery was dead. What say you ?

[@bakervinci163]

Great video. I replaced a battery /solenoid and starter on a 700 grizzly. It ran for an hour and when I went to shut it off, it acted like I was trying to start it. I’m the field the battery tested .8 volts. After I put it on charge, it tested.0 volts. I have never seen a bad battery test .8 or 0. The stator was replaced by the dealer last year. When it failed there was quite a bit of heat . What say you?

[@THEedcbb3]

If it only started playing up after you changed that battery + starter assembly, then the dealer's work sounds like it's fine If you know you got the terminals on battery & the 2 on the starter correct, then the stator replacement is a decent hint, cos it probably wasn't physical damage so most likely was from an excess power load further up the harness So check your electrical harness for any fragile/old wires or any worn ones, they're most likely shorting to other connectors or ground

[@marcomerino1094]

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[@graywolf5272]

Wiring harnesses different colors are different

[@Bosniakov000]

is there one of these to help urgent electrical professor electrician electric technician my case : ( when i connect the multimeter red to red the + / and black probs ) . gives reading as continuity important notes : 1 - NO BATTERY 2 - multimeter ON Diode mode " continuity" - is that normal - ?!?!?!

[@kevinWwhite-pl5jx]

How many watts is your solder iron. And ,What is the proper solder to use. I learned the hard way about soldering copper water pipe, that you don’t go to Lowe’s to get your flux or solder. You go to the plumbing supply warehouse. Is electric wire soldering just as critical? I have actually tried it, and it was not as easy as you make it look...

[@Adam-uu5pt]

I can't tell you what the different types are, but I know using the correct type of flux and solder is very important with electrical

[@tamasmuhari3442]

if you don't have a solder iron or no experience in using it, but having a heat gun, go for raychem solder splice : kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5m1dIh3jtSGjsk

[@kiztime1234]

25W, and use 60/40 Rosin Core solder. Actually, don't, use crimp splice connectors. If you solder it, you create a hard point, and any flexing will eventually break the wire. If you look inside your loom, particularly where there are splitters for earths or lives for tail/park/number plate lights etc, you'll see they're all done with crimps instead of solder.

[@bakervinci163]

I just wrote a book asking a ? and it was edited out

[@v4vauxhall498]

soldering is not an acceptable repair for stranded wires especially in an engine bay.

[@addictioninme5625]

hey how can I reach you I would like help getting parts for my scooter as well figuring out an electrical issue thanks Shawn

[@PartzillaParts]

We're live on KZbin every Friday at 3PM where you can ask John questions about your maintenance issues. For help finding your parts, call our customer service team: 877-473-4595

[@wolverinebear5357]

What if they no longer make a new harness to buy? My bikes a used up clapped out rats nest, guy before me spliced in prolly every wire that had some power through it for whatever LED look at me lights or who knows what, id like to be able to rebuild the existing harness, creating a brand new one using the OEM connectors. Is there a kit to rebuild a 06 CBR 600RR? LOL

[@travisl.8333]

How much does a used wiring harness cost

[@fistcover3831]

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