I'm an idiot. This is my first Harley, but the wiring is joke.And my thoughts itch, just a headlight.Tell light and some turns signals.Wait chickens, but your explanation to it is awesome.It really made it clear for I have a working thought in my head about it so thank you so much
@mattbriley58642 ай бұрын
Glad to help
@gunslinger63072 жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt for your video it was very helpful as Im in the process of rewiring my 73 XLH
@chabib235 жыл бұрын
I used this basic template for my 81 Iron head build. Thank you!
@mattbriley58645 жыл бұрын
No problem glad to help
@wedowhatwewant6850 Жыл бұрын
Man thanks. I’m having hell of a time waiting my 2015 to bypass the canbus crap. Seems like I have to build the whole wiring from scratch
@tubedude543 жыл бұрын
I'm currently in the process of installing an electric starter on my 76 XLCH. The kit from V-Twin leaves much to be desired when it comes to instructions on what wire goes where. Your video looks like it may help me out a lot. I'm not a stranger to wiring schematics but someone at V-Twin could have put some instructions together... better yet a VIDEO!
@albertgarcia6279 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the very good video
@wildmansuwarsky46885 жыл бұрын
Love the old school way of wiring, thanks helped a lot on 80 iron head
@mattbriley58645 жыл бұрын
No problem glad to help
@mattbriley58645 жыл бұрын
I used 8 ga. wire for battery to solenoids to starter motor and 16 ga. for all others
@gunslinger63072 жыл бұрын
Thanks for confirming what size wire you used what gauge did you use for lighting , horn, etc ? 1 ga ???
@mattbriley58642 жыл бұрын
@@gunslinger6307 I used 18 ga.
@gunslinger63072 жыл бұрын
@@mattbriley5864 Thank you for your prompt reply, I was planning on using the same gauge wire and now thanks to your confirmation I feel confident on my wiring job, Thanks again Matt, I really appreciate you video, post and fast reply to my question , for your guidance I am using Marine Wire built from Type III class K tinned copper, this wire offers excellent flexibility. The tinned copper also resists corrosion adding to the life of the wire. and the outer jacket is resistant to alkali, abrasion, acid, gas, oil, flame, and moisture.
@4thj.h374 Жыл бұрын
Ok seems like a good layout. I’m working on a 77 ironhead and have hooked everything up like this but I’m not getting spark.
@darbyobrien82327 ай бұрын
Ever get that figured out?
@jenndavis24022 жыл бұрын
My name is Chuck. I've been restoring a 1980 ironhead. Your diagram is just like mine. However I have a couple of questions. So... where does the red wire go from the other side of the coil go? And where do I connect the hot wire coming from the starter relay? And is it okay if I gap another breaker to the ignition breaker? Please help.
@mattbriley58642 жыл бұрын
From the coil one wire goes to the regulator and other goes to the points
@jenndavis24022 жыл бұрын
Okay so where does the hot wire from the starter relay go to?
@mattbriley58642 жыл бұрын
@@jenndavis2402 from the starter relay it goes to the on/off switch
@GatorsFan21383 жыл бұрын
On my 85 Sportster I went positive terminal on battery, to starter, then to a 30 amp circuit breaker, to an ignition on/off toggle switch, to my coils, and my points went to my coils as well. Rectifier went straight to my positive terminal. I have that push button on my starter, the solenoid push thingy, the starter tries to start then just dies. As if it’s not getting a lot of power to turn
@mattbriley58643 жыл бұрын
Check the ground cable
@mattbriley58643 жыл бұрын
Or the cables on the starter relay are reversed
@roccomalachi73297 жыл бұрын
thanks very much it helped me very easy to do.
@ashlieeddy40757 жыл бұрын
thanks bro, nice and reliable.
@jerrybigrig94756 ай бұрын
😎👍😎
@matthewseverin24564 жыл бұрын
Very helpful!
@johnattenborough39623 жыл бұрын
What kind of relay did you use?
@marlolopez50476 жыл бұрын
Nice..I got a lot out if your video
@jenndavis24022 жыл бұрын
Okay so I connected the points wire and kill switch wiring to the front side of the coil... so where do i connect the one wire coming from the (other) back side of the coil???
@danpoole3628 Жыл бұрын
Does the Solenoid act as the starter relay too on 1980 Ironhead
@georgeshotwell37082 жыл бұрын
I have a 79 XLH 1000.. Engine spins, no spark.. electronic ignition is new...bike ran, then a fuse, or, circuit popped bc it wouldn't fire up after the fuses arc'd...do u have a diagram to wire them in right?
@joseywaleshhh6 жыл бұрын
So the starter relay and the starter solenoid are two completely separate things? My bikes wiring was completely stripped and my father and I are having a disagreement on this.
@mattbriley58646 жыл бұрын
Confused Aquarist relay is usually under battery box and the solenoid is behind the rear exhaust
@mikesheldon3105 Жыл бұрын
I've got a question,I've got 2small wires that come off of the big wire that comes from the points and the alternater/regulater
@mikesheldon3105 Жыл бұрын
Don't know where they go
@mattbriley5864 Жыл бұрын
@@mikesheldon3105 I'm not sure what big wire you are talking about
@mikesheldon3105 Жыл бұрын
I've got a question for you,the relay that you are talking about the points or do I need to add a relay?Thanks for the video.👍
@mattbriley5864 Жыл бұрын
The relay goes to the starter , coil goes down to the points
@mikesheldon3105 Жыл бұрын
I got ya on that so I guess I need a starter relay right
@mikesheldon3105 Жыл бұрын
I don't see any kind of relay from anywhere ,lol who ever did the barebones on this 1980XLH is not like yours at all I'll shoot you a picture but some how it run I just don't like the cobbled up wires,what a mess.thats why I'm using your method.thank again.✌
@mikesheldon3105 Жыл бұрын
I didn't under the battery box.DUH
@DrErickLopez4 жыл бұрын
Great Vid! but Im wondering where is the starter button and how would this be wired to a 4 post 30A relay? thanks!
@mattbriley58644 жыл бұрын
I eliminated the starter button cause they are known to short out.
@DrErickLopez4 жыл бұрын
@@mattbriley5864 Thanks! I made a diagram with what you mentioned here. If you have time, can you check it out? thanks again! imgur.com/0MlTDjH
@mattbriley58644 жыл бұрын
@@DrErickLopez I believe you have the right idea .It should work.
@tubedude543 жыл бұрын
@@DrErickLopez That simplifies the wiring schematic and makes it very clear for me... THANKS!
@koolaidacidkilla1795 жыл бұрын
Thanks bud!
@mattbriley58645 жыл бұрын
No problem glad to help
@joeygriffith61334 жыл бұрын
Hey bud can I wire my ego the same way
@mattbriley58644 жыл бұрын
Yeah it should be the same
@29mudmike6 жыл бұрын
I have a 74 sporster I am not getting power to the coil or points system is there a easy way to wire maybe simplify it ?
@mattbriley58646 жыл бұрын
michael lolies the coil is off main to the points that is it as far as I know
@jfields11345 жыл бұрын
Does your diagram use all 3 posts on starter relay?. When you say small post. Do you mean short copper color post? (Opposite of longer post) I am trying to wire a 77 ironhead bobber. So stripped to bare minimum. I've had it 2 yrs and just needs wired. Please help lol thanks. Great video.
@mattbriley58645 жыл бұрын
Yes i used all three posts the short poat activates the solenoid
@jfields11345 жыл бұрын
Ok I get it thanks alot. I do have one more question my regulator is the kind that mounts on the end of the generator.(c.c. rider) so there isn't a bat.+ connection just a wire for power. So I would just wire to here basically the same like you explained. I'm assuming your using original OEM regulator. Just dont want to mess up my regulator. Thanks again.
@jfields11345 жыл бұрын
Or if I use a 30 amp circuit breaker instead of fuse I can wire to say bottom post and wire off other(top) post to regulator and separate wire on same(top)to ignition.?
@mattbriley58645 жыл бұрын
The bat+ wire is the same as bat post on reg.
@mattbriley58645 жыл бұрын
On circuit breakers you can wire multiples on a single post
@julianmartinez24253 жыл бұрын
What kind of relay did you use? Where can I get one?
@mattbriley58643 жыл бұрын
I used circuit breakers, you can get them at o'Reilly's
@matthewburns68433 жыл бұрын
@@mattbriley5864 👌 thanks good info!!
@georgewilliams25394 жыл бұрын
Will this start my bike, or just charge my batt n run my lights?
@mattbriley58644 жыл бұрын
It will crank it using the run/stop switch and turn it off you will use the key
@georgewilliams25394 жыл бұрын
@@mattbriley5864 but will my bike start n run?
@georgewilliams25394 жыл бұрын
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@georgewilliams25394 жыл бұрын
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@mattbriley58644 жыл бұрын
@@georgewilliams2539 yes it should start and run
@jonathancastillo37042 жыл бұрын
is there anyone i can call to ask a question... not to be weird,, for real.. please
@mattbriley58642 жыл бұрын
Ask me anything
@victoriacreamer77587 жыл бұрын
i got a 1968 ironhead wont start with the starter everthings new help lol