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[Sgriger534]

and does anyone know what size fuses to use, and maybe where to find a wiring diagram

[jholbrook5664]

you might have to re wire it all it will cost a good chunk of change but its worth it not dieyin

[Crazcnuk]

Main 30 amp, Headlight 10 amp, Signal lights 20 amp, Ignition 10 Amp.

Does your 78 have an on/off switch for the headlight on the same switch unit as the kill switch?

I just went through this exact issue with my 78. The PO had changed the switch with a later type and the wiring isn't the same.

[CatatonicBug]

and does anyone know what size fuses to use, and maybe where to find a wiring diagram

Wiring diagram is in the back of the manual. You can download one from the link in my signature.

[Sgriger534]

It works now, me and a buddy spent like two hours going through the wiring. Finally where the start switch wire goes into the solenoid I grounded it and started the bike. Now the switch works fine, not too sure what I did

[dbeardslee]

Are you saying you fixed a ground, or you added one? Got a pic of the fix?

[Sgriger534]

I don't have a pic, I don't think it was getting a good ground, but i think when i took the right handlebar switch apart, and reassembled it, it fixed it

[dbeardslee]

So you're saying it's reassembled properly with no added wires?

[jholbrook5664]

i just bought a brand new one my old starter got fried so i had to rewire it all

[Sgriger534]

The switchs ground on the handlebars were just gunked up, no added wires thanks god, but i am still going to replace the fuse block, or add one. My fuse block is gone and strangley there are four fusable links near by, i don't think it is a coincedents. Currently though i am trying to figure out why oil is leaking out the bottome of the engine on the left side when the bike is running

[psycoreefer]

Have a good look at your neutral switch, its on the left side down on the bottom, mine was leaking oil - through - the switch, switch still worked but I'd get some drips anytime I left it sitting idling for very long. Replaced the switch and the leak went away.

[dbeardslee]

Currently though i am trying to figure out why oil is leaking out the bottome of the engine on the left side when the bike is running

You have a galley plug on the left side that seals with an o-ring. It's directly below, and slightly behind the timing cover. Take it out and put a new o-ring on it, and put it back. DO NOT OVERTORQUE THE PLUG - it's made out of pot metal and will snap clean in two if you overtighten. You just want enough torque on it to compress the o-ring a bit. I don't know the exact torque spec, but I would guess somewhere in the 4-5 ft lb range. There's also another galley plug on the other side of the motor that you may also want to change if you see oil inside the alternator cover. They're both notorious for leaking, but luckily they're easy to change. If you're due for an oil change, that's the opportune time to change the o-rings, cause when you pull them out, the oil is going to start draining .

[brcree]

hard starting....

Hey man, if you still need a fuse block....I have gotten two from TopcatGr58. He will send you one for 10.00 bucks....that includes shipping.

[Sgriger534]

thanks for the offer but i already picked one up, i would like to find a cover or somthing to water proof them in though

[psycoreefer]

the ones from TC come with a nice fitting cover, too bad you already bought something else. Really though, they shouldn't get very wet behind the side cover, unless your missing the side cover too.