So I started cleaning the wiring harness today. I noted tape that wasn't the same as the rest, so I un-wound it and discovered several splices but this one, made me stop and puzzle, Has anyone seen this one in the harness before. The lump in the middle makes me wonder if is is not some sort of fusable link. Note that it is a solid white wire located just below the the "Y" at the D ring location. Cannot get the photo any clear"r unless I steal my daughers cell phone. Crap, paid big bucks for this camera 12 years ago and now they have better in cell phones free of charge. God I feel old.
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So I started cleaning the wiring harness today. I noted tape that wasn't the same as the rest, so I un-wound it and discovered several splices but this one, made me stop and puzzle, Has anyone seen this one in the harness before. The lump in the middle makes me wonder if is is not some sort of fusable link. Note that it is a solid white wire located just below the the "Y" at the D ring location. Cannot get the photo any clear"r unless I steal my daughers cell phone. Crap, paid big bucks for this camera 12 years ago and now they have better in cell phones free of charge. God I feel old.mack
79 XS 1100 SF Special
HERMES
original owner
http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps6932d5df.jpg
81 XS 1100 LH MNS
SPICA
http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad305/mack-055/2.jpg
78 XS 11E
IOTA
https://youtu.be/wB5Jfbp6SUc
https://youtu.be/RaI3WYHSuWA
Have recovery trailer and shop if you breakdown in my area.
Frankford, Ont, Canada
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Mack, that's probably the diode they used to 'convert' the AC to DC to drive the headlight relay. That white wire should be in one of the wires from the alternator and should go to the relay plug...Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
'78E original owner - resto project
'78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
'82 XJ rebuild project
'80SG restified, red SOLD
'79F parts...
'81H more parts...
Other current bikes:
'93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
'86 XL883/1200 Chopper
'82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...
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That is the diode as Steve said. When I put my bike back together mine was bad. I got a Diode from Radio Shack could not find the value of it anywhere in documents. You can check it with OHM meter and most multimeters have a diode checker selection. It should show resistance in one direction and open when leads are reversed. If yours is bad you will not have headlight. The Radio Shack part number I used was 276-1114 and the white band (cathode side) goes toward the relay. Steve if you have any better info on what to use as replacement chime in. I could not find any info on the value. Mine has been running fine on the Radio Shack one I put in.To fix the problem one should not make more assumptions than the minimum needed.
Rodan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khm6...liHntN91DHjHiS
1980 G Silverbird
Original Yamaha Fairfing and Bags
1198 Overbore kit
Grizzly 660 ACCT
Barnett Clutch Springs
R1 Clutch Fiber Plates
122.5 Main Jets
ACCT Mod
Mac 4-2 Flare Tips
Antivibe Bar ends
Rear trunk add-on
http://s1184.photobucket.com/albums/z329/viperron1/
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Ok
I've found soooo much wrong with this bike I guess I'm getting a bit paraniod.mack
79 XS 1100 SF Special
HERMES
original owner
http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps6932d5df.jpg
81 XS 1100 LH MNS
SPICA
http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad305/mack-055/2.jpg
78 XS 11E
IOTA
https://youtu.be/wB5Jfbp6SUc
https://youtu.be/RaI3WYHSuWA
Have recovery trailer and shop if you breakdown in my area.
Frankford, Ont, Canada
613-398-6186
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I currently have my headlight relay jumpered out. I think my diode might be bad. Now I know where to find it.
THANKS!Hi, my name is George & I'm a twisty addict!
80G (Green paint(PO idea))
The Green Monster
K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, '81 oil cooler, TC's homemade 4-2 w/Mac Mufflers, Raptor 660 ACCT
Got him in '04.
bald tire & borrowing parts
80SG (Black w/red emblems & calipers)
Scarlet
K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, WJ5, Shoei bags, Raptor 660 ACCT.
Got her in '11
Ready for the twisties!
81H (previously CPMaynard's)
Hugo
Full Venturer, Indigo Blue with B/W painted tank.
Cold weather ride
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Originally posted by ViperRon View Post...Steve if you have any better info on what to use as replacement chime in. I could not find any info on the value. Mine has been running fine on the Radio Shack one I put in.Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
'78E original owner - resto project
'78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
'82 XJ rebuild project
'80SG restified, red SOLD
'79F parts...
'81H more parts...
Other current bikes:
'93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
'86 XL883/1200 Chopper
'82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...
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Originally posted by crazy steve View PostAny diode with enough current capacity should work fine. I can't imagine the relay coil drawing more than 100Ma (.1 amp), so most any will work if they're rated for that much or more.Cy
1980 XS1100G (Brutus) w/81H Engine
Duplicolor Mirage Paint Job (Purple/Green)
Vetter Windjammer IV
Vetter hard bags & Trunk
OEM Luggage Rack
Jardine Spaghetti 4-2 exhaust system
Spade Fuse Box
Turn Signal Auto Cancel Mod
750 FD Mod
TC Spin on Oil Filter Adapter (temp removed)
XJ1100 Front Footpegs
XJ1100 Shocks
I was always taught to respect my elders, but it keeps getting harder to find one.
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Radio Shack diode
Spec's for Diode 276-1114 pack of 3 Temp range -85 to 320 F, Peak inverse voltage 1000 V, Forward current 1.5A Peak surge current 50A, Forward voltage drop1.1V
I am pretty sure this is overkill but it’s a commonly supplied easy to get in stock diode and I used high amperage mainly to protect the circuits because it is directly in line with the alternator output. And if it goes out on a long trip to nowhere because I sized it too small people here will never let me forget it.To fix the problem one should not make more assumptions than the minimum needed.
Rodan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khm6...liHntN91DHjHiS
1980 G Silverbird
Original Yamaha Fairfing and Bags
1198 Overbore kit
Grizzly 660 ACCT
Barnett Clutch Springs
R1 Clutch Fiber Plates
122.5 Main Jets
ACCT Mod
Mac 4-2 Flare Tips
Antivibe Bar ends
Rear trunk add-on
http://s1184.photobucket.com/albums/z329/viperron1/
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Thanx Ron
You did a lot of work for me on this, I appreciate it. this harness has a lot of broken wires and patches poorly done. I worked on it all day and figure about two more to go before I'll install it. Have to get some shrink wrap and a few rolls of electrical tape tomorrow. Thanx again.mack
79 XS 1100 SF Special
HERMES
original owner
http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps6932d5df.jpg
81 XS 1100 LH MNS
SPICA
http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad305/mack-055/2.jpg
78 XS 11E
IOTA
https://youtu.be/wB5Jfbp6SUc
https://youtu.be/RaI3WYHSuWA
Have recovery trailer and shop if you breakdown in my area.
Frankford, Ont, Canada
613-398-6186
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