General Patton

[tlbranth]

Well I have a pdf file of the wiring diagram but since I can't figure out how to load it on here I just took a photo of it. Any better ideas? It's not real easy to read. The original is 11 x 17 and is quite clear.

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[desertrefugee]

That looks factory! Did you, essentially, restring the factory harness and accessories, but with the addition of the relays? Or did you completely re-invent the wheel? (Didn't look that closely at your schematic).

[ericheath]

Photo is fine for me. It’s saved to my photos. Looks really doable.

[tlbranth]

That looks factory! Did you, essentially, restring the factory harness and accessories, but with the addition of the relays? Or did you completely re-invent the wheel? (Didn't look that closely at your schematic).

I reinvented the wheel. There's almost no original wiring on the bike.

[desertrefugee]

Actually, I knew you had pretty much replaced the OEM harness. I didn't phrase my question adequately. I looked closer at your schematic and answered my own question. Anwer = Yes. (Actually both. You added relays to the philosophical factory approach AND re-invented the wheel).

I was wondering if you'd stayed true to the OEM layout except adding relays to significant load circuits. You did. A very robust approach and one that will be easy on crimps and connectors on the service side of the relays. I like it. Lotta work, but quite a feat.

[Easter]

Very impressive work, beautifully done. Just hope those relays are reliable!

[tlbranth]

I think (hope) the relays will prove reliable (Bosch/Tyco). I will carry a couple of spares though. I wired it so that there are no splices anywhere. All joinery is crimped at connectors. Also, all input and output goes through the left shelter so anything can be tested there. I got a copy of the wiring diagram laminated to go with the bike and I'll always have a multimeter along.

[CYBORG]

I used a multitude of those relays 5 or 6 years ago, and have never had one fail. As used, they are almost indestructible, in my opinion

[twowings]

Most relays are rated in the 100's of thousands of cycles. It's difficult to wear out a relay in this type of application. Usually the failures are from vibration rather than excess current. I've used thousands of these over the years with a failure rate that's too low to worry about. Carrying a spare is easy, especially when you can't just buy one anywhere.

[digschopper]

Super clean build.this should be good!

[HOTT]

Well done!.

HOTT

[BikeMaine]

VERY nice man, I like it a lot.

[lcallison]

Awesome job! I really like what you did with the wiring harness.

[tlbranth]

Thanks all for the encouraging comments. The bike runs great but some problems remain. Mileage is poor and I have a coolant leak and an oil leak. I'll work on those things and hope to ride it to Deadwood in August.

[sunnbobb]

It would be great to see it in deadwood. PS, can I beg a copy of the wiring diagram from you via email?