Thank you for this video and all the other videos that you have published. Last fall, using parts from Common Motor Collective, my 1969 CB350 ran for the first time in over 40 years. I look forward to continuing down the path to a roadworthy motorcycle. I don't think I would have the guts to try this if it weren't for all the support you give. Thanks again.
These vids are just great! You explain it sooo well and the use of the animated diagrams engrain it into our minds. Thank you for helping us. CM is the first place I go if I need something. sb
This is so awesome! I am "restoring" my first CB350 (or any bike) and this channel is a lot of help. Also the on line parts store is fantastic! I'll be making purchase every payday fer sher.
Brother I have a 1971 cb 175 I found a cm200 motor with harness and a 6 volt rectifyer for the 200 motor. Tried cb175 harness and coil no spark. Coil bench tests good but on the bike no spark. I’m looking at the cm 200 wiring and get so frustrated because I don’t know electrical well enough to hook up the cm harness. Today I ordered new handlebar switches had starter turning over and I unplugged now the switch won’t engage starter anymore grr. Help. What do I need to get the cm200 harness to work bare minimum to get it started please and thanks
I have checked the circuit and it all seams to be good but the solenoid just clicks and does not turn the starter over. I added power directly to the starter and it kicks just find. I also got a new cable from the solenoid to the starter and that was not it either. Not sure what to do next?
What would cause a slow cranking issue? Mine sounds like it’s turning over at half the speed of the bike in your video. I’m Using a fully charged 3102 AGM battery from common motors.
Sorry for the long comment… I’ve got an interesting issue. I have a 1971 CB750 and I just redid left side hand grips turn signal and horn wiring. The previous owner had cut the wires to the turn signals and the horn and so I re-soldered new wires onto the switch and button. Turn signals and horn work fine now, however, the left side turn signal sometimes will flash really dim constantly. When I switch that left-hand wire to the right side turn signals, they too blink dimly. I have new LED lights in the turn signals as well as a new LED flasher. I think the issue is that left-hand turn signal wire is getting grounded somewhere in the handlebars which is causing the flashing. Let me know what you think or if there is an easy solution, because this is a weird issue to me.
Measure from the hot leg and ground as in pull the power wire that feeds the signal and create those conditions and view voltage. If 12v then you’re getting good power to the lamp
Hello Thank you for your vid, but i was hoping you can help me diagnose my bike i have a virago 125 that I was reviving, when i got the bike all the electrical components were working. I did not know much abut the electrical systems of the bike so when I removed my engine to repaint the frame i had the electrical components still attached, when i but everything back the a problem occurred. The moment i plugged the electric harness to the battery the whole electrical system switched on., i had not turned the key to on and i had not hit the start button but the bike lights and neutral light was on. When i pressed the ignition button to start the motor there was a funny sound from the solenoid, and it has nt reacted when i pressed the button again. (I have a feeling the solenoid is burnt). When i disconnect the start button the system the lights do not turn on unless i turn the key, but then i cannot start the bike at this point. I believe there is a short in the system, but i have no idea where. I have undone the whole electric harness and i cannot find this exposed wire or short so i do not know what to do . Please help...
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Great video & thorough explanation.
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Thank you for this video and all the other videos that you have published.
Last fall, using parts from Common Motor Collective, my 1969 CB350 ran for the first time in over 40 years. I look forward to continuing down the path to a roadworthy motorcycle. I don't think I would have the guts to try this if it weren't for all the support you give. Thanks again.
Really awesome lesson
These vids are just great! You explain it sooo well and the use of the animated diagrams engrain it into our minds. Thank you for helping us. CM is the first place I go if I need something. sb
This is so awesome! I am "restoring" my first CB350 (or any bike) and this channel is a lot of help. Also the on line parts store is fantastic! I'll be making purchase every payday fer sher.
Thank you! Perfect timing. I actually needed this info
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Brother I have a 1971 cb 175 I found a cm200 motor with harness and a 6 volt rectifyer for the 200 motor. Tried cb175 harness and coil no spark. Coil bench tests good but on the bike no spark. I’m looking at the cm 200 wiring and get so frustrated because I don’t know electrical well enough to hook up the cm harness. Today I ordered new handlebar switches had starter turning over and I unplugged now the switch won’t engage starter anymore grr. Help. What do I need to get the cm200 harness to work bare minimum to get it started please and thanks
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I have checked the circuit and it all seams to be good but the solenoid just clicks and does not turn the starter over. I added power directly to the starter and it kicks just find. I also got a new cable from the solenoid to the starter and that was not it either. Not sure what to do next?
What would cause a slow cranking issue? Mine sounds like it’s turning over at half the speed of the bike in your video. I’m Using a fully charged 3102 AGM battery from common motors.
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Sorry for the long comment… I’ve got an interesting issue. I have a 1971 CB750 and I just redid left side hand grips turn signal and horn wiring. The previous owner had cut the wires to the turn signals and the horn and so I re-soldered new wires onto the switch and button. Turn signals and horn work fine now, however, the left side turn signal sometimes will flash really dim constantly. When I switch that left-hand wire to the right side turn signals, they too blink dimly. I have new LED lights in the turn signals as well as a new LED flasher. I think the issue is that left-hand turn signal wire is getting grounded somewhere in the handlebars which is causing the flashing. Let me know what you think or if there is an easy solution, because this is a weird issue to me.
Measure from the hot leg and ground as in pull the power wire that feeds the signal and create those conditions and view voltage. If 12v then you’re getting good power to the lamp
Hello
Thank you for your vid, but i was hoping you can help me diagnose my bike
i have a virago 125 that I was reviving, when i got the bike all the electrical components were working. I did not know much abut the electrical systems of the bike so when I removed my engine to repaint the frame i had the electrical components still attached, when i but everything back the a problem occurred. The moment i plugged the electric harness to the battery the whole electrical system switched on., i had not turned the key to on and i had not hit the start button but the bike lights and neutral light was on. When i pressed the ignition button to start the motor there was a funny sound from the solenoid, and it has nt reacted when i pressed the button again. (I have a feeling the solenoid is burnt). When i disconnect the start button the system the lights do not turn on unless i turn the key, but then i cannot start the bike at this point. I believe there is a short in the system, but i have no idea where. I have undone the whole electric harness and i cannot find this exposed wire or short so i do not know what to do . Please help...