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Post by steve68 on Nov 6, 2016 17:11:30 GMT 1
Afternoon all.
I'm soon to start taking my 125DX apart to give it a little love. I don't want the full on restored look with every part glinting like a new pin, I want a bike that looks like it's been used but loved if that makes sense?
Now I'm happy tearing a bike apart and I'm happy delving into the engine. What I hate though is electrics. Everyone tells me how simple they are etc etc but I hate wires!!! My main concern is putting the loom back in the correct place, making sure all the wires are routed correctly. Any handy tips you guys use?
Cheers.
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Post by dusty350 on Nov 6, 2016 17:25:19 GMT 1
Hi Any rebuild - part or complete - benefits from lots of digital pics before and during dismantling, so if you are happy the loom is where it should be before stripping it, take lots of pics of how it is situated on the bike. You can add coloured tape at key points as a reference too so making it easier to replace back on the bike. Dusty  |
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Post by steve68 on Nov 6, 2016 17:34:52 GMT 1
Great idea. I really do hate electrics but on my old car (1950's) It didn't phase me. Everything is so simple on it and I dare say I'll feel the same once I start stripping the bike. However the routing on a car seems so much easier. Nothing to crush and chafe the wires like side panels, seat and tank. So much more room on a car to find another route while on a bike you have no second choice, it's along the frame or nothing. I hope I'm making sense here?
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Post by paulsx on Nov 8, 2016 16:42:44 GMT 1
Wiring routing is often in the genuine manuals as well but as Dusty says the more pics you take the easier it will be.
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Post by mattybeckett on Dec 20, 2016 20:45:52 GMT 1
I Agree it's always a good idea to take pics of anything complex before stripping down.. saves loads of time and head scratching moments later.
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Post by Ozhammer on Dec 26, 2016 23:04:52 GMT 1
Imho, dealing with wiring is all about being methodical. I would not consider myself any more proficient at electrical work than the next guy but I seem to be able to work through it without too much issue. If taking a loom off a bike, take plenty of photos and mark each wire as you disconnect them.
It also helps if the gap between taking something apart and putting it back together again is months rather than years, as your memory is still an important part of the process.
Good luck with the project and you may be surprised at what you can do yourself.
Rgds
Ozhammer
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