Splicing into the brake line.
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Mellow
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Clint,
Some previous posts were deleted due to links or promotions to those providing pirated copies of service manuals. WE do not support the selling or distribution of pirated copies whether they are cheap or free. This being a site devoted to a HONDA motorcycle, it seems just right that we do not allow such practices which undermine Honda.
Now, if you look at this post, someone has already written out which wires to tap into:
http://www.nt-owners.org/forums/showthread.php?570-Admore-LED-Lighting-in-Honda-NT700VA-Top-Box&p=97772&viewfull=1#post97772
also, one of the best and simple tools I have is a circuit tester like this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Laser-4911-Circuit-Tester-General/dp/B009WPROUS/ref=sr_1_8?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1384175236&sr=1-8
They are all over the place so any auto shop or walmart will have them and probably cheaper. I always use them JUST TO DOUBLE-CHECK WHAT I SEE ON A FORUM because you never know when wire colors might change with different year model bikes and it's always good to measure 5 or 6 times before you accidentally make the magic smoke come out of the wires... LOL
Some previous posts were deleted due to links or promotions to those providing pirated copies of service manuals. WE do not support the selling or distribution of pirated copies whether they are cheap or free. This being a site devoted to a HONDA motorcycle, it seems just right that we do not allow such practices which undermine Honda.
Now, if you look at this post, someone has already written out which wires to tap into:
http://www.nt-owners.org/forums/showthread.php?570-Admore-LED-Lighting-in-Honda-NT700VA-Top-Box&p=97772&viewfull=1#post97772
also, one of the best and simple tools I have is a circuit tester like this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Laser-4911-Circuit-Tester-General/dp/B009WPROUS/ref=sr_1_8?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1384175236&sr=1-8
They are all over the place so any auto shop or walmart will have them and probably cheaper. I always use them JUST TO DOUBLE-CHECK WHAT I SEE ON A FORUM because you never know when wire colors might change with different year model bikes and it's always good to measure 5 or 6 times before you accidentally make the magic smoke come out of the wires... LOL
On my 2010 ABS model the color code at the the base of the bulb holder was:
Red = Brake Lights This changes to Green / Yellow at the first connector.
Black = Ground This changes to Green at the first connector.
White = Tail Lights This changes to Black / Brown at the first connector.
The "first connector" is a 6 Pin Mini connector in a small compartment in the tail trunk area where the tool kit should have been installed....
It is always a good idea to double check with a voltmeter or test light...I've had manuals that were wrong. I prefer the additional info a multimeter provides, this Klein on Amazon, or something similar, is all you should need for basic wiring. Unlike test lights that are "Go / No Go" a meter can help troubleshoot low or high voltage issues, continuity, resistance and other problems and they aren't that expensive now days.
Red = Brake Lights This changes to Green / Yellow at the first connector.
Black = Ground This changes to Green at the first connector.
White = Tail Lights This changes to Black / Brown at the first connector.
The "first connector" is a 6 Pin Mini connector in a small compartment in the tail trunk area where the tool kit should have been installed....
It is always a good idea to double check with a voltmeter or test light...I've had manuals that were wrong. I prefer the additional info a multimeter provides, this Klein on Amazon, or something similar, is all you should need for basic wiring. Unlike test lights that are "Go / No Go" a meter can help troubleshoot low or high voltage issues, continuity, resistance and other problems and they aren't that expensive now days.
Yoda
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PLEASE, don't ever splice into a brake hydraulic line. Wiring for the brake lights, not such a big deal.
mikesim
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Yeah! He scared the hell out of me too with the title of his post. Then I read where he meant the wiring!
Mike
And this looks to be a legitimate (non-pirated) manual at a $30 savings over what most of us paid for ours.
It's worth it for the wiring diagram alone.
It's worth it for the wiring diagram alone.
Sorry about that. I will be more careful in the future.
Clint
Boy, I hope so, Clint! We don't have much tolerance for inaccuracy on this Forum.
Mellow
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You're right Phil.. and I'm pretty sure 'Forum' shouldn't be capitalized in your previous statement.Boy, I hope so, Clint! We don't have much tolerance for inaccuracy on this Forum.
I was about 99.9% certain he wasn't talking about the hydraulic line but even if he was, that's okay because he would have found out quickly that line doesn't tap into very well... LOL
Bear
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After reading this thread I am more and more convinced not to attempt ANY wiring. It was really simple in the good old days when wires were Red and Black. Being colourblind, I would never attempt to do anything on the NT. On the Yamaha, I did redo the fuse box by cleverly labeling each wire with a number kit I got at Radio Shack. To be safe, I called a friend to confirm the colours before I hooked up the battery.
Are you sure? It looks to have a plastic binding strip, and I don't think the holes are really punched for a binder. The price is right, but it looks suspicious to me. On the other hand, it may be legit. Ken
The links shown for service manuals in this thread link to a source that sells copied manuals. If you have the link look at the name on the sheet of paper in the photo of the manual, that user is no longer on eBay.... Then do a Google on the name and read the comments....
Please do not post the link again....
Please do not post the link again....
George,
The seller may well sell some "legit" manuals as well as photo copies. If you Google his other business name you'll find posts talking about buyers receiving copied manuals. To avoid any copyright issues on the forum please do not link to him....
The seller may well sell some "legit" manuals as well as photo copies. If you Google his other business name you'll find posts talking about buyers receiving copied manuals. To avoid any copyright issues on the forum please do not link to him....
Warren
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Since manuals are being mentioned I saw that Haynes now has a manual for the NT. Anyone here purchased one by chance? I think they have to be ordered and shipped from England.
That is great news as Haynes makes very good manuals to supplement OEM shop manuals IMHO... Just be aware the UK Deauville info will not be exactly same as the North American NT. The Deauville will have more parts shown and a different wiring diagram to support them.
skiper
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How is the Haynes book different ? Do you like it ? Does it explain procedures in more detail - "written for owners vs shop mechanics" ? I was looking at a book from late 70's and it was well written , to the proud owner , how to care and maintain and was a joy t read. MY HONDA tech manual is too concise . Seems it is just for shop staff. I was wanting a book written to help me maintain my illustrious and fabulous NT.
In the old days (up to about 1980 or so, being slightly colorblind would be enough to keep you out of a military electronics training program. Nowadays, practically all military electronics are wired with white wire. Can make it difficult to manually trace electronic circuits.
All white wiring??? That would be a challenge. Are all resistors also the same color now? Oh do they still use resistors? I suppose in this era of micro electronics, maintenance would consist of throw away and replace.