So I'm on the final steps of my winter project on my stock 1975 XS650B, and the engine starts fine, everything works, thanks to you guys. But I hit one final snag: the electrics. The headlight and horn don't work! I've disconnected and re-wired it five times and it's driving me nuts.
In detail, this is what does not work:
Everything else works: Front and rear signals all work and flash appropriately. The instrument cluster illuminates properly when the headlight on/off switch is toggled, the running night tail light works properly as well. Brake light works with both front and rear brake. Start button works, kill switch works, bike runs fine. Little left turn signal arrow on instrument gauge works. Little red brake indicator light works.
The horn worked for a split second when I wiggled all the wires, then never worked again. The headlight worked when I tested it directly on the battery, but doesn't work when all wired up.
I sketched a wiring diagram on the computer showing how I've wired it. I noticed the browns and greens look similar, so I called them tan/dark chocolate, and green/dark green to differentiate: http://i.imgur.com/FPw6kBq.gif
What wires should I check before I throw out all the wiring again? Some of the wiring is brand new.
Main wiring harness = brand new.
Right switch = brand new.
Left switch = old.
Ignition switch wiring = old.
Instrument gauge wiring = old.
Any insight appreciated. Thanks!
In detail, this is what does not work:
- Headlight (both low and high don't work)
- Horn
- Little blue high beam light on instrument gauge
- Right turn signal arrow on instrument gauge
Everything else works: Front and rear signals all work and flash appropriately. The instrument cluster illuminates properly when the headlight on/off switch is toggled, the running night tail light works properly as well. Brake light works with both front and rear brake. Start button works, kill switch works, bike runs fine. Little left turn signal arrow on instrument gauge works. Little red brake indicator light works.
The horn worked for a split second when I wiggled all the wires, then never worked again. The headlight worked when I tested it directly on the battery, but doesn't work when all wired up.
I sketched a wiring diagram on the computer showing how I've wired it. I noticed the browns and greens look similar, so I called them tan/dark chocolate, and green/dark green to differentiate: http://i.imgur.com/FPw6kBq.gif
What wires should I check before I throw out all the wiring again? Some of the wiring is brand new.
Main wiring harness = brand new.
Right switch = brand new.
Left switch = old.
Ignition switch wiring = old.
Instrument gauge wiring = old.
Any insight appreciated. Thanks!