Chaharly Posted February 2, 2012 Share #1 Posted February 2, 2012 Is it as bad as it looks like it'll be? What are some things i should look for? How many hours worth of work am i looking at? I'm going to switch to one that has a CB. This will probably be a doozy of a project, but ill start on it after i get my carbs redone and back on the bike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffinman Posted February 2, 2012 Share #2 Posted February 2, 2012 It took me right about 2 hours start to finish not hard just dirty Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingy Posted February 2, 2012 Share #3 Posted February 2, 2012 Does the donor have cruise? How about the recipient? If cruise is involved on one, there is some other things that need swapped. Does one or both or neither have a gear position indicator on bottom of dash display? By the way do this. I'm to old to remember what bikes you have. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=58880 Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaharly Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share #4 Posted February 2, 2012 Does the donor have cruise? How about the recipient? If cruise is involved on one, there is some other things that need swapped. Does one or both or neither have a gear position indicator on bottom of dash display? By the way do this. I'm to old to remember what bikes you have. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=58880 Gary The bike that i have is an 83 royale. It has the neutral indicator, no cruise control, but does have a radio. I do not know what options the harness has, it was given to me by a member on the site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingy Posted February 2, 2012 Share #5 Posted February 2, 2012 The bike that i have is an 83 royale. It has the neutral indicator, no cruise control, but does have a radio. I do not know what options the harness has, it was given to me by a member on the site The connectors to the dash are different between the harnesses that have the standard 83 dash on them and ones that have the upgraded dash with gear indicator & stopwatch functions. If harness came from a bike that had cruise, then your non cruise brake (2) & clutch switches will not fit it. Rear harness connector to tail light & air compressor is different. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaharly Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share #6 Posted February 2, 2012 The connectors to the dash are different between the harnesses that have the standard 83 dash on them and ones that have the upgraded dash with gear indicator & stopwatch functions. If harness came from a bike that had cruise, then your non cruise brake (2) & clutch switches will not fit it. Rear harness connector to tail light & air compressor is different. Gary Is it possible to splice my current plugs into the new harness? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreezyRider Posted February 2, 2012 Share #7 Posted February 2, 2012 Just MHO, but splicing connectors in sounds like a prescription for trouble. Electrical problems aren't any fun. If you're going to go to the trouble to swap harnesses, I think you should find one that is made for your bike. If you look at Pinwall Cycles' eBay store they have about 10 of them for the 1200's. You'd probably have to call and have them verify which model they came from to be sure you got the right thing. Worth the trouble and $ in my opinion. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradT Posted February 3, 2012 Share #8 Posted February 3, 2012 Just MHO, but splicing connectors in sounds like a prescription for trouble. Electrical problems aren't any fun. If you're going to go to the trouble to swap harnesses, I think you should find one that is made for your bike. If you look at Pinwall Cycles' eBay store they have about 10 of them for the 1200's. You'd probably have to call and have them verify which model they came from to be sure you got the right thing. Worth the trouble and $ in my opinion. Good luck! Makes sense to me ! Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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