First Time Wiring Under Gas Tank

[tlwaggie]

HELP! I'm trying my first wiring job and wanted to find out step by step the easiest way of installing wiring from battery compartment to underneath gas tank to tachometer area.
Thanks guys!

[Big-B]

Take off the tank and run the wiring up the frame to where you need to run it. make a disconnect in the speedo area so when you take the tank off from now on you can simply unplug your connection

How I did for my air ride switches




All I have to do is slide the tank back, unplug the connections and off it comes.

[BigpapaM109]

HELP! I'm trying my first wiring job and wanted to find out step by step the easiest way of installing wiring from battery compartment to underneath gas tank to tachometer area.
Thanks guys!

Also what exactly are you wiring. It is guaranteed that anything you are trying has already been done. So, with a complete idea of what it is, you will get much better advice and tips to help out

[MrT]

HELP! I'm trying my first wiring job and wanted to find out step by step the easiest way of installing wiring from battery compartment to underneath gas tank to tachometer area.
Thanks guys!

Hi
For my TRE gear indicator install I loosened and propped the back of the tank and pulled the (single) cable through with a piece of fencing wire (on the clutch side) - I was surprised how easy it was. Form the end of the wire into a tear-drop loop and wrap with duct-tape for both the push and pull directions. It took me about 10 mins and surprisingly no snags

I still haven't removed the tank completely and probably won't until I really have to!

Cheers

[antmor69]

Don't be afraid to pull the tank if you need to. It's ridiculously easy. One bolt. One quick connect fuel line and 2 plugs and off it comes.

[MrT]

Don't be afraid to pull the tank if you need to. It's ridiculously easy. One bolt. One quick connect fuel line and 2 plugs and off it comes.

Hi Antmor

Thanks for the encouragement re the tank removal - I'll bear that in mind

I couldn't help noticing our respective "post" stats - you're at 4k+ since 2010, I'm at a miserable 42 since 2009 - how do you do 4000+ posts in 3 years? Thats over 100 per week - is that even possible? :-)

Cheers

[Big-B]

Hi Antmor

Thanks for the encouragement re the tank removal - I'll bear that in mind

I couldn't help noticing our respective "post" stats - you're at 4k+ since 2010, I'm at a miserable 42 since 2009 - how do you do 4000+ posts in 3 years? Thats over 100 per week - is that even possible? :-)

Cheers

Maybe he has a lot to say!

[antmor69]

Hi Antmor

Thanks for the encouragement re the tank removal - I'll bear that in mind

I couldn't help noticing our respective "post" stats - you're at 4k+ since 2010, I'm at a miserable 42 since 2009 - how do you do 4000+ posts in 3 years? Thats over 100 per week - is that even possible? :-)

Cheers

I'm sure some would say I spend too much time here but I enjoy the brotherhood we all share. And I love learning about my bike and sharing what I know about it. I've got a lot of friends here!

[MrT]

I'm sure some would say I spend too much time here but I enjoy the brotherhood we all share. And I love learning about my bike and sharing what I know about it. I've got a lot of friends here!

Hi
It wasn't meant as a criticism - I enjoy it too even at this distance - also pls pardon the inadvertant and gross exaggeration! :-)

[antmor69]

Hi
It wasn't meant as a criticism - I enjoy it too even at this distance - also pls pardon the inadvertant and gross exaggeration! :-)

It's all good bro! If you look around a little there's a good handfull of guys that post more than me. LOL

[Big-B]

Hi
It wasn't meant as a criticism - I enjoy it too even at this distance - also pls pardon the inadvertant and gross exaggeration! :-)

LOL I'm surprised you didn't make your comment towards me. I have the same basic join date and almost twice his post count!

[rynosback]

Don't be afraid to pull the tank if you need to. It's ridiculously easy. One bolt. One quick connect fuel line and 2 plugs and off it comes.

Hi
For my TRE gear indicator install I loosened and propped the back of the tank and pulled the (single) cable through with a piece of fencing wire (on the clutch side) - I was surprised how easy it was. Form the end of the wire into a tear-drop loop and wrap with duct-tape for both the push and pull directions. It took me about 10 mins and surprisingly no snags

I still haven't removed the tank completely and probably won't until I really have to!

Cheers

I think it is a good idea to pull it so you can secure the wire/wires to the frame so they don't cause a problem.

[racer 50]

Big B likes to get in the mix all the time ,which is fun for me to read!

[Big-B]

Big B likes to get in the mix all the time ,which is fun for me to read!

Gotta keep it interesting!

[MrT]

LOL I'm surprised you didn't make your comment towards me. I have the same basic join date and almost twice his post count!

Hi BB
You didn't reply to my note so your post stat wasn't in front of me - but in any case my observation was more about the disparity between my 40+ and Antmore's 4k+ rather than the figure itself altho it reads the other way

And agin - no criticism intended - I enjoy it all - keep 'em coming!

Cheers