Translucent Positive

Previously les_howard wrote:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-or-3-CORE-PVC-TRANSPARENT-CLEAR-ELECTRICAL-CABLE-FLEX-WIRE-0-50mm-to-0-96mm-/322225178447?var=511128119959&hash=item4b061e074f:m:mkDOPAOQe73zbUus-1VyQew

This might be usable if you strip the individual wires out?

Les

Thanks Les, looks just fine.

Andrew

Previously Ulrich Hoffmann wrote:

Hello Andrew!

This may also be helpful for the resitance wire problem:

http://www.aoservices.co.uk/info/NORTONLGTWT.pdf

Thanks Ulrich,

that is very useful. Looks like 12V and electronic ignition sooner rather than later. Many thanks.

Andrew

Previously Dan Field wrote:

The club harness worked for me, although I know AL Osborne recommends making your own.

Keen to have a go at making my own, though may fall back to purchased item depending on the outcome of my efforts and wallet..

Previously Ulrich Hoffmann wrote:

Andrew, where do you get the other colours ?

Especially ink? Maroon?

Can?t get them in Germany.

My 1960 Navigator already came with 12 Volt conversion and Boyer ignition. Harness was homemade with two colours: Blue and red..

Hi Ulrich,

I haven't yet, however this is the company I came across that could supply almost all:

http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu

The only one I could not get was translucent - clear.

I have been using "Norton Motorcycles" by P.L. Jarret plus the additional info given on these pages. I am a very new owner - 3 days and have yet to lift the old harness, so getting things lined up and trying to educate myself ahead of time.

This thread was very helpful to me:

http://www.nortonownersclub.org/noc-chat/technical7-electrical/543646096

In addition the link to http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-or-3-CORE-PVC-TRANSPARENT-CLEAR-ELECTRICAL-CABLE-FLEX-WIRE-0-50mm-to-0-96mm-/322225178447?var=511128119959&hash=item4b061e074f

by Les will be the final link, though now I am thinking I will convert to 12v and upgrade to Electronic ignition to avoid so many running issues and the resistance wire issue.

Previously Ulrich Hoffmann wrote:

I have this as a voltage regulator in my 1970 Commando, works fine. I will install it in the Navigator also.

No more rectifier or Zener diode and capacitor.

http://www.ebay.de/itm/371712104035?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2661&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Thanks, I was begining to wonder about that, for a small project this is getting to be quite a journey.

Previously mark_woodward wrote:

I bought a new 12v rectifier-regulator from 'Lamberts Bikes' in the UK for £13.95 incl P&P (via eBay) - it's designed to accept a four-pin plug (two x AC in and +and - dc out) but I wired it easily with four x separate 6mm spade plugs. Fitted to my 920 Mk.2A Commando - works well.

Thanks, will try that.

Previously Ulrich Hoffmann wrote:

Andrew,

I just came across this:

http://www.nortonownersclub.org/noc-chat/technical3-light-twins-forum/291192408

Scroll down and you will find a wiring diagram with powerbox and electronic Boyer ignition.

If you leave out the electric starter circuit you hav a fine diagram for your Navigator.

I will use it also for my wiring loom.

Uli

Hi Ulrich,

to keep things as original as I can, I even considered using clear speaker cable - not discounted yet but seems wrong somehow. Thanks for your link, I will give it a good going over. A rewire takes you very quickly to a 12V upgrade, the transition from 6 to 12v is heavily wrapped up with electronic ignition upgrade. Seems to be a real money pit - all of items less than £1, but the bill is always about £40 for each element - world of classic bikes I guess.

Previously alan_osborn wrote:

There is no 'translucent' wire available for decent motorcycle wiring please use RED as for Positive earth.Now the resistance wire-several loom makers I have seen have bodged or ignored this item. There is no resistance wire to fit in the loom available. But I can supply a real resistor to do the job properly.BUT this resistance is only needed on 6V Wipac it is to reduce the alternator output (hence charge rate) when switched to ignition only. If you should always ride with lights on then you wouldn't really need it. Certainly 12V means that it would NOT be needed.AL O

Thanks Al,I am much happier to replace the transparent with red and will run with the lights on until ready to 12V and EI. Thanks for input.Andrew