You nailed it on the brake light wiring. I was having an issue with a brake light not working and watching your video I now have a working brake light. Very simple language.
Hey. Thanks, Cody, for the info on wiring a chopper. Wiring is not my favorite aspect of building a chop. I remember Hal Robinson did some simple wiring diagrams in old issues of Easyriders magazine. Your diagrams are very helpful. Cody, keep up the great work! Yeah, if you see him, tell Brandon at The House of Choppers that I said, "Hi." -- Walt in Cleveland, OH.
@@codyschoppercorner5727 - You're in the best of company. Brandon has it going on. So do you. You guys out there in Idaho have got a great chopper scene going. There's nothing like it in my immediate area. Guys riding dressers with overly loud sound systems are all over the place here. Lowbrow and TC Bros are big medicine around here. Fuel Cleveland is the only real chopper event here. Thanks for the videos, Cody. God keep you, your family and your pals at the shop.
This video is pure gold!!🏆 Thank you for such a simplistic explanation of the wiring system. My bike's brake light doesn't work even though the running light does. In the mechanic's attempt to fix it he suggested a new circuit board for the light but the new one didn't work either. I think you might have helped us figure out the problem. Also, I learned the correct terminology for a couple of parts I tried explaining in a recent video I posted.😊 TY TY TY!! You're a crown jewel! 👑
@@codyschoppercorner5727 I just had to come back to thank you once again. 🥰My brake light now works!!! You're my hero! 🦸♀PS: The artwork behind your desk is beautiful.
Great video… I’ve torn down my 1977 (electric start) Ironhead and I’m gonna use your wiring diagram to simplify it all so…. Main question is where is the starter motor in your diagram? I’m guessing this video is for a kicker? 😊
I wished to say that was the best, and thanks for how you did that!! I have inquired of your knowledge prior in the search for my ride......still looking but have yet another to look at soon......82 shovel w/ a 97" length......been converted to points......king and queen seat old school but it is almost to clean lol anyways thanks for your channel, very best.
How about if your running a magneto what’s different? you should do that video on installing a mag and explain the wires on that set up. I haven’t seen a good video explaining that system yet, been looking.
Life is crazy at the moment. But i definitely need to do that. The mag is exactly the same wiring except you delete the ignition section from this example
Every time i go to try and sort out wiring. I have a issue, original wireing and bullet connectors are a larger guage than wires etc that come with new hand controls . Shud id change small connectors to fit original loom .will i blow fuses or melt wires . ????? . Cheers , thanks.
This is a VERY, VERY good tutorial. One question - with a kick start, is the battery really required ?? What is the advantage of having the battery for kick start ??
Yes, the battery is still required. The advantage of having a kickstart is when your voltage drops low enough for your starter to not work properly. You are not dead in the water. Also getting rid of all the wiring and other unnecessary components cut down on possibility of that stuff going wrong on the road.
Well, I don’t know what bike you have but basically it would be another system itself. I’d suggest looking in your bikes manual for the electric start diagram. It’s usually pretty simple. Only 3 wires usually.
I would like your opinion on building a 88 evo softail into a chopper. I'm really thinking about converting to kickstart but have been told that it is not a good idea.
There’s a bunch of aftermarket kickstart systems for the twin cam that are very simple and retain your electric start… so I have no clue why they would say that .
It depends on what ignition you are using. If it’s an aftermarket ignition it gives you the option to turn voes on or off. If running stock ignition you need to run voes.
So two weeks ago I shorted something while screwing wires into my ignition with the battery connected because I’m a motor. The wire lit the insulation and my garage instantly filled with white smoke. When it was all said and done, no real damage. Now I’m here
