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Motorcycle Electrical: Test Lights, Turn Signals and Electrical Issues

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Installing new turn signals on your Honda motorcycle? Having an electrical issue that is driving you nuts?
In this video I unpack some simple tricks on how to use a test light to hopefully bring understanding on topics such as:
- Installing/removing turn signals
- Understanding Single and dual filament systems
- Common Honda wiring
- Reading a Wiring diagram
- Tracing electricity
- Testing fuses
Join me as we get to test out an impromptu headlight issue I soon discovered on the nighthawk. We get to test and find out some tricks for narrowing your issue down and possibly finding the issue!
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@trainmaster0217 7 месяцев назад

I'd like to nominate Cody for "Teacher Of The Year"! Excellent video. A new subscriber here.

@glockstitch 5 лет назад

Having zero motorcycle experience I’m very grateful you do these videos.. my bike is 35 years old and I’m trying to learn how to fix her up when needed. It’s an ‘85 zn700 kawi. Just noticed my headlight went out again. Payed a mechanic 180$ bucks to fix it last time and here we are again. Wish me luck!

@willthethrill521 5 лет назад

This is just what I needed!!! Thank you thank you thank you SO MUCH for taking the time to make it. I'm doing the electrical on a project bike and got completely unmotivated, but now I'm getting myself a test light and back in the garage!

@Nancelot13 Год назад

I love being able to refresh my mind after almost 10 years and getting back to it. Thanks for all the info man. Awesome job

@anthonysharpe1884 4 года назад

I know this video is 2 years old but the trouble shooting techniques you are teaching seriously have helped with way more than just my headlight issue. Probably missed it already but if u do a live classroom I would be all over it. I subscribed to your channel so I’ll be on the lookout. Thanks for all the help!

@TheMotorcycleMD 4 года назад

Glad to see it still helping 2 years in. 💪🏻💪🏻🤘🏻

@henryp9600 3 года назад

@@TheMotorcycleMD 2021 Checking IN, You are great! I enjoy your teaching style. This is better than any school ever. You should def start a school if you have not yet!

@norcal8718 3 года назад

Dude I can honestly say that you are the best teacher I've ever seen teach something 🤓 You explain things so they are extremely understandable and presented so we get it. Although I already know all this shit because I am a mechanic 🔧 but still you make it make sense 👍🏻 Thank you for your time it is much appreciated. I'm going to subscribe and thumbs up and all that shit for ya 🤘🏻😎🤟🏻

@TherealBigJohnSt33l Год назад

Facts, just saw the connector vid. Man I couldn’t figure out how or, where to start. His tricks for helping has been outstanding

@michaelciocci8929 2 года назад

I am having a wiring issue on my Harley. Your video was my first stop. It just so happens I am having a passing light power issue. I like the way you explained and broke it down. I learned a lot. Electrical is not my thing. Thanks to you I’m going to dive into this project. Tks for sharing

@toddcott9510 3 года назад

Ok it's got to be the paper clip ! Wiring is an important part of automotive work and probably the most unpopular job. Thank for tackling the subject. Best from Scotland.

@Ride.on.709 3 года назад

I'm going with that too lol

@tobeychow5032 6 месяцев назад

I love you. I have no power in my nighthawk cb750 after installing aftermarket turn signals and now I feel confident in testing it

@barcusful Год назад

Brilliant, crystal clear teaching. Thanks

@jeremiahcashmore75 2 года назад

Thank you for this. I just got an old '81 xl 250. The front light and blinkers weren't working. I took it apart having no idea what I was doing. Ii now feel confident I can get this back up and running. Best video ever

@craigwhite7428 4 года назад

Cody you are a genius. Thank God for you. I got a Honda project scooter that needed everything. One of the last things that I tackled was my non operational headlight. I checked the bulb by running 12 directly to it, bulb ok I checked the power to the bulb, nada. I cleaned the high low beam switch, still nothing. Then I found your video. I wiggled the starter switch and the headlight came on. The starter switch is not returning to original position causing power to be interrupted to the headlight during engine startup. Thank you once again.

@Skylar.J.Martin 7 месяцев назад

Thank you brother! My bike (1990 Vulcan 88) has this same exact problem and I have been trying to figure it out. Could never find anything until now! Super helpful!

@drjohnworldpeace625 4 года назад

Working on a 86 Honda Shadow VT 700 problems with replacing front blinkers. You covered some marginal things that allowed me to fix the problem. I had the new blinkers connected wrong. After everything looked right it would not start. Walked away from it. Came back and just pushed on all the circuits to make sure they were seated. They weren't. Now I am back on the road again. Thanks.

@timleblanc3102 Месяц назад

Dude you rock! Wish I could find a mechanic like you for my sportster

@brianmerriman8252 6 лет назад

Thank you for this video - I’m a wiring newb and this vid helped me sort through some taillight issues on my Bonnie. I feel like I have a much better understanding of my bike now.

@TheMotorcycleMD 6 лет назад

That is super encouraging to hear Brian!

@robertshawn8270 6 лет назад

@@TheMotorcycleMD show me were to run ground in tail light hows it hook up

@Nceb 3 года назад

Thanks for this video. I have no electrical experience and electrical wiring have always seemed daunting to me. After watching this, I was able to follow everything the diagram and your explanation.

@beaudex7989 5 лет назад

This is a very welldone video! exteremely informative and well edited. My compliments - as a video guy myself I can see the effort you put into to adding the info you missed. THANK YOU

@PaydayGabeBCNV 3 года назад

3+years old but 💯 relevant. The 12v tester lamp is worth every penny. Great job Cody. 👏👏👏. Cheers 🍻, G.

@vernboulet1015 5 лет назад

Good job - explained in laymans terms. Building a (vintage VW powered) trike with a Honda front end and want to keep handle bar controls - this was a big help.

@Benji_4 5 лет назад

experience with wiring and knowing how electricity really helps with this. I own a 97 magna and rewired the whole thing with next to know knowledge and took me a week or 2 to work out all of the kinks(turn signals are green and orange but i deleted them) . I just bought an 82 cb that is in pieces and figured the harness in 5 mins.

@viffer1509 5 лет назад

Great video thank you - makes things seem do-able for us when so well explained

@Dirtdart458 5 месяцев назад

First video I have watched of yours and gotta say brilliant content will definitely be watching more and subscribing 👍

@leoshow-2-diy.442 4 месяца назад

Thank you exactly what I was looking for. Great help. Very good instructions.

@grahampotter5095 6 лет назад

So grateful you are doing this work on a nighthawk. I have a 2000 nighthawk that im doing a cafe fighter build on, and wiring the lights was my one problem. You rock dude, keep the videos coming!

@kevinhinse 2 года назад

Man I just solved my problem and learned a few things along the way!!

@bevennmac2195 7 месяцев назад

Informative and somehow humorous I like it! Keep it up guru!!

@chrisbarna2661 3 года назад

24:39 fuck mate, I jumped. This channel is golden!

@Bassmunchkin1 4 года назад

Not boring at all, this was absolutely fascinating, thanks millions for your time, really appreciated

@billbraxton7192 2 года назад

Thanks for this man! I'm having issues with my Headlight / gauges on my Yamaha. Gonna try out some of this knowledge.

@rushtk2112 3 года назад

I am trying to put turn signals on a 84 wing aspencade that has been stripped down. Need the signals to get inspected, and horn. Thanks for this!

@donjardon2103 3 года назад

Thank you, no headlight on 81 Honda 400 CM. It was in the start button area and I sprayed it with contact cleaner and headlight came on and I now have high beam indicator. Blam scared the hell out of me. :)

@autoaustin3213 6 лет назад

Hey, Its Austin, Dave's grandson. I just so happen to find this video because my turn signals and horn aren't working lol. Just subscribed though. Great video!

@TheMotorcycleMD 6 лет назад

What up man!! Small world!

@ronxxx-gs7on 6 лет назад

not only do u know alot about motorcycles, your explanation in very good too {our level } and ontop of tha you got humor . good video. thanks

@IIghostu 3 месяца назад

Thanks for sharing your wisdom brother.

@raymondwoodring7977 6 лет назад

Hello just wanted to say great video easy to under stand I have to say the mystery things is the white round container on the red cabinet and thanks again for the great video and sharing your time

@TheMotorcycleMD 6 лет назад

+raymond woodring Winner will be announced Monday night 8:30est!

@Eagle-pe9pg 7 дней назад

That is excellent and so informative, thank you!

@swabby2862 Год назад

Great Job, I had an old test light in my tool box , no idea where I got it and never used it. Thanks I'm gonna watch one more time and tackle my latest problem. The "BOOM" thing was fricking Hilarious (Scared the crap out of me). I've Just Subscribed and I can't wait to check out some of your other videos. Keep up the good work.

@stormtrooperon2wheelz622 4 года назад

Great job! Really interesting. It gave me a piece of mind.

@stephenx2857 5 лет назад

this video was excellent. only sad thing, is the obvious, that the color coding info is specific to honda, but was a great... primer for chasing wires, and power/ground ...the BAM towards the end... def was a nice wake up

@adersontorres4351 5 лет назад

Awesome video, I got a lot of information from it. I am putting aftermarket LED and I could not find the power source wire, but with the tips, you gave it should be a breeze now, I hope. Keep up the good work, and the GG was great, that I know I will not forget. Wheels on the road brother. Ride safe.

@jtdundee 6 лет назад

Watching intently, nose about 14 inches from the screen...at 24:36.... BAM! I had to stagger over to my welder outlet, lick my finger and stick it in to stop my heart from beating at 6500BPM. Good video!

@TheMotorcycleMD 6 лет назад

+John Theis Hahahaha😂😂😂

@nuclearwinter21 3 года назад

This video saved me PhP 700 (+/- US$ 14). No need to go to the mechanic. Thanks! 👋🏼

@gtavtheavengergunnerlegend3340 2 года назад

200 videos later finally a good explanation...

@bonnivilleblackcherry9745 6 лет назад

when you have your snap on guy drive by again get a set of back probes. Saves the worry of your paper clip hitting ground. It also saves your connectors from being cracked (especially on older bikes with brittle connectors) by back probing with your thick test light probe

@pr0ximus 3 года назад

Great video! I just bought used honda xr650l which doesnt have any turn signals. I don't have any experience with bike electricity, but now I'm confident I can install them myself. Lets see how that goes :)

@johncarlson8029 4 года назад

Can you please do a video on hyper or too fast flashing or bulb out indicator flashing for led integrated tail light and front led signals please

@steviepii 4 года назад

I've got that currently, it's either: Bad power. Bad ground. Bad bulb. It's a fail indication built into the blinker relay. That relay on my bike is $86 and it's made in a way so I can't rip out the circuitboard and see if the internals are broken. So I'm looking at everything I possibly can before that. Could be an open circuit, a corroded contact(which adds resistance) or a bad bulb, which would be easiest to check.

@SMASHERJP 11 месяцев назад

Great video. I'm having the same issue with the front running lights and blinkers. My question is, I tested the 3 wires and ALL come up green (ground).

@CLStegall Год назад

I'm late to the game, here, with your vids... But, I have to agree with NorCal below. You explain (and demonstrate!) things very well. Great job dude! New subscriber here, for sure. Thanks for these great instructional and informative videos!

@devonblank6354 6 лет назад

My bike didn't come with turn signals. I owe you many a beer. Literal life saver

@johnmiddleton726 Год назад

Thanks Cody. Gave me incentive!

@manxmachine7214 6 лет назад

has to be the 15mph speed limit sign hanging up.

@stevemaxein6606 2 месяца назад

excellent tutorial, this guy knows his honda poopoo

@keithbeasley5862 6 лет назад

Thank you!! I think I figured out what happened...FUSE. Going to check now.

@kevinjacksonsr3514 2 года назад

You ARE A PRO YOU KILLED THIS I HOPE YOU HAVE MORE CUZ I HAVE USSUES WITH MY VROD LOVE LOVE LOVE YOUR TEACHING KILLER KILLER

@deryckhartjr4088 2 года назад

Fantastic video. Greatly appreciated. I will be sure to follow.

@tedrubinstein1213 Год назад

I have to say of all the videos on RU-vid you are the more helpful. I have a 2006 Honda Shadow VT1100 and I have problems locating some things on the bike. I have the repair manual but it doesn't have my bike. I am tring to find where the turn signal relay is and also the coil. I would love to have the owner manual for just my bike. Where can I get it. Thank you for your help.

@cooperman38 2 года назад

Total respect Sinsei ... What a cracking video Thanks bro

@garryermoloff1890 6 лет назад

Thanks again, yes that tool is very nice but a little pricey but I can see that will save a lot of time and the video was very helpful. Thanks very much and yeh a class would be cool on electrical! Cheers and Happy Holidays Cody to you and your family!

@TheMotorcycleMD 6 лет назад

Thanks man! Yea it is pricey, I put some cheaper options in the description as well! Happy holidays to you and yours!

@joshkidd98 Год назад

Wheres dave? Thanks for this video lots of good info

@kennymcquinkiss8292 Год назад

Thanks for sharing

@dythkid6857 3 года назад

Man I can't thank you enough for your videos like this one, I have managed to sort out my headlights problem and got it diagnosed to a bad headlight relay. Now I can't find (if you already made a video of it) how do I diagnosed a problem where my brand new headlight relay that just got fried again after 24hrs.

@steveboney4937 5 лет назад

Watched the video it was helpful. I've got a 2011 fury that when I bought it they had removed the front blinkers .bought factory blinkers ,but when I tried to install the turn signal wires were missing in the headlight, crazy. Haven't found them yet but your video will help thanks

@robertmunro4846 6 лет назад

Great video Cody learned a lot am not great with electrics but i enjoyed watching this. Am going to buy a tester cheers mate RAB FROM SCOTLAND 😁😁😁

@TheMotorcycleMD 6 лет назад

+Robert Munro Glad you enjoyed the content man! 🤙🤙

@raulbyrd873 3 года назад

You are a life saver. Very informative.

@rmack3481 6 месяцев назад

Cody I have a question?? I'm building a customized e bike. I'm buying motorcycle lights head,tail and turn signals. L.e.d. flasher, the switches that goes on the left side the handlebar. My question is what else do I need??? I can probably wire it up with the help of this video. Then all I will need is a Grin Technology V3 Cycle Analysis dashboard. A second battery a front electric motor. Can you help me with the question. When I make the video I will give you credit for the lighting system. Thank you in advance. R Mack

@maelstrom200018 4 года назад

Thanks for sharing and appreciate it but personally think it's way safer to disconnect the power and use a the probes to check for continuity instead to avoid any issues.

@ColinFlowers 4 года назад

Genuine useful content. Helped me out a lot. Thanks for making this video.

@TaqiuddinQureshi 3 месяца назад

We did not see wear did u connect the elegoter cable and than test ! Thanks for theory

@Ketzukin 4 месяца назад

So did you end up replacing the starter switch or did you repair it?

@ourlifeinwashington4114 4 года назад

I got new lights for my bike build and I'm so lost. I got one of those jeep headlights which came with no instructions and I got turn signals which are 3 wire and not led and the came with no instructions. You can see my bike it's on my yt Channel. Thanks for this video, new sub

@jamiestanley8774 2 года назад

this is exactly what im dealing with atm . got everything going except main beam . its 2.20am in Newzealand. brain wont turn off . was the item the hairclip ,? cheers.

@clairegarlow6100 4 года назад

great job nothing boring about learning.....

@leahmmiller6967 2 года назад

thanks for scaring my hiccups away

@lmdetect 6 лет назад

MCMD that appeared over the license plate of the bike on the rack? In the beginning of the vid you did not cover the plate. Watched it 3 times and that's the best I could come up with. lol

@marlonbrando9279 2 года назад

Great information, thanks cool dude 🤙

@bevennmac2195 7 месяцев назад

Stupid question. Can I still use my multimeter instead of test light?

@themadddtrucker3426 5 лет назад

Great vid!! I like the " True Stories" reference....(just a circle.... no edges). Talking Heads is the chit! That and i leant how to fix the HEADlight on my vtx 1300... a wi. Win!!!

@kristianwestfall4726 2 года назад

Great video! Q: the turn lights on my kawasaki z650 (1978) statet blinking all at once, and I cant figure out the error. Do you have an answer?? Best, Kristian

@darrinblitch4912 4 года назад

Thanks for a great video 👍😊

@user-we9so9ys3z 22 дня назад

I have a Suzuki 1500 intruder the blinkers are confused when I push for right or left they operate in hazard, I replaced the blinker switch and they worked a Lillie but reverted back to the hazard mode the blinker switch does work it cancels and the direction I turn on seems brighter

@normenfritzsche5241 3 года назад

Iam først time on you channel, thanks it was a lot of input (in a good way), and since i have 3 honda shadow vt 1100 from 1986, i Will stay close to youre channel 💪 So thanks for youre video 👌 Greatings Normen from Danmark

@erichendrickson4527 3 года назад

Can you do a video on the oil pressure sensor and it’s wiring? I can’t seem to find the wiring anywhere just the bolt. Also have no idea how to wire that through the crank cover?

@austinandrews1006 4 года назад

I got an 05 honda shadow I just picked up a week ago and I am about to have to install and wire the brake lights, tail lights, blinkers, new head lights... and I am a bundle of nerves right now because up to this point in my life, I've never done any mechanical or electrical work in my life.

@jklcksmth1991bo 2 года назад

How do I find which wire is my parking brake light? And how do I find the wire to my hand brake? My foot brake works just fine. I've already changed signal relay, replace bulb and my fuses are fine

@jacovorster8193 4 года назад

Great explaining video, thank you. I have power to the indicators, and brake light, but the tail light and head light does not work, will these lights work with the scooter (Zongshen) is not started? because the indicators and brake light work with ignition just switched on, I do not get any power on any of the wires for the lights, head light or tail light.

@omarchavira9630 5 лет назад

Saludos desde Ciudad de México 🇲🇽... excelentes videos muy claros y de gran utilidad, podrías hacer un video de limpieza de mandos ... mantenimiento preventivo

@matthewnorton4529 Год назад

So if your headlight and turn signals stop working the switch could just be bad is there possibly just cleaning contact point

@onebreathoneshot6022 Год назад

Great video thanks.

@lucifermorningstar8541 6 лет назад

Hi great video , I want to ask you , when I turn on my key on my 73 honda cb450 I got nothing no lights and no horn no nothing . can you tell me what it could be? thanks

@TheMotorcycleMD 6 лет назад

I wish I was that good... testing is required my friend. I would start at the fuses then the ignition switch itself

@maxsleight 6 лет назад

Most likely fuses

@tek5358 5 лет назад

Check the parts of the wiring harness that touch the frame, sometimes with a vehicle that old the wiring can rub through, or crack and short or corrode, look for exposed wire, or crud from corrosion, if you don't see any of that, try checking continuity on the key switch, hope that helps to give you a place to start looking

@Thisfutureman 5 лет назад

@@TheMotorcycleMD hello cody , i just bought a husqvarna 701 sm and after 110km it shutted down 3 times in the last 10 kilometers while just cruisin , now i sended back to the shop and they said after hooking the bike up for electrical issues that they didnt see anything wrong with it ,so what could be wrong than ?

@bunkey3972 5 лет назад

Cody, nothing on my bike turns me on any more. I've tested. Suggestions?

@irishrider7324 5 лет назад

Awesome video!!!! Love all em! Great information!!!

@alexolivera7490 Год назад

Good video,... thanks.

@billycunningham7891 3 года назад

Hi there codie Billy hear from🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Scotland just to say I really enjoyed watching U'r video on indacators, U did state on the wiering for a Honda. Q what about the wiering on a Renegade commando? As I would be very grateful if you could please help me with some information on this subject?

@jessiverg130 4 года назад

yes bro, thank you. I have a vt750c2 just installed aftermarket led taillight and my license plate light stopped working it was working; it was working before when I had just tied them together and wrapped them with electrical tape but now its not working that I soldered the two wires. I will try this later see what I can find out. I was thinking its strange that all my other lights are working fine, my brake light and running light, its just my license plate light that isn't working.

@bradcunningham9611 3 года назад

You are the man Cody. Thanks for the great content. 83 cb650sc front signals.....orange and green into orange and green?...light blue and green into light blue and green? (no running lights for now dont worry about that) and the dark blue into dark blue? I think its the relay but want to make sure ive got them wired correctly.

@mikekovacs8981 5 лет назад

I like your paper clip but I bet it would be even more awesome with some shrink wrap over most of it to prevent accidental grounding :)

@aligreen4441 3 года назад

I have 2007 honda shadow VT1100 sebre..tried putting after market signal lights and blew something..no horn no signal no brake lights no blown fuse.??? Need help.

@oudiarroni5261 Год назад

Thank you man.

@MrHoot-zp7ud 4 года назад

Thanks brother, very helpful info.

@georgeslater6018 2 года назад

Hi there Cody, lm an avid follower of your channel and have found you very concise in how you go about explaining what you do. I've watched several of videos trying to find how to solve a problem l have with my bike. The bike has new battery new solenoid, l have checked switches and cables for hosts but to no avail. My problem is when l start the bike l depress the clutch and motor shuts down and starter starts cranking again. Start the bike push kill switch bike stops and starts to cranking again. I've tried many avenues but there are no old school mechanics as yourself to shed some light on my problem. I'm very mechanically mind with engine rebuilds and the such. It seems to me that the starter motor is not switching off after the bike has started. Appreciate your advice in advance just to get some direction or some light on the problem. Kind Regards George Slater