Markwise Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Hello all, Does anybody have a lead on a wiring loom for a 1941 RE WD/C? Mine is incomplete and i'd like to replace it.. cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom M Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 Hi, I made the loom up for my WD/C from the wiring diagram using standard black cable. I think you can buy the coloured sleeves which went on the end of the cables as per the original looms. I don't know who supplies them though. I did originally buy a loom from a supplier, but the wires were all bright colours and didn't look right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markwise Posted November 16, 2018 Author Share Posted November 16, 2018 Thanks Tom! I have the same problem, it’s not complete and one wire is bright blue... I was told wiring for the Triumph 3HW is similar btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 (edited) The wiring for most of the WD bikes is pretty well identical ( Miller and coil ignition accepted) . I don't know why anyone would waste their money on a pre made loom (which is never correct) when the wiring is so simple to do by just following the wiring diagram. Black cable (preferably rubber) and lay each wire and label the ends if you are not ready to fit them. There are only 3-4 wires along the length of the tank tube to the headlamp. I usually start with the regulator. Four wires F.A.D.E. F&D go to their respective terminals on the dynamo, A to the ammeter and E to Earth. Once you have performed that simple task, you will probably agree that the rest falls into place. Granted the WD four position switch terminals are a bit of a work up, but that applies whatever loom you use. Ron Edited November 17, 2018 by Ron Correction to typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
79x100 Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 I agree with Ron on this. The complete machine is a more accurate jig than any loom maker can use and a careful restorer will be far more certain to avoid strain etc. WD motorcycle looms always seem to have used rubber-insulated cable, colour-coded only by small 'rubber bands' at each end. Even without them, wiring is a doddle. The larger rubber tube running from inside the headlamp round the headstock to under the fuel tank is easily replicated by using a length of the smallest cross-section bicycle inner tube that you can find.( Turned inside out if you're a perfectionist 🙂 ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citroman Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Look at autosparks.co.uk they have lots of electrical materials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Yes! I try to snaffle the skinny inner tubes from my mates road-race push bike before he bins them after a puncture.....I think I was about 16 when I last rode one. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markwise Posted November 21, 2018 Author Share Posted November 21, 2018 23 hours ago, Citroman said: Look at autosparks.co.uk they have lots of electrical materials they dont sell motorcycle harnasses im afraid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markwise Posted November 21, 2018 Author Share Posted November 21, 2018 i think i have found one on ebay which should be arriving soon. a mate of mine used it on his Norton and it worked fine. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markwise Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 (edited) Any one have the wiring diagram online? Cheers!! Edited February 23, 2019 by Markwise Typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 The wiring diagram is in the electrical section of your workshop manual. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markwise Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 Hi Ron. Alas i only have the spare and replacement parts cat... cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 This one's from my WD/CO manual which is exactly the same. You should be able to save it from here or PM me if you want it emailed. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markwise Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 Thnx mate!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markwise Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share Posted February 26, 2019 sorry to keep asking stuff, but how long should the speedometer cable be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Assuming you have a standard speedo with a screw thread and not the Jeager pattern and that your mounting point is in the proper place by the side of the headlamp? If you order one from JJ Cables. Tell them that it's 21 1/2" from the bottom of the speedo thread to the top of the speedo drive thread. You might want to ask them to add the period outer rubber sheath. Mention my name if you want. Ron Pier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markwise Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share Posted February 26, 2019 thanks you're a star! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom M Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Stuart bray also has rubber covered speedo cables. He advertises on Milweb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markwise Posted March 13, 2019 Author Share Posted March 13, 2019 thnx! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markwise Posted March 13, 2019 Author Share Posted March 13, 2019 (edited) @Ron Pier: would you mind posting a detail photo of your dynamo? i seem to be missing something there too to connect the wire loom to... Edited March 13, 2019 by Markwise found the insulator and plate for mcr1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 (edited) Just what you need on ebay! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bsa-Triumph-Ajs-Lucas-Mcr1-2-Regulator-Plate-And-Insulator/113659157142?hash=item1a769d1a96:g:rPcAAOSwzd9cFj5z&frcectupt=true Just two terminal holes on the dynamo F & D for split bullets with the holding kidney plate with single screw. Ron Edited March 13, 2019 by Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markwise Posted March 13, 2019 Author Share Posted March 13, 2019 (edited) thnx mate! just found the ad you mentioned and ordered them right away Edited March 18, 2019 by Markwise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markwise Posted May 20, 2019 Author Share Posted May 20, 2019 (edited) On 3/13/2019 at 4:55 PM, Markwise said: thnx mate! just found the ad you mentioned and ordered them right away well, looks like i wont be making it to Normandy after all...ordering that part from Ebay got me into a world of annoying sh*t... I paid for express posting but it took almost 3,5 weeks to arrive and when it did...it arrived broken. The seller just posted it after a couple of weeks, stuffed it loosely into an envelope and thus it got damaged. He had more, so i asked a mate who lives in the UK, in the same town as mr Green to buy another one and pick it up in person. Green would have none of that and only posted ordered items...well, you can guess by now it still has not arrived....what a crook So i decided to order a complete refurbished MCR...it will arrive june 8th..so no Normandy for me Edited May 20, 2019 by Markwise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdbikemad Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Mark, is it just the fibre insulating plate you need ? I have a spare here plus the steel clamping plate......pm me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markwise Posted May 20, 2019 Author Share Posted May 20, 2019 exactly what i need indeed! ill pm you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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