[tkdphoenix]

I was preparing a nice video for everyone on how to change fork oil, and I opened up the nacelle on the vintage. I had been warned about the 4 zip ties attached to the nacelle backing plate, but not about how short the wires were for the auxilliary light switch. Well, I pulled it right out of the first connector, so there is about 4 inches of wire from the switch itself then nothing, because the wires came right out of the connector clip, so I couldn't identify what wires go in which position. These wires are black, white, red and green. Pictures to follow. . . I can't figure out how to create a post on taptalk on my phone. I tracked it down on the wiring diagram in the service manual, but it only shows the other end, where the wires are grey/red, pink/green, dark green/black, and black.

I bought a 4 pin wire connector on Amazon, which was very nice, and better quality, actually - also water proof, like many of the connectors on the Chief. It came with wires already attached to both male and female ends. I want to wire it up correctly, solder it, and move on. This is a fairly simple job, but I can't find the other end of the switch described anywhere in the service manual. I can see the wiring diagram that shows that black is ground, and other wires go to the VCM or some other connection point, so I don't want to make a mistake with this. It seems to be common that connectors on this bike have different wire colors on either side of the connector, which makes no sense to me, especially when there is no indication of how they attach.

 

[tkdphoenix]

This is the back of the aux light switch which is on the nacelle back plate by the gas tank.

This is the other end where I just cut the old connector off. I can wire this part correctly.

You can zoom in and see that these wires are the colors from the last picture.

I can't find how this should marry up, and wanted to know if someone has seen the description of which pin is which color, or has been in there recently and can tell me which color corresponds to which pin.


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[tkdphoenix]

This is the back of the switch, if it helps.


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[tkdphoenix]

A pic of the connector. I will add a link later. Great quality.


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[tkdphoenix]

Here is the link for the 4 pin connector: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PP7T0Q8?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00

I also redid the 2 pin connector for the war bonnet. It was flimsy and cracked the first time I disconnected it. I am thinking to put another disconnect lower down on the wires for the war bonnet since the only disconnect for it is under the nacelle. If I change my front tire I don't want to have to take apart a big portion of the front end.


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[tkdphoenix]

EXTREME GRATITUDE for @Americal23 ! He pinged me and gave his phone number and his time when he didn't have to, and gave me the wires that connect between the switch and the other side of the connector. So to complete this thread for any who may need it another day:

Aux light switch

Aux light switch side	wiring harness side
Black	Black
Red	Green / Pink
White	Dk Green / Black
Green	Grey / Red

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

I am using the colors listed on the schematic as posted in the manual (color is open to interpretation, since the pink looks like red to me).

I truly appreciate your help @Americal23 since that is a lot of crap to take off, just to help someone. You really went above and beyond and I'm grateful.