does anyone by chance have a bobber wiring diagram
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does anyone by chance have a bobber wiring diagram
03 Oct 2011 02:02
Im looking for a bobber wiring diagram.I have a 78 kz650c and I'm just about ready to start the wiring. I have removed alot of stuff. I only have a toggle swicth for power the push button start switch headlight taillight and speedo then of course the motor wiring of course iwas even thinking about getting rid of the starter swicth. Any help?
you must first cut it up and weld it back together to be custom! Off the shelf parts only means its not factory. Get crazy cut it up and ready make it yours a true custom!
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Re: does anyone by chance have a bobber wiring diagram
03 Oct 2011 02:26
Southern Maryland, USA
1980 KZ250 LTD (traded, but still missed)
1982 KZ750 E3 (Cafe Project) (Dyna-S, Dyna Coils, V&H 4-1, K&N Pods, 6 Sigma Jet Kit, Acewell Computer, Woodcraft Clip-ons, Custom Rewire)
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1980 KZ250 LTD (traded, but still missed)
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1966 A1 Samurai (Restoration Project)
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Z1 (need I...
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Re: does anyone by chance have a bobber wiring diagram
03 Oct 2011 02:54
Here's a schematic he put together for someone:
kzrider.com/forum/4-electrical/172746-19...bones-for-mattylight
It's in his signature.
It's in his signature.
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Re: does anyone by chance have a bobber wiring diagram
03 Oct 2011 02:57Chaotic Reason wrote: Here's a schematic he put together for someone: kzrider.com/forum/4-electrical/172746-19...bones-for-mattylight
It's in his signature.
Yeah..that's what I meant to post! I didn't notice that the link disappeared. LOL
Southern Maryland, USA
1980 KZ250 LTD (traded, but still missed)
1982 KZ750 E3 (Cafe Project) (Dyna-S, Dyna Coils, V&H 4-1, K&N Pods, 6 Sigma Jet Kit, Acewell Computer, Woodcraft Clip-ons, Custom Rewire)
1966 A1 Samurai (Restoration Project)
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KZ1000 P (For a "touring" bike)
Z1 (need I...
1980 KZ250 LTD (traded, but still missed)
1982 KZ750 E3 (Cafe Project) (Dyna-S, Dyna Coils, V&H 4-1, K&N Pods, 6 Sigma Jet Kit, Acewell Computer, Woodcraft Clip-ons, Custom Rewire)
1966 A1 Samurai (Restoration Project)
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Re: does anyone by chance have a bobber wiring diagram
03 Oct 2011 03:20
No worries mate, happy to read your mind and lend a hand.

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Re: does anyone by chance have a bobber wiring diagram
03 Oct 2011 14:57
can I go no battery its a 78 650c
you must first cut it up and weld it back together to be custom! Off the shelf parts only means its not factory. Get crazy cut it up and ready make it yours a true custom!
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Re: does anyone by chance have a bobber wiring diagram
03 Oct 2011 15:05
Yes, as long as it is truly a 78 650. It has a permanent-magnet for a flywheel/alternator.
You just replace the battery with a 5000 to 12,000 microfarad capacitor (AKA battery eliminator). The bike needs to be able to start in one kick reliably. Also you have to be able to turn off all of the lights while starting.
You just replace the battery with a 5000 to 12,000 microfarad capacitor (AKA battery eliminator). The bike needs to be able to start in one kick reliably. Also you have to be able to turn off all of the lights while starting.
1981 KZ550 D1 gpz.
Kz550 valve train warning.
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Re: does anyone by chance have a bobber wiring diagram
03 Oct 2011 15:09 - 03 Oct 2011 15:12
No idea mate. I was reading in an post by the aforementioned wiring guru of the site, about a set up where they used a laptop battery to give it enough juice to run everything. I'd try doing a search for loudhvx and reading some of the posts he's written concerning what you're looking for. It's probably all there mate, you just have to look for it. Happy hunting.
EDIT-- His answer trumps mine because he actually knows what he's talking about.
EDIT-- His answer trumps mine because he actually knows what he's talking about.

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Re: does anyone by chance have a bobber wiring diagram
03 Oct 2011 18:10
Cool thanks for the help. I will try it and if it don't work then I just run a battery, thank you both for the help
you must first cut it up and weld it back together to be custom! Off the shelf parts only means its not factory. Get crazy cut it up and ready make it yours a true custom!
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Re: does anyone by chance have a bobber wiring diagram
03 Oct 2011 19:48
I posted a diagram on the Mattylight thread. If it doesn't work, you can use the same diagram, but just replace the capacitor with a battery. I also have a diagram with a relay to power the lights. It automatically turns the lights off when the bike stops. To turn the lights on you press a button. I made this because I kept leaving the lights on, which made it impossible to start my batteryless bike. Now it automatically turns off and I don't have to worry about it. I just turn it on after I start the bike.
BTW, thanks for the compliments, Chaotic Reason.
BTW, thanks for the compliments, Chaotic Reason.
1981 KZ550 D1 gpz.
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Re: does anyone by chance have a bobber wiring diagram
05 Oct 2011 01:28
alright I got out my paperwork on the bike and found out it's not a 78 but a 79 kz650c does that make a differnts?
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Re: does anyone by chance have a bobber wiring diagram
05 Oct 2011 03:14
Functionally, it is the same, I believe, but a wire or two may have a different color.
1981 KZ550 D1 gpz.
Kz550 valve train warning.
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