Delboy's Garage, Wiring Tips, Fitting an accessory power cable
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- čas přidán 21. 01. 2014
- Lots of requests for this, Heated Grips, Sat-Nav, I-Pod, Auxiliary lights, lots of things you want ot fit to your bike need power.....so here's the safe way to locate a 'Switched Live' and graft in a power take off that will last for years, be safe and reliable.
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Im watching this 9 years later, fantastic vid, exactly what i needed to know, wherever you are now Del you have helped an awful lot of people over many years, thank you
Thanks Chris, we're glad the video was helpful... and yes, we're still here 13yrs on, check out the current content on the Channel, we've moved on to better premises since then!
Every job I do on my bike, it's always Del Boy who explains it best.
Thanks mate, that's very kind, it's good to know the videos are useful!
So so useful!
This video has stood the test of time. 2024 and the best I found on explaining and practical demonstration of this task. Thank you!
Thank you, am glad the video could help you after all these years, thank you for your feedback.
Adding a wipe of clear silicone sealant to join prior to putting heat shrink over will ensure water tight joint. (Marine wiring tip)
The needle trick was a helpful tip. Thanks
I’ve been playing and working on motorcycles for 30 years and I always check on how someone else would do the job at hand. I like the needle tip also.
I just absolutely love your video. You just make everything so simple and understandable. You always surprise me by showing how easy motorcycle maintenance is. You have saved me a hell lot of money for this kind of jobs on my motorbike. Thanks again mate!!
+abir karmakar Thanks Abir, so glad to hear that we've been able to save you some money, also gives you a sense of pride doing some simple maintenance on your own bike... all the best, thank you for your support, D&P !
+Moonfleet41 hi again, I just bought a 12v powersocket for my motorcycle. From this video what i understood was that we have to connect the 12v socket's positive wire to live wire of the bike and the negative wire to the negative outlet of the battery. Is that what you meant?
+abir karmakar NOT the battery Abir, connect the earth wire of your socket to a sound earth point on the bike...maybe a frame bolt or something connected to the chassis..!!!
Thanks a ton mate!!
Del you are a legend everytime I’m unsure of something I look it up and it’s you with a top explanation 🤣nice one
Tahnks mate. Glad to help!
A 9yr old video and yet this is one of the most useful and most necessary videos I need for kitting my bike out for touring.
Most welcome mate, glad it could help.
Your videos are definitely a cut above what I usually see on CZcams. Great work and thanks!
Great vid as always, something that seems so complicated to do and very often pay someone to do. Has just been made so simple, and great idea to find the correct wire.
Very helpful!
I love the sewing needle trick, my pointy test light probe always left me with bloody finger tips. To the point that I found any other way of doing it. Not always the quickest or easiest either. This with a sewing needle is really useful, thanks, and God bless Y'all.
This is great, im learning and learning all time here from you Del and all the others who follow you adding their knowledge ...
I truly enjoy your videos and detailed information, keep them coming . Cheers from Houston, Texas
Thanks you Sir, glad you enjoy!
I’m 54 and just got back into riding a bike after 36yrs (mid-life crisis?🤣).....until watching this vid I was looking to connect straight to the battery so thank you....we’re never too old to learn huh? 😉
Cheers mate, and welcome back, glad the video helped you out.
Thanks a million for this video, Del. It's exactly what I need right now for a charger/USB port.
Thank you Delboy for a quick reply. Truly appreciate this. Best regards from Canada!
Hey del,
Most newer blade fuses actuallly have a contact area on each side of the top of them now, so you can run your test light or multimeter accross each side of them to check for continuity, or test for live. This feature has now prevented the need to pull holes into the harness insulation, which can allow moisture, etc into it, keep up the effort as I love your work,
Or we could just use an electrical/voltage tester (looks like a fat pen).
@@mrdishes7874 Those workfor AC not DC, and if you have a bundle of wires, which one is it reading?
Great recap Del. Thanks for you and P's content.
Come back to this, time and again.
Scrolled well down the comments and found your reply to a similar query, thanks again for your great videos.
Hi Del! Thanks for the video, I've learned something today. And I've learned to do it correctly. I'm not much of an electric guy here, I was hesitating doing this kind of intervention but now, surely I'll give a try.
Love the simple trick and easy wiring tip! Thank you for making it easy for me as I was struggling to find an auto cutoff battery some kind of device as I was not sure where to connect to my GPS.
Thank you for the information I’ve search for tons of videos of simple safe ways to find the live wires. Your tricks will be used all the time now. Very helpful and I loved how you did it on the table for a better visual learning experience
Glad it was helpful to you!
Best video...well explained, it makes me think that it's so simple. Good job...thanks
Your method and explanation is clear and professional and one that I have full confidence in!
Thanks!
You are welcome!
Great video, you are a natural teacher indeed
Thank you !
Excellent video. A very clear explanation Love the use of a needle to find the switched live. Will give it a try:) Many thanks!
Thanks so much for this. I'm adding a tyre pressure monitoring system to my Honda Shadow and have been frightful of botching the job. The trick with the needle is splendid.
This is the only video I’ve found actually explaining the whole process including the grafting process, I had the relative idea but I just needed that validation I was doing it correctly thank you so much.
Most welcome. Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for making it all easy to understand. I have just purchased an old XT660r and the heated grips are wired directly to the battery, I will be changing this when I add a USB charging point. Thanks again.
Such a great vid. Thanks. I need to find a switched live to put a camera (front and rear) on my bike. That needle trick was awesome. So simple.
I couldn't make it through one minute of the first two tutorials on this topic. Thanks for not being a teenage boy.
I recently pulled my '81 GS550L out of the shed that i put in back in '89.
got it to idle, but the carbs were leaking. New orings are arriving today. The float body oring disintegrated when reassembling after cleaning.
Thanks for your straight forward instruction..Your lessons are just what I need.
I stumbled across this this video while considering adding electrical accessories to my bike and it has made my mind up for me. Very helpful, thank you!
I can't wait to see what else you have been up to.
Keep up the great work. Cheers!
Thanks mate, glad it could help you, good luck with your projects - got over 700+ videos in the back catalogue, sure there will be something more for ya - cheers, Del
Started wiring in some accessories today and got a little muddled, at 70 the old brain matter is not what it was, but your video got me back on track many thanks, new fan..Ger
Most welcome Ger, glad you could use the video..
I slapped a USB charging port straight to my battery using the ringed terminals. Struggled to get the bike started one morning, went to the petrol station and the thing wouldn't start after I'd filled up. Thankfully a kind stranger helped me bump it into life again, and yes I was very ashamed I'd done it the bodged way.
Will be using this method to properly fit it next time lol
Great video. I can always depend on you to explain things clearly. I have learned a lot from you. Thanks!
Most welcome Twyla, glad we could help you.
Clever tip that about the needle, nice one Del.
Your a Legend mate! I have used several of your video's, each were extremely useful! Thanks alot and keep up the Great work!
Excellent, simple instructions, thank you!
Great instructional video! Thank you for sharing
Pretty good Delboy, coming off a hot wire that is switched and FUSED
or protected by an overcurrent device. I think many go by voltage of a
bike battery and not think too much about the amps. I was working on
my Harley Sporty a while ago, checking rear dir. lites. I had jumpers of
lamp wire with crocodile ends. One end was grounded, I was checking
something when all of a sudden I had a few hornets around me. I got
nervous and dropped the wire, it touched another and within a couple of seconds went up in smoke, no flames but the insulation melted off on
most of the wire. Anyone who does wiring on a bike thinking fuses or breakers are NOT needed should not be riding. The battery on a bike
can very easily start a fire or burn your wiring out so fast and you can end up out in the sticks with a bike that is absolutely useless.
This British wrencher is so right about making a very good
connection, lots of vibrations on a bike, if not well made and you cut
into a hot wire to add an accessory and it comes loose, you could
loose your lights at the wrong time of day, also you may want to know what else is on that circuit, If it is ignition, I would not hook into it and
I think Delboy would agree, that carrying spare fuses is good. if one opens up on you, say ur direction sigs go out and the fuse link is easily seen then it is most likely an overload, some other item pulling current on that circuit. But if the fuse is blackened, It was a short circuit. That
means you will have to look around for a wire touching say a hot pipe
or it got crimped somehow. putting in a new fuse will simply blow
then you will be in even deeper.
Another piece of del boy magic great and easy to follow cheers del regards mark.
Cheers Mark, you're very kind mate! Little nuggets that can save you bodging!
Great vid...I've just got a bandit1200 and am loving it....your vids are very handy...keep it up ..thanks
Very informative. Thank you for sharing your tips!
Very very helpfull!!! I like your style and movies... just honest and normal. I'm a fan!!
Thank you much appreciated!
always good to check in and see you two getting along , thanks to both
Thanks Milo... always good to hear from you buddy, we know how busy you are... hope it's not too cold in your part of the world!... PS watched your video on the vitamins! It's good to stay healthy!
me too del, amazing, I've just got a new satnav for Crimbo and I'm going mount it on my bike in the spring, so this is very handy, brilliant vid thanx mate
Well done Bazza, remember to follow the instructions regarding any relays or fuses as this is literally just a raw power supply... good luck with it buddy! Del
really like your friendly, natural presentation. Also info. TKS!
Thanks you Brian, I appreciate that!
thanks for the clear and well explained instructions .
Cheers Del. I've been riding and servicing my own bike for 26 years, and still learn something new from your vids. Top work and a sincere thank you.
+Rev-al Thank you buddy, that's really kind of you, glad the videos can help you out - thanks for watching, ride safe, Del
Cheers for the clear video! Shocked me when you mentioned Loomies, that's about half hour from me (I'm in Waterlooville)
Really enjoyed that video, learned a lot, cheers.
Hi that is a Great wee tip with the pin it just makes it so easy. Thanks
I would have been one of those, 'Connect straight to the battery' guys if it wasn't for this lesson. You made it look very simple even for a chips and gravy eating Northerner! I'm also going to invest in a wire cutting tool now as opposed to the kitchen scissors!!! Thanks Delboy!!!
"Chips and Gravy"... oooh heaven.. me and a buddy went up to Squires for the weekend this summer....and what an awesome place, amazing people, fabulous welcome, and five fat sausages in a massive Yorkshire pudding, drowned in gravy...for four quid... FOR BREAKFAST.. All i can say is.. .WE WILL BE BACK..! OUTFICKINGSTANDING..!
OH MY GOODNESS THANK YOU SO MUCH! IT IS ALL ABOUT ASKING THE CORRECT QUESTION TO FIND THE RIGHT ANSWER!
Hi Del! thanks for posting these videos. They are great for someone who loves to work on their own bike like me. All the way from Nashville, TN Thanks again!
Hey Joseph, good to hear from you all the way from sunny Tennessee, glad you like the videos, and thanks for watching... take care.. Del.
very informative love your vids keep them coming
Thanks for this Delboy, always wondered how to do that, now I know! Fab.. I learn so much from your videos. Best resource on CZcams!
Oh my word, you do me too much kindness Sir! But thank you very much and I'm glad you can find use in the videos!
Hello Delboy, I just ordered a coffee mug! Thanks for all the great help you give to bikers who want to not only ride but to know how to do some of the Maintenance required. Two thums up!
Thank you Raymond, we're glad you're enjoying the videos..
Another fine instruction video from the excellent Delboy. Many thanks mate for helping to educate your fellow bikers. Clear concise info, delivered at the right speed with just the right amount of humour. He deserves a medal - (not thumbs down like 6 numpties have done !)
+Rev-al Thanks buddy, perhaps the thumbs down come from the local main dealer who wanna charge you for the service and not have you do it yourself lol - thanks for your kind comments, cheers, Del
Great video, only just considering adding accessories to my bike and glad I have come across this video. Liked and subbed
Due to cramped quarters I used a different method to graft in the wire for the "switched power", but your method for locating the correct powered wire to graft into worked perfectly. Thanks a ton!
You're welcome Wayne, glad the video helped, appreciate you watcging buddy!
i love that niddle trick thanks for lovely and helpful video
Yeah, simple things work best aye... cheers mate .
Excellent video, easy to understand. Aloha from Hawaii.
Aloha yourself ! So good to hear from you... I would say I bet you have sunshine today, as i always though the sun shone in Hawaii, but we recently heard you had some snow ! What's going on with the world's weather lol
Excellent video. Just what I needed to know to hook up an accessory outlet on my 1982 Honda. Thank you so much. Ride safely. Al in Wisconsin, USA
Hi there Al, good to hear from you, and we're glad the video could help you sir... good luck with yours, and ride safe. D&Px
Now then, nice little vid as always you two hehe... keep safe, cheers Nige
Hello from Texas, USA! Just subscribed. I love the step by step of your videos! Keeps me believing I can tackle ALL the jobs with my bike. Love the Apache hat. My brother is a crew chief on AH-64's.Keep up the great videos!!! Cheers!!
Hi Justin, the hat was a gift from Eric... I can't believe you don't know him, as he's in Texas and I believe he is a crew chief on the Apache's! Sent us a few things, cool T-Shirt, this hat and a also a really cool military hat with the Channel name on! Wonder if he's your brother??!
Once again fantastic vid ty Del
Great instructional video mate This would definitely take the mystery out of how to do a relatively simple job for a beginner that might have handed over good $'s for a shop to do the same job. I enjoy your vids, keep up the good work.
Thanks mate, glad you enjoy the videos!
great video thanks so much.
from Sydney Australia
Glad it was helpful mate!
Excelente chap! Thank you from Texas .
My pleasure Sir, glad it was helpful!
Thanks buddy, as always great advice that I can understand!
Bloody hell. What a cool tip. And I've gone and ordered a relay when I could have just tapped into a wire that comes on with ignition.. brill cheers
Thank you so much for this. So easy to understand and I feel confident giving it a crack myself now 🤙🏻
Most welcome Paul. Glad it helped!
Great job on the video. It's exactly what I wanted to do but wasn't sure how. Thanks!!
You're welcome Dr Jekyll! I'm glad it could help you friend... thanks for watching, Del
Brilliant videos ...I am one of those that electrocute themselves on every electrical task I do at home. ..great to just hear clear instructions ,no musack and someone else holding the camera....will be attempting to do this myself with a lot more confidence ...thanks a lot !
It you " electrocuted " your self, with a dc circuit, get someone else to do the job
This was exactly what i was looking for thanks man
Spot on to what I needed. Just wired my Sat nav to battery as had no idea how to find a switched live. Needle trick is pure genius. Thumbs up and new subscriber.
Glad it helped, and welcome aboard..
You should have the black negative wire connected to the battery terminal. Red/hot wire should be going to a rely, which is tied to the battery positive so that you don't draw full power/amperage through that small gauge wire to power accessories.
You need to keep in mind the total amp draw of that circuit you want to power up with key on and select appropriate size wire to that circuit.
Imaging running 80 amp of heated gear through that tiny accessory powered wire...melt down soon to follow.
With relay appropriately rated for that circuit, no worries of that happening. Better to turn on 100 amp rated rely using accessory wiring.
Great Video Del. Thanks
Needle trick is spot on
Thanks for that Del. Never got chance to look at it last night but will give it a go later, been reluctant to cut into the ignition lead, worried I would mess something up but will bite the bullet and give it a go. Again Many Thanks. Wayne
great vid as always m8. gonna be doing something similar on the cage before long so will come in very handy. many thanks. ride safe. yf.
Excellent!! ... My Dad was an electronics guy - owned his own communications business - and he ran the service department. When I did my bike last year I soldered all of the wires I cut. I was nervous about doing it but what my Dad had taught me years ago came back to me. He always told me to "Never use those damn plastic connectors". Either way is fine. Point being, don't be afraid to try this on your own. It's a lot easier then it looks and your tips are excellent!
Cheers buddy... every electrician will swear against those connectors because they are designed for the amateur and electricians would far rather you pay them to do it for you! Fact is, fitted properly, and heat shrunk in place, they are as good as any solder and way easier to remove! Cheers Jeff... how goes the snow in your place?
Thanks Delboy. Great video, simple language, clear instructions and cracking camera work from Pen!
Thanks mate. Glad you enjoyed it, and happy that it helped you out.
@@Moonfleet41 helped so much that I installed a Denali sound bomb on my Victory Hammer S today, having NEVER worked on any bike and only been riding since Nov 2020! Took 6 hours, seat off, tank off, but everything works, cables hidden and secure, engine perring! Thanks again!
@@eq2lead963 Congratulations on a great job mate.. feels good to achieve new skills aye. !
Brilliant mate simple and easy cheers 👍
"GREAT" information to get out there brother, I have seen this happen SO many times and as you stated a dead battery ,,, or worse other electrical problems. This is why I watch your channel, always something for everyone and the ones that are just starting out. Keep up the great work. Ride Safe.....
Cheers buddy, great to hear from you as always... it's from the newest riders that we get the most obvious questions, which always reminds me never to take anyone's knowledge for granted, even if someone asks how do I check a tyre pressure... some people have just never been shown... thanks for watching chap, ride safe, Del
Great video. Very useful
Thank you for your video , It was very helpful.
Cracking Del simple and uncluttered and something I will be trying
Great video! I managed to install my GPS unit in the right way and even used you neat little needle trick. Many thanks!
where did you wire the negative though?
@@danylizer directly to the negative pole of the battery. I used a cable clip with the same size as the screw which can slide neatly under there.
Thanks a lot for the video, I not only could use that, I love the additional knowlege!
Wildnight89 Thnaks mate, glad it helped you..
Great vid dell I must admit i have wired stuff directly to the batt so thanks for this it will help me sort my mess out. Keep it up pal.
Thanks Matthew, make sure it's nice and secure as those crimps do need a good tight squeeze ooeer!
Brilliant explanation and demonstration on how to add an additional wire for an accessory. Best one I've seen on you tube with a cheeky wee tip using a needle 👍 I'm no techno or soldererererrr 😂 expert but I recon I can do it now. Thank you for a fantastic video.
Thank you Martin, am glad the video could help and we really appreciate your kind, and generous, comments !
Perfect solution to the USB charger that was wired direct to the battery and draining power. I now know how to do it right.
Thanks for all the work committed to building the playlists....made it easy for me to find this video that I hadn't seen before. Well done. By the way, this how I do all my wiring because I'm not a good soldererererer
+The Ted Hi Ted, yeah me too, hate solderingness.. thanks for your kind support mate.. all the best.. Del.
Thanks again man. Needing a switched ACC supply for a video cam I'm installing on a Harley. Now it will be easy.
evening both ( musn`t miss out Penny ), lovely bit of lectrickery there. lovely little tutorial. excellent pieces of very detailed useful info as always. glad the forum is taking off. good stuff !! ride safe my friend. Ade
Cheers Ade, simple tricks work the best eh? And yeah we are over joyed with the response on the forum, can't believe we've gained 140 new members in just a couple of days! Outstanding!
Thank you very much. This was realy usefull information. :D
Just the video I’ve been looking for…..couldn’t find any even 9 years on from when you done this Del. As always, kind regards.
Now then….back to the future……Great Scott!
Most welcome sir. Glad to help!