Hitchcocks Forum

Me again. The enfield newbie.

Picked my 535 up today! After 3 hrs and a very sore foot i got it started (flat battery haha)

Managed to set two car alarms off on the estate on the test run! Sounds lovely


Anyway ive removed the clocks, as in I have taken them apart and disconnected all the wires.

Obviously i need the ignition switch and the speedo cable is ready to insert in to new small single unit.

My question is regarding all the leftover wires, ie indicators, the three bulbs that were in the ignition box (neutral etc) and alll the wires that went to the rev counter and speedo.
Do i need to trace these back and just disconnect them , or could I even remove the bulbs and just tie them all up together and tuck away just incase i put the bike back to its original(ish) state?
When it comes to electrics I'm a total novice.
I just want front and rear light and ignition barrel, I have no idea if there would be any repercussions from hacking the wires to bits!

Appreciate your help guys, this message board is somewhat a bible for a new RE owner!

don’t start cutting the wiring without knowing, you will regret that sooner than later.



just take them apart at the connectors..



if you want the bare minimum wiring, ideally you would make your own.

but as a total novice that won’t be easy.

Thanks. Ok. Best to leave them disconnected from the clocks and indicators as they are, remove bulbs and tuck away then.

Will that be problem free as long as all wires are insulated then?

I know its not ideal but its a short term fix to rid unwanted bits, i just dont want to cock anything up thats important in the electrical department!!

You can buy electrical wiring connectors at your local electrical contractors store. They fit over the bare wire terminal end and a screw holds it on. Just remove them if anyone in the future wants everything connected again. They keep everything safe from short- circuits, and look tidy.

My suggestion is if you don't know what you are doing best leave it alone or get somebody who knows what they are doing to do it

If you do start chopping up a serviceable wiring loom without really having much clue, I fear it's only a matter of time before we see the unfinished project up for sale on ebay. Please do some research on Bullet wiring diagrams as a matter of priority! A.

You admit to little or no electrical knowledge or expertise.
What Norm & Adrian say I agree with
If you p-ersist with buggering about with someting you know nothing about this thread will get very lengthy and probably acrimonious

Owl_34. If you do keep the wiring intact, just removing bulb and other connections, I suggest you label to each wire stating where it came from. Often the wiring on these is a rat's nest of PO (previous owners) alterations and the wiring diagrams, despite Scaley's valuable efforts, locally bear little resemblance to actuality.
ChrisD

I agree with the general gist: messing about with the wiring when you know nothing about electrics is asking for trouble, big time.



In any case, why bother? Just leave out the components you don't want, but leave the wiring in situ. I don't know which bike you've got, but be aware that disconnecting some things will affect others. On mine, the clutch switch is required before the starter will work, for example.



Honestly, it would be better to find a mate who is competent with electrics, knows how to wield a multimeter, and can work through it with you.

Why are you removing clocks anyway? Is this going to be trials a style bike?
If so, you can dispense with most of the wiring as all you will need is ignition and possibly a horn.