Cable And Harness Routing - Honda 1985 CBX750F Workshop Manual

HONDA
CBX750F
GENERAL INFORMATION
CABLE
&
HARNESS ROUTING
Note the following when routing cables and wire
harnesses:
• A loose wire, harness or cable can be a safety
hazard . After clamping, check each wire to be
sure it is secure.
• Do not squeeze wires against the weld or end of
its clamp when a weld-on clamp is used.
• Secure wires and wire harnesses to the frame
with their respective wire bands at the designated
locations. Tighten the bands so that only the
insulated surfaces contact the wires or wire har ­
nesses.
• Route harnesses so they are not pulled that or
have excessive slack .
• Protect wires and harnesses with electrical tape
or tu
be
if they are contact a sharp edge or cor­
ner. Clean the attaching surface thoroughly
before applying tape.
• Do not use wires or harnesses with a broken in­
sulator. Repair by wrapping them with a protec ­
tive tape or replace them .
• Route wire harnesses to avo id sharp edges or
corners .
• Also avo id the projected ends of bolts and
screws.
• Keep wire harnesses away from the exhaust pipes
and other hot parts.
• Be sure grommets are seated in their grooves
properly .
• After clamping, check each harness to be certa in
that it is not interferring w ith any mov ing or
slid ing parts.
• Afte r routing, check that the wire harnesses are
not tw isted or kinked .
• Wire harnesses routed along the handlebars
should not be pulled taut, have excessive slack,
be pinched, or interfere with adjacent or sur­
rounding parts in all steering pos it ions .
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