Honda InterceptorVF700F Shop Manual page 12

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V45 INTERCEPTOR
G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N
CABTE & ]|ARIITSS ROUTIl{G
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
secu re.
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
harnesses.
Route harnesses so they are not pulled that or
have excessive slack.
Protect wires and harnesses with electrical tape
or tube if they are contact a sharp edge or
corner. Clean the attaching surface thoroughly
before applying tape.
Do not use wires or harnesses with a broken
insulator. Repair by wrapping them with a pro-
tective tape or replace them.
Route wire harnesses to avoid sharp edges or
corners.
Also avoid 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
p r o p e r l y .
After clamping, check each harness to be certarn
that it is not interferring with any moving or
s l i d i n g p a r t s .
After routing, check that the wire harnesses are
not twisted or kinked.
Wire harnesses routed along the handlebars
should not be pulled taut, have excessive slack,
be pinched, or interfer with adjacent or sur-
r o u n d i n g p a r t s i n a l l s t e e r i n g p o s i t i o n s .
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