problems arise when some people are using the original honda parts and some use after market,, confusion sets it.. IE.. original honda headlight had only blue and white wire.. after market light has blue, white AND green wire... thats why i was unsure ans i thought same thing.. no need to ground headlight.. so why put a grounding wire on it..but they did..
True enough however, you're overlooking the basic fact that these machines are closing-in on the half-century mark. The parts support is flat-out amazing, better than what's behind most machinery that is decades newer. Sometimes, aftermarket/reproduction is all that's available...still pretty incredible that an OEM would provide parts for anything they made circa 1969! One should be thanking the aftermarket suppliers for making the sometimes heavy investment needed to keep parts available, they've gotta make a living too. It is still possible and practical to keep these vintage bikes viable enough to really use them, almost like they never went out of production. Some accommodation has to be made. Mainly, that means you have to either source old-school expertise, or learn some for yourself. Most dealership mechanics have be reduced to part replacers, unless they're either older than the machinery, exceptionally dedicated/motivated, or all three.:34:
You have unlimited free access to a first-rate resource, expertise that won't be found in any dealership & folks willing to help answer your questions...this board. Maybe try chilling-out a little, working on one issue at a time, and gradually accumulating enough expertise to keep your bikes going for the next five decades.
FWIW, I know that electrical issues will always be a reliable source of migraines for a lot of people. That's why shops charge big bucks for electrical repairs. Still, it doesn't have to be this way. These electrical systems are about as simple as they get. Tracing one lead at a time is easy, using a wiring schematic. That is the process. Once you've traced them all, you'll have at least a basic understanding of how it all works, enough to make tracking-down problems a lot less intimidating in the future. "
Patience, Grasshopper"...
