scotty
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« on: 16.08. 2010 22:38 » |
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Greetings all,
Can anyone recommend, from experience, a good supplier for a good quality new wiring harness for my bitsa A10.
I've seen a few on evil bay (Canada, US &UK) but I thought I would seek some opinions before diving in with a purchase.
I plan on keeping it 6V and intend to upgrade the voltage regulator.
The mag and dynamo have been re built.
Thanks in advance
Cheers
Scotty
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« Reply #1 on: 17.08. 2010 00:50 » |
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The Draganfly harness is excellent!
Richard
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« Reply #2 on: 17.08. 2010 05:42 » |
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Thanks for that Richard
I've purchased a fair bit from Draganfly on this rebuild and have yet to be disappointed with the quality of parts received from them.
Cheers
Scotty
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« Reply #3 on: 17.08. 2010 23:32 » |
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Hi, I'd check any harness first visually having bought one with 90% of the harnesses cables in brown and black and one purple! Not much help when identifying where they go later on - I'm thinking of constructing my own from parts sourced from Vehicle Wiring Products in Ilkeston, Derbyshire. They've been highly recommended and stock cables in all colours not just brown.  Anyway if you find one thats good please let me know! RoadRunner |
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« Reply #4 on: 18.08. 2010 09:47 » |
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VWP are excellent.
I once ordered something from them Monday morning, and it was here (Finland) the next morning!
I don't understand how that is actually possible.
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« Reply #5 on: 18.08. 2010 16:26 » |
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Another vote for VWP - excellent people, although the P&P is a bit high if you just neeed a few bullet connectors.
WRT to Draganfly - I ordered some timing cover screws from them on Friday and no sign yet. Is this usual?
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« Reply #6 on: 18.08. 2010 19:26 » |
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Thanks Iain and Ian ! I spoke with Dfly this morning and the harness sounds as if well labeled, has bullet ends and comes with a schematic (which is great for someone like me who is easily bamboozled by electrickery  ) I went ahead and ordered it @ 40 squid (twice the price of harness's on fleabay) so I'll remain cautiously optimistic regarding it's quality. I'll post a review when I receive it. Delivery time is not a big priority for me but I am curious to learn about VWP for the future  Are they in the UK ? Cheers Scotty |
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« Reply #7 on: 19.08. 2010 11:10 » |
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Delivery time is not a big priority for me but I am curious to learn about VWP for the future Are they in the UK ? Cheers Scotty Yes, they're near Derby. |
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« Reply #8 on: 19.08. 2010 16:25 » |
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Ian Thanks for the info cheers Scotty |
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« Reply #9 on: 19.08. 2010 17:50 » |
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Does anyone know of a supplier of the correct RGS loom?  John |
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« Reply #11 on: 19.08. 2010 20:52 » |
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Tombeau,
I have checked out their site. All plugs and connectors are for modern stuff;
John
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« Reply #12 on: 19.08. 2010 21:10 » |
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You're right John. I was sure they did trad bullet connectors as well, I use crimped connectors myself...although ones used with ratchet crimping pliers, not those rubbishy things with coloured plastic on the ends that fall off the wires. Cheers, Iain |
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« Reply #13 on: 19.08. 2010 21:57 » |
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Another vote for VWP - used them for years for my classic cars. For plugs, ignition lead and plug caps, Tim Green who owns the Green Spark Plug Co is a great help and has a huge range.
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« Reply #15 on: 20.08. 2010 16:12 » |
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A little late to the party on this thread, but British Wiring in the US is excellent. |
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« Reply #16 on: 17.09. 2010 17:58 » |
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Greetings As the OP of this thread I thought I would follow up on my wiring loom question. Just returned from a month at sea to find bsa goodies piled up on my bench, one of which was a new wiring harness. I ended up getting one from D'fly and I have to say it looks very good. Braided sheathing, soldered ends and a very easy to read/comprehend wiring diagram that corresponds well to the colour coded wires. I did a continuity test on all the wires and all appears good.. Thanks to all for their advice Cheers Scotty |
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