Main Harness Routes Between Triangular Plates?

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When I disassembled my '74 for restoration, the main wiring harness was routed over the top of the head steady (between those triangular shaped side plates) as shown in the attached Photo. Is this considered the recommended approach?

Main Harness Routes Between Triangular Plates?


As always, thank you so much for all your help, Jim P.
 
My involvement with commandos is relatively recent and I would like to see what the more knowledgeable members have to say but when I contacted Norville for parts I asked about ordering a replacement for that big mushy gray connector block. The woman taking the orders said they discontinued selling the connector block because it was causing fires and they were recommending that owners replace the connector block with the smaller female connectors. I bought some from British wiring and replaced mine and yours looks as dry rotted as mine did .

Just my $.02.

Dave
 
Thanks Dave,
Yes, I'm installing all new harnesses now, and I don't think they are designed to use the foam rubber block. The photo was taken when I was disassembling the motorcycle 5 years ago!
Jim P
 
JimP said:
When I disassembled my '74 for restoration, the main wiring harness was routed over the top of the head steady (between those triangular shaped side plates) as shown in the attached Photo. Is this considered the recommended approach?
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Personally, I can't see that it really makes any difference whether the harness is routed between the steady plates or over the top of the rubber mounting.
 
JimP said:
When I disassembled my '74 for restoration, the main wiring harness was routed over the top of the head steady (between those triangular shaped side plates) as shown in the attached Photo. Is this considered the recommended approach?

Looks similar to the stock routing on my 750. First thought was the harness looked fairly protected from the tank pinching it, but I am also interested in hearing about the recommended approach!
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