Silver Shotgun wiring harness?

[machten]

Sheesh!!!!

I had no idea that a question about my Shotgun harness would go viral!

An amazing wealth of know how on this board. AWESOME!

I'm with bamnfi. As a newbie here, I'm going down to the store room to pull out the old physics text books for a mature age refresher course!!

[EDIT} I totally agree with him. This forum has been a fantastic find for me too. Thanks to you all. [END EDIT]

Kev

[Jordan]

" I'm under the impression it had points originally. "

____ So do you think it's an Italian-Duke (not Mototrans) then?

I don't know, except it's supposed to be the last (1974?) model, with the big bottom end bearing. Is there a way to confirm country of origin?

" It went well for thousands of miles, but eventually started to misfire, "

____ What carb.model do you have on it?

Presently, a remote float type SSI29 (for the period styling). I had a VHB29 on it earlier.
I don't think it's a carburettor problem, but it's been so long ago I can't remember why I came to that conclusion.

Jordan

[DewCatTea-Bob]

"" Is there a way to confirm country of origin? "

____ Yes, there's a number of clues, usually the Mototrans have "Made in Spain" cast onto various motor parts.
What type of compression-release does your 350 have? - Valve-cover type ?


" Presently, a remote float type SSI29 (for the period styling). I had a VHB29 on it earlier. "

____ Those SSIs can contribute to an assortment of annoyances, you should make sure that your issue remains even with the happier 'square-slide' Dellorto.
I assume you've already eliminated the spark-plug & cable as contributors.


Hopeful-Cheers,
-Bob

[Jordan]

" Is there a way to confirm country of origin? "

____ Yes, there's a number of clues, usually the Mototrans have "Made in Spain" cast onto various motor parts.
What type of compression-release does your 350 have? - Valve-cover type ?

When I bought the bike in bits, it came with no head, cylinder or piston. I fitted a Desmo head. I haven't noticed a Made in Spain anywhere, except on the Motoplat electrics that I bought and fitted later. Does the method of compression release identify origin?

" Presently, a remote float type SSI29 (for the period styling). I had a VHB29 on it earlier. "

____ Those SSIs can contribute to an assortment of annoyances, you should make sure that your issue remains even with the happier 'square-slide' Dellorto.
I assume you've already eliminated the spark-plug & cable as contributors.

Pretty sure I would've done that. Good idea to refit the VHB temporarily. It works better, but the SSI looks better!

I put some photos in the Photos Gallery section. It's dusty and neglected, but much loved and will be recommissioned one day.

Jordan

[DewCatTea-Bob]

" I fitted a Desmo head.

____ Where did you find the head & other top-end parts?


" Does the method of compression release identify origin? "

____ Well, the Mototrans 350s use the method-type which directly bleeds the combustion-chamber (similar to a 450R/T).


" I put some photos in the Photos Gallery section. "

____ I managed to find all 11 (even though they weren't actually within that section)... Nice pix of a very fine looking DUKE !


DUKE-Cheers,
-Bob

[Jordan]

____ Where did you find the head & other top-end parts?

Oh, just in rubbish bins and skips
I had about 6 singles, all widecase, and collected some bits in my travels - wreckers, private sales etc.

Nice pix of a very fine looking DUKE !

Thanks Bob.

Jordan

[DewCatTea-Bob]

" Oh, just in rubbish bins and skips "

____ I just thought that you might've been one of those few buyers who paid over 700-bucks for a 350-DESMO head on eBay last year.


DESMO-Cheers,
-Bob

[grapes]

On E-bay, there are 2 new nos wide case complete wiring harness. for 250,350,450 scr, second type for 6coil alt with electronic ign. comes with wiring diagram. 119.00$ each,plus 24.00 shipping.Item #320639870328 . Capt Paul

[bamnfi]

On E-bay, there are 2 new nos wide case complete wiring harness. for 250,350,450 scr, second type for 6coil alt with electronic ign. comes with wiring diagram. 119.00$ each,plus 24.00 shipping.Item #320639870328 . Capt Paul

Yep, saw them Captain. Been told they are not suitable for the Shotgun

Looking at sites to buy bits to make my own. Lots of fotos before and after so the bleeding thing will still run. Crosses fingers!

[DewCatTea-Bob]

" Looking at sites to buy bits to make my own. Lots of fotos before and after so the bleeding thing will still run. Crosses fingers! "

____ Not to worry Bam, if you wish for any confirmation of which wire goes where, I can set you straight with that. _ As wire-harness building for various DUKE-models has been quite a fun endeavor for me many times in the past !
__ As you work to complete your very-own harness-project, is it your intention to use proper wire-gauges & colors, (as I hope!) ?


Hopeful-Cheers,
-Bob