#TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD WIRING DIAGRAM MANUAL#

In the US, wire, bullet terminals, their crimping tool, ring terminals and snap connectors that take more than two wires in each end are available from British Wiring. Turn signals - Red wire between each turn signal and an existing Red wires' snap connector either inside the headlamp shell (front turn signals) or under the seat (rear turn signals). Condensers - Red wire between a ring terminal on one of the condenser's mounting studs and a nearby existing Red wires' snap connector. This is poor much better is: drill another small hole in the airbox inlet close to the Zener, make a short wire between the hole and an existing Red wires' snap connector in the harness, bullet terminal on one end of the wire, ring terminal on the other, fasten the ring terminal to the airbox with a screw and nut. Zener diode - mounted in the front edge of the timing side airbox inlet, its return path is supposed to be through the airbox and its connection to the battery carrier, a washer with several Red wires is attached to one of the battery carrier bolts. Off the top of my head, the places Lucas and Triumph did not connect a Red wire to an electrical component are:.

#TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD WIRING DIAGRAM MANUAL#

where an electrical component mounts but it is the wire that is the return to battery +ve from the component. This manual covers all aspects of repair and maintenance, including engine, gearbox & clutch, electrical system, wheels & tyres, suspension, braking system, periodic checks & adjustments, wiring diagrams, lubrication system, rear wheel system, cylinder head & valves, cooling system, ignition system, transmission system, troubleshooting, engine. A Red wire might attach to the frame, etc.

It is an inexpensive way to keep your vehicle running properly. Although it is not always obvious, Lucas intended Red wires to be the primary return path from electrical components to battery +ve bar a very few exceptions, Red wires making contact with the frame or other non-electric component is not important. This Triumph Thunderbird 1600 2009-2014 Workshop Service Manual (MT033868) provides detailed instructions, illustrations and diagrams for repair and maintenance of your Triumph Thunderbird 1600. Click to expand.Do not become hung up on 'ground'.

Triumph thunderbird wiring diagram