Hi. My bike runs on 2 cylinders(rear 2).
I bought CMSnl.com wiring harness and they sent me one with 2x size different
igniter plugs on it. I went back on the website and they are all sold out.
my bike was running on 2 cylinders, I replaced everything on the bike except the wiring harness. New starter relays, new battery, changed pick up coils, bought a spare igniter, new fuel pump etc. I tested the coils, carbs rebuilt and tuned. I had it in the workshop and the problem is still there. They said I should replace the pick up coils and the igniter. I have done that. But same outcome. Wiring harness part no. from CMSnl is: 32100_MB6M_8802 (is this the correct part no. for an FE) (not installed atm)
I have a feeling this is for an VF1000F2
So my question is, Can i use this new harness on a FE models?
If i buy a F2 igniter. They are the same engines right?
Please help as I’ve had this problem for 2 years now. cheers Ekim
Which pair of cyls is not firing…?? 1&3 or 2&4…?? The '84 FE is a bit different to the '85 F2…The FE has twin igniter boxes, the F2 only has the one. Main harness part number for the FE is 32100MB6000 for Canada & 32100MB6880 for the rest of the world. The F2 main harness part number is 32100MB6630, 32100MB6830, 32100MB6840 or 32100MB6850 depending on which country its for.
The 32100MB6M8802 doesn’t show up unless there’s a revision that I’m not aware of.
The harnesses are not interchangeable as far as I’m aware due to the single/twin igniter box setup between the FE & FF/F2F.
Smithy.
I have some good igniter boxes if you’re interested but I’m not sure if you’re looking for the singles or duals. I’m in Niagara falls Canada
He has an FE so it will have the twin igniter box setup.
Smithy.
I have some of those so if needed, he can contact me
Rear 2x cylinders only work . Guys this problem has been going for 2+ years now.
So I’m changing the wiring harness. I wanted a brand harness to really solve this problem. I purchased the last one from CMSnl.com and it looks like a for dual 2x (different plug sizes) plug single box for a F2, but mine is a FE dual plug dual box. Where are the experts? Can I use this F2 wiring harness on FE? Yes I might have to buy a F2 igniter. The engines are all the same. The whole bike was pulled apart because of the reason but it must be a wire break somewhere. thanks for helping. just remember i have already bought a FE spare igniter and swapped them over.
Does your tacho work ok…?? F2 only has a single igniter box…The VF1000FE and VF1000RE are the only VF1000’s that have twin igniter boxes. All the '85 and later VF’s have a single igniter box. The F2 harness will not work for you. The FE and F2 engines are not the same, the F2 has line bored cams, different camshafts and different heads.
The larger of the two igniter boxes is for cyls 1 & 3…it also runs the tacho…so it must be the 2 & 4 igniter box that doesn’t work.
Smithy.
As you can see someone put new connectors on to solve the problem before me.
bottom image is what’s on the bike. Top image is a new harness with the f2 style plugs which is not on the bike. Can I use a f2 harness with f2 igniter on a FE bike.?
hanging on the bike is 2x f2 wiring harnesses. 1x brand new 1x old one. There are no new FE wiring harnesses left in the world and i have done my( US$260-£200) there’s no more money to waste on this bike.
thanks smithy1. great info. so new f2 harness was waste of money maybe i should send it back. my only hope is a secondhand FE. Yes tacho worked. When i first put the bike together from scrap parts it ran on 4 cy
linders but as it warmed up it started only running on the 2 rear cylinders
Smithy is correct with the part number 32100mb6000.
I would contact CMSNL and inform them that they have supplied the incorrect harness for your bike,and get as much cash back as you can.
Contact Malcom at Anaconda.co.nz,he has the correct harness brand new for $200nz.
Great guy to deal with,ships worldwide too
Keep going mate,the old girl is worth the effort
Best regards Bif
amzing thanks bif. I’m hoping to export this bike from the uk to Aussie. i need to buy anaconda wiring harness thanks
Hi Guys, I’m in the UK north East and I need an igniter as I’m ordering a new harness from NZ. So does anyone have one that works. cheers Michael
Are you heading to the Stafford show?I have a good one here and could bring it with me at the weekend.Failing that PM me your details for posting it over
Regards Bif
Hi Bif , thanks for reaching out. I don’t what to say as I’ve struggled with Honda for so long. At this stage I’m not going to to Stafford. How do I direct message you my details because I think you can really help. To understand where i am at I youtubed the VF1000FE build to date, cheers Michael