So I have a '94 1200 that I bought almost 5 years ago as my first bike and used it to get my feet wet before moving up to my current Street Bob. But after a few years of sitting around the garage my wife is nagging me to sell it, but I have put time and money into it over the years and don't think I can get my money back out of it so I figure why not keep it. I want to strip it down and make a cool little bar hopper with it. I always wanted a simple 70's inspired bike so I figured why not this one.

One of the main issues with this bike was the wiring, it had some issues with the turn signals not working. So my thoughts is to strip it down to the bare essentials and have a clean bobber/bar hopper that I can cruise when I feel like switching it up. So how much is involved with a job like this or what would a shop charge to do something like this? I am thinking just the ignition, headlight and brake lights are really what I only need.

 

Not complicated at all. The wiring part is easy, but you won't want useless clam shells on the handlebars.

 

If you're going to go really basic, simply remove the stock harness all together and buy a custom wiring kit, then rewire from scratch. That will simplify things even more.

 

Thanks, I am not really electrically inclined when it comes to wiring. I need to find someone with some wiring abilities and have them help, but starting from scratch seems to be the way to go for sure.

 

I beg to differ.

Unless you have the skillset for it, starting from scratch can be a PITA.
Most of the wiring on the current set up can be removed easily enough.

Either way, pick an option and go for it. At the very least, you'll be well schooled when done.

 

The wiring kits that have a central module are very simple. Take a look at Ultima, although there are other brands.

 

Yep, you can go with an after market 'plug and play' kit or go OEM 'unplug and play' (with some creative 'tucking and hiding'. Meanwhile, rewiring a bike from scratch can be an extremely time consuming job when done right. I wouldn't even consider having a shop do this due to the costs involved.

 

Sounds like your are over your head, so tare it down, take all of the parts off, after your done and totally lost I will give you 500.00 bucks for it.

 

It's a dyna 2006, inspired by the 70's bike look.