1986-1987 Honda TRX350 FourTrax 4X4, 1987-1989 TRX350D Foreman 4X4 Service Manual, Page 12Get this manual
GENERAL INFORMATION
CABLE &HARNESS ROUTING
Note the following when routing cables and wire harnesses; loose wire, harness or cable can be safety hazardAfter clamping, check each wire to be sure it is secure Do not squeeze wire against welds or clamps Secure wires and wire harnesses to the frame with their respective wire bands at the designated locationsTighten the bands so that only the insulated surfaces contact the wires or wire harnesses Route harnesses so they are neither pulled taut nor have excessive slack Protect wires and harnesses with electrical tape or tubing if they contact sharp edge or cornerClean the attaching surface thoroughly before applying tape Do not use wire or harness with broken insulationRepair by wrapping them with protective tape or replace them Route wire harnesses to avoid sharp edges or cornersAlso avoid the projected ends of bolts and screws Keep wire harnesses away from the exhaust pipes and other hot parts Be sure grommets are seated in their grooves properly Aher clamping, check each harness to be certain that it dose not interfere with any moving of sliding parts Aher routing, check that the wire harnesses are not twisted or kinked Wire harnesses routed along the handlebars should not be pulled taut, have excessive slack, be pinched by or interfere with adjacent or surrounding parts in all steering positions Do not bend or twist control cables Damaged control cables will not operate smoothly and may stick or bind