This stuff might work for you. Apparently there is a smaller, cheaper kit for motorcycles, though the SECA tank may be too large ...
http://www.jpcycles.com/product/900-715
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http://www.jpcycles.com/product/900-715
Recreateme
XS400 Addict
I got in my replacement Rectifier.. BUT
The PO of my bike (for some reason) cut the red wire out of the harness on both sides, and they now connect on their own, rather then just plugging in the harness..
So i think the easiest way to do this would be to remove the red connector from this new harness... but how do i pull it out ? lol I have never done any electrical work here and it obv just doesn't pull back out, is there a trick to these to lock them in place?
Thanks! Hopefully this will get my lights on!
The PO of my bike (for some reason) cut the red wire out of the harness on both sides, and they now connect on their own, rather then just plugging in the harness..
So i think the easiest way to do this would be to remove the red connector from this new harness... but how do i pull it out ? lol I have never done any electrical work here and it obv just doesn't pull back out, is there a trick to these to lock them in place?
Thanks! Hopefully this will get my lights on!
Recreateme, this is a common "fix". I had to do the same thing on my bike this past spring. That red wire carries all the power produced by the alternator and if/when it gets corroded, it will overheat. In my case, it was on the regulator side of the connector. Rather than replace the regulator, I soldered a new connector onto the wire and removed the matching wire from the wiring harness side of the connector. 2 layers of heat shrink tubing were installed to ensure no short circuits, and a liberal coating of di-electric grease to prevent corrosion.
To answer your question of how to remove the terminal from the connector: The terminal has a locking tab than needs to be released. If you look at the side of the connector that mates with the other connector, you will notice a notch above the opening for the terminal. A small (precision or jewelers) flat screw driver can be inserted into this notch and it will depress the locking tab for the terminal. The terminal can then be pulled out of the connector. It may take some patience the first time you try this. But once you do it the first time, you will see how simple it is.
Good luck!
To answer your question of how to remove the terminal from the connector: The terminal has a locking tab than needs to be released. If you look at the side of the connector that mates with the other connector, you will notice a notch above the opening for the terminal. A small (precision or jewelers) flat screw driver can be inserted into this notch and it will depress the locking tab for the terminal. The terminal can then be pulled out of the connector. It may take some patience the first time you try this. But once you do it the first time, you will see how simple it is.
Good luck!
Recreateme
XS400 Addict
Thanks Dave..
What happens when the wire overheats? To be clear this is from my rectifier not the regulator.
I was looking at my current rectifier a while a go when i was doing all my Alternator testing and i was seeing, like, black gunk, almost like a gel or a liquid in the heat wrap. Not on the actual connection but where the connection meets the wire, like where it would be crimped /solidered on the red wire.
Perhaps this is preventing full transfer of power to the bike, which might be why I am only getting like 11.9v at my safety relay? Because this connection is bad and dropping power?
What happens when the wire overheats? To be clear this is from my rectifier not the regulator.
I was looking at my current rectifier a while a go when i was doing all my Alternator testing and i was seeing, like, black gunk, almost like a gel or a liquid in the heat wrap. Not on the actual connection but where the connection meets the wire, like where it would be crimped /solidered on the red wire.
Perhaps this is preventing full transfer of power to the bike, which might be why I am only getting like 11.9v at my safety relay? Because this connection is bad and dropping power?
I have done nothing with mine
cleaned mine today for Winter.
looking at new LEDs for the warning system as the triLED is now only a single one
looking at new LEDs for the warning system as the triLED is now only a single one
Its been so cold I haven't been able to do anything in my garage,not to mention Im so busy with getting my family relative settle and cleaning,shopping I haven't had the time.Right now Im totally exhausted.Could always clean it
MrStubb
XS400 Addict
I actually thought of mine while I worked on the Snow Blower. Thought about getting it out of the shed into the garage and finally draining the tank so I can take out dents mud it up and repaint it. Guess what? Didn't happen. I blew out the driveway a turn around and back to the LP tank. Then it was down to clean out the pellet stove. Hey if anyone is interested. I have a Multi fuel stove in the lower level and I Love it. It's not the ideal second heat source for a split level home but it sure has reduced the LP usage. It's not so good if you burn Natural gas since Natural gas is so much cheaper than LP. Also Corn burns much cleaner and when it's at or below $5.00/bu it beats wood pellets hands down. Stay warm everyone Winter only lasts a few months. It'll be over before you know it and we can get back to our 2 wheel disease. Some time around July
Best late-night TV joke the other day was that library had moved all the books on global warming to the fiction section ...
Specdog
XS400 Addict
Yes and Antarctica is setting record low temps.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/scientists-discover-new-record-low-temperature-in-antarctica/article15839680/
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/scientists-discover-new-record-low-temperature-in-antarctica/article15839680/
jthiessen
XS400 Addict
Cut a few more tabs off the frame of the 80. I know it's not much but the forum has gone very quiet as of late
Yes it has! Must be Winter!
And bummer too...I need some stimulus and inspiration for my own bike!!
In an effort to reduce procrastination, I stripped the exhaust, gas tank, seat, rear fender, and the remains of my airbox off the bike. Then I also removed all the non-required frame tabs. Now I HAVE to find a larger tank, build a seat, build a header and exhaust, find or make a rear fender and battery box, replace the fuse box, clean up the wiring harness, buy the cargo rack I want and build mounts for it, buy the LED tail light bar with progressive turn signals built in, and everything else I have forgotten... And have it all done before the snow melts!
MrStubb
XS400 Addict
Not sure why but with snow on the ground and -6 degrees out side the inspiration to go for a ride or do any thing out doors just isn't there.
I put on a new inline fuel filter. Again. I hate stalling on the highway.. makes me think horrible thoughts, like buying a different bike
You should always include the "F" otherwise our full-metrical friends will think you are a wuss. . . -6 = -21C. . Brrr.
I'm with you - besides, I doubt if our lame batteries could get an engine with 15W Rotella to even turn over, never mind start! lol
MrStubb
XS400 Addict
I'm so used to non metric measurements. You should see the confusion at work. We get both inch and metric dimensions and tolerances from all our customers. And some of us old farts get really confused. As for riding in winter My bike would probably turn over about 1/2 a turn unless I hit it with the jump unit. Imagine trying to kick it. But I'd be crazy enough to do it with a good set of tires and the proper clothing.
