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Electrical Issues

Post by RegionX » Thu Nov 03, 2011 9:48 pm

I bought the bike knowing it wasn't in the best condition. The rev counter wasn't working so I took a closer look and found a few loose plugs and cut wires just hanging out there. The problem is none of the colours seem to match the either of the wiring diagrams I've been able to find. For example the wires in to the rev counter are pink, green and brown and the diagram says G, Y/Gr and B/Br. Are there alternative diagrams for different models maybe or do you think the wiring has been redone? None of the lights are stock so obviously something has been done

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Re: Electrical Issues

Post by Cammo » Thu Nov 03, 2011 10:14 pm

If it' an nc30 then it doesn't sound like it's the original tacho.

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Re: Electrical Issues

Post by RegionX » Fri Nov 04, 2011 6:13 am

Yup from what I've now seen its not original which means my mileage is a fuck up :(

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Re: Electrical Issues

Post by CMSMJ1 » Fri Nov 04, 2011 7:19 am

That is a ballache eh?

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Re: Electrical Issues

Post by RegionX » Fri Nov 04, 2011 8:10 am

Well I've got no reason to think it doesn't work, the wiring in the area looks like a real stuff up so could just be that. Anyone know why the tacho looks so similar to original?

The problem is the wiring is not just bad there its a mess everywhere and because the colours are different to the wiring diagram, for the most part, I don't know where to start?

On a side note: I'm gonna pressure clean the bike before I get started with rejet, valve clearance etc... Is there anything I shouldn't whack with the cleaner? Besides radiators.

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Re: Electrical Issues

Post by Nickd » Fri Nov 04, 2011 12:17 pm

I'd avoid any electrical connectors and any bearings. Although personally I wouldn't pressure wash it.

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Re: Electrical Issues

Post by RegionX » Fri Nov 04, 2011 12:37 pm

Well maybe Il just do it from a distance, its nice because it gets soap in all the hard to reach places.

I would like to identify this tacho, on closer inspection I don't see any loose wires for it specifically, is there a test to see if its working?

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Re: Electrical Issues

Post by CRM » Fri Nov 04, 2011 12:45 pm

looks like gullarm or early blade clockset.
remove and replace with correct items.
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Re: Electrical Issues

Post by Man_Named_Dave » Fri Nov 04, 2011 12:47 pm

I'd clean it by hand. Safer.

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Re: Electrical Issues

Post by RegionX » Fri Nov 04, 2011 12:49 pm

CRM wrote:looks like gullarm or early blade clockset.
remove and replace with correct items.
This bike is far from standard and there is a good chance the tacho works so why would I spend the money?

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