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Received a new battery, along with key and lock, today so I couldn't wait to install. As I was looking over the wiring in the battery area, I need to solder in a new fuse holder, I noticed an exposed red wire within the harness. The copper wire is literally bare in the exposed area, with the semi melted sheathing nearby - see the pic.
I did go ahead and put the battery and lock to test what I have - remember this bike has not run in over 11 years, with an no start problem in its last days. Anyway, turns out the lights do work, along with turn signals and horn. I put the plug wires back in, thanks LAB, and checked for spark - yes, spark at both plugs. I did drain the oil, removed the filter - new 1 came today also, so I'll be adding fresh oil and gas soon. Then I'm thinking time to try to fire up. Anything I'm missing/should be watching out for? I did put MM oil in the plug holes and at rocker areas.
Lastly, what do you think about the burnt red wire? The PO mentioned when he last tried to start he did jump it. Could this have anything to do with this?
Thanks again!
Monte
http://picasaweb.google.com/Cobyboss/19 ... 4377552178
I did go ahead and put the battery and lock to test what I have - remember this bike has not run in over 11 years, with an no start problem in its last days. Anyway, turns out the lights do work, along with turn signals and horn. I put the plug wires back in, thanks LAB, and checked for spark - yes, spark at both plugs. I did drain the oil, removed the filter - new 1 came today also, so I'll be adding fresh oil and gas soon. Then I'm thinking time to try to fire up. Anything I'm missing/should be watching out for? I did put MM oil in the plug holes and at rocker areas.
Lastly, what do you think about the burnt red wire? The PO mentioned when he last tried to start he did jump it. Could this have anything to do with this?
Thanks again!
Monte
http://picasaweb.google.com/Cobyboss/19 ... 4377552178