Rogiecrockett
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Hello,
I have searched and read the threads on this, some as recent as last fall. Most of the info is that people have replaced and shared results but there is no detail on where the cable goes.
I had some time yesterday and with warmer weather, I took the battery out and started to trace the negative. It quickly disappears into the engine and is not easy to trace. Before I start to tear into this project I would like to have an idea what I am looking at.
From the battery, where does the negative go? I assume it goes to the starter but did not see where it came through.
Also there is a small thin wire that ties into the negative at the battery, where does this wire go to?
I will replace with a 4 gauge.
Here is what I am trying to fix/make better: I leave my stock battery on a trickle charger and when starting in cold weather, it hesitates and sometimes fires and other times does not fire.
I can ride in temps down to upper 20's with warm riding gear. The problem is not with riding temps but with leaving the bike sit outside for 10 hours without being on a charger. I do not want to get stuck with a no-start 55 miles from home.
My plan is to replace in order of cost, new negative ground cable, a stronger battery and finally if need be, a new starter.
I will gladly take any and all advice.
Thanks,
Dave.
I have searched and read the threads on this, some as recent as last fall. Most of the info is that people have replaced and shared results but there is no detail on where the cable goes.
I had some time yesterday and with warmer weather, I took the battery out and started to trace the negative. It quickly disappears into the engine and is not easy to trace. Before I start to tear into this project I would like to have an idea what I am looking at.
From the battery, where does the negative go? I assume it goes to the starter but did not see where it came through.
Also there is a small thin wire that ties into the negative at the battery, where does this wire go to?
I will replace with a 4 gauge.
Here is what I am trying to fix/make better: I leave my stock battery on a trickle charger and when starting in cold weather, it hesitates and sometimes fires and other times does not fire.
I can ride in temps down to upper 20's with warm riding gear. The problem is not with riding temps but with leaving the bike sit outside for 10 hours without being on a charger. I do not want to get stuck with a no-start 55 miles from home.
My plan is to replace in order of cost, new negative ground cable, a stronger battery and finally if need be, a new starter.
I will gladly take any and all advice.
Thanks,
Dave.