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Melted wires

Richard tea · 2015-06-18 18:23:24

Starting a new thread as its separate form my carb problem. Long and short of it is the bike had little use since last oct. I fitted the carbs back and went to work on the bike yesterday. Within minutes I could smell smoke and the 3 yellow wires coming from the alternator were melting at the connection. I have fitted new…

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#32 06-07-2015 5:59pm

Richard tea

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CJhaughey wrote: »

Great news, was the loose ring from your own crimp job or was it the eastern beaver wiring?

Nearly sure it was my own:o I have had the battery in and out so many times its no wonder it came loose.

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#33 06-07-2015 9:39pm

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Richard tea wrote: »

Nearly sure it was my own:o I have had the battery in and out so many times its no wonder it came loose.

Might be worth soldering the joint as well.

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