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whats this thing for??

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Hey guys, just trying to figure out what this red thing is, it was sitting in the batt box. The bike is an 83 GS1100E, just picked it up for $150 and trying to get her goin
 
If it goes to the postitive battery terminal it is for a battery tender.
 
A larger picture would be helpful for us older guys that squint.
 
Yep, looks like a quick disconnect for a charger.
 
ok heres the story, guy bought the bike after it was dumped, he put a new stator and cover on it, got it running, rode it around his neighborhood but couldn't get the speedo working for his road test so he bought a different bike, so i got it for $150, there is no battery in it and this just goes to a green wire that goes into the harness. Heres a bigger pic

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Batery

Batery

That's the wire that plugs into the center of the battery to monitor your fluid level.
 
so just pull one of the caps off the battery and stuff that thing in there??
 
No, it probably takes a special battery with the hole that is the right size for the probe.

However, you would be much better off getting a sealed AGM (that's a construction type, not a brand name) battery, then just connecting that lead to a switched 12-volt wire, like the tail light wire to turn off the BATTERY light on the panel.

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Yep

Yep

ssb33r said:
so just pull one of the caps off the battery and stuff that thing in there??
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Yeah...on most of the batteries, there's a special hole for it but it wouldn't make any difference...you can stick it any one of them. You'll notice on your dash, there's a little schematic of the bike. The one on the battery should light up if it's not plugged in or your battery fluid is low.

Important: It's a positive connection so if you don't plug it into your battery, connect it to a positive terminal somewhere. That will keep the dash light from being lit all of the time...which could distract you, causing death, disfigurement or, possibly, paralyzation.:eek:
 
well then thats what shall be done

Thanks alot guys, im sure there will be more questions as I plug my way thru getting this bike goin
 
You'll notice on your dash, there's a little schematic of the bike.
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Chucky; only on your square headlamp 80/81 1100E. Not on the 82/83 1100E
 
Go get 'em

Go get 'em

Yeah, I'm sure that little wire is the least of your worries at this stage of the game. As far as batteries, I've never had a sealed battery on any of my bikes but I'm sure they're very good. If you live where the weather is nice (I do) and take care of it, a cheap battery will serve you very well.

I'm working with one from Wal-Mart right now that I've had for almost 5 years with no problems. By the way, you'll love your 1100 if you get it going right. I just came in from a ride on mine and I like that bike more all of the time!
 
ya it needs a few things, gotta find some plastics, get the speedo fixed, thats prolly in the drive since the cable doesnt move at all when you roll it around, and a few little cosmetic things im sure she'll be a blast oh and im in the okanagan bc, summer is nice but winter sux
 
chuckycheese said:
As far as batteries, I've never had a sealed battery on any of my bikes but I'm sure they're very good. If you live where the weather is nice (I do) and take care of it, a cheap battery will serve you very well.
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On the 82/83 bikes ( and probably your bike too?) the location of the battery does not make checking/routine maintenance a simple chore though....some tank bolts and the air box have to come out to access it. The AGM does away with that hassle, and offers a very low self-discharge rate as well. They seem tougher..... I used to bring the wet-type battery indoors every winter, but have left the AGM Yuasa in the bike for over 2 years straight now... hooked it up to a tender via the pigtail connector for the winters, with no ill effects. SSB in BC, will probably like that feature.:)

Tony.
 
Mysuzyq said:
On the 82/83 bikes ( and probably your bike too?) the location of the battery does not make checking/routine maintenance a simple chore though....some tank bolts and the air box have to come out to access it. The AGM does away with that hassle, and offers a very low self-discharge rate as well. They seem tougher..... I used to bring the wet-type battery indoors every winter, but have left the AGM Yuasa in the bike for over 2 years straight now... hooked it up to a tender via the pigtail connector for the winters, with no ill effects. SSB in BC, will probably like that feature.:)

Tony.
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Well, I think that's all good.......yeah, I just realized where my battery is....sure, it's for certain, all good!!:):):)

Thanks, Tony!!!
 
The batteries with the hole for the sensor wire are VERY expensive, if you can even find them anymore. Most people replace their batteries with a similar ones minus the sensor hole. Unplugging the sensor will cause your battery idiot light to stay on unless you put some voltage to it as has already been suggested.......

Thanks,
Joe
 
Nahhhhh

Nahhhhh

Mine was a 'cheapy' that came from Cycle Gear or National Cycle or one of those other crud spots.....the port is there..and prominent.
 
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