I've got a 50/50 chance and it's freaking me out

[oldpara]

You guys helped me out a few days ago with a "Dreaded 80 Petcock" problem, now I've got a wire from the rectifier (the finned unit on the left side of the bike next to the battery box) that the PO had hooked to one of the battery terminals. But I'm not now sure which terminal, positive or negitive.
Ther are 5 wires coming from this unit, from top down, RED, White/Black stripe, White/Red stripe, Yellow, and the loose one with the connector on it is White with a black or brown stripe.
Can anyone tell me which battery terminal that one goes on ?


When I was younger 50/50 odds were as good as a sure thing, but now not so much.

Thanks

[JEEPRUSTY]

Calme toi I am sure its black and greasified white with age

its likely a ground so do not despair till someone come on to tell you for sure.

I think if it is they all preacha direct hookup to the neg batt term.

[bobiii84]

Well one is red and goes to power, 3 of them are from the stator and the last is to the negative terminal. Most people on here will tell you to run it directly there because it's easier on the r/r from what I understand. I'm no expert so make sure someone verifies, but I'm pretty certain since I hooked ground directly to negative terminal as well

[oldpara]

OK !! Thanks !
It's a good morning, I'll take your advice, kick around a bit and see if there's agreement on the NEG terminal.
I believe you're correct because the wire is certainly long enough to reach the NEG side.
I'm really wanting this bike to start relatively easy and run good.
With four bikes I'd like to sell this one and put the money to better (practical), the wife you know, use.
I don't want to sell it if it's going to be a pain for someone else.

Thanks

[Nessism]

Well one is red and goes to power, 3 of them are from the stator and the last is to the negative terminal. Most people on here will tell you to run it directly there because it's easier on the r/r from what I understand. I'm no expert so make sure someone verifies, but I'm pretty certain since I hooked ground directly to negative terminal as well

Black with a white trace is ground. You can run it to either a solid frame ground or the negative battery terminal.

Red goes to the battery, via the main harness if you hook it up like Suzuki designed. You can bypass the harness and go straight to the battery but please add a fuse in line if you choose this route.

[oldpara]

Thankyou again!
All is well, the bike is running great.
Took it around the block, it's soooo smooth, barely hear it running.
I DO have to get a new battery, at first I could get it to turn over like gang busters but no fire.
I jumped it off my car (not running), headlight much brighter and it fired right up.
Got some water/condensation dripping from the exhaust crossover pipe, but that's it.
Ignition switch seems loose so I'll look into that.

[Nessism]

You would be well advised to put a volt meter across the battery and then rev the engine up to 4000 rpm or so to check the charging system. You should see at least 14 volts otherwise the bike is not charging properly.

[oldpara]

I will do, thanks