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    #1

    78' 750, no fuse block?

    So my suzuki project doesnt seem to have a fuse block... But its got plenty of corroded, cracked and burned wires. Funny thing is, the only thing i can find is the fuse to the battery/solenoid.

    Doesnt seem to have been hacked out and I cant see where it would mount either way!

    Any clues?
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    #2
    To the right of the starter selinoid theres two holes with welded nuts on the back...thats where the fuse box is supposed to be.
    MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
    1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

    NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


    I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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      #3
      Nope... There was a flasher relay, a regulator and thats it. No extra hole...

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        #4
        my 77 is the same way, one fuse to the soleniod and no fuse block. according to the wiring diagrams it is supposed to be that way.
        maybe you have an early 78 that didnt yet have the fuse block.

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          #5
          The 750s were indeed sold with only one fuse initially, and I believe the '79 model year was the change over to a fuse block.
          "Men will never be free until Mark learns to do The Twist."

          -Denis D'shaker

          79 GS750N

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            #6
            Now that I'm home, I checked my Clymer manual and you're all right the 78' GS750E/EC and previous models have no fuse block... it was fist installed in 79.

            I'm wondering IF I should install one... at least for the lights, just a small in-line fuse, 5A or 10A. There are a TON of burn marks on my wiring harness and some of the grounds are melted straight through.

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              #7
              I think it's worth it if you can do it. It won't completely eliminate the possibility of burn marks, especially in the charging system, but fuses in general are a very, very good thing.
              "Men will never be free until Mark learns to do The Twist."

              -Denis D'shaker

              79 GS750N

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                #8
                You'd be pretty miffed if a short in your flasher circuit meant that you couldn't ride it home....

                Having one fuse for all is a bad idea for a number of reasons. Also tracing faults becomes extra difficult too.
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                1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
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                1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
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                  #9
                  Originally posted by DannyMotor View Post
                  I'm wondering IF I should install one... at least for the lights
                  Er, yep! While you're at it you might consider this and replacement of the rectifier and regulator which are responsible for your burned wiring..
                  -Mal

                  "The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." - B. Banzai
                  ___________

                  78 GS750E

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                    #10
                    I stands corrected..I was thinking about the spot for the block on the 1000s. ( latest bike i was working on so its stuck in my head ).
                    MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                    1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                    NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                    I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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