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    BEFORE major hairpulling has started with electrical issues, MAKE SURE you have a good battery AND the connections are tight. As the title says, think simple. Don't ask me how I know.
    Kevin
    E-Bay: gsmcyclenut
    "Communism doesn't work because people like to own stuff." Frank Zappa

    1978 GS750(x2 "projects"), 1983 GS1100ED (slowly becoming a parts bike), 1982 GS1100EZ,
    Now joined the 21st century, 2013 Yamaha XTZ1200 Super Tenere.

    #2
    Yes electricity is not all "sparks and magic"; it is actually a very physical process and so a physical inspection of harness and components is always a good idea.


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      #3
      After 3 years of not checking connections, I decided to take the plunge, as I was getting erratiic readings from my onboard voltmeter . Clean stuff up and life returns to normal- voltage wise!
      1981 gs650L

      "We are all born ignorant, but you have to work hard to stay stupid" Ben Franklin

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        #4
        Originally posted by mcycle-nut View Post
        BEFORE major hairpulling has started with electrical issues, MAKE SURE you have a good battery AND the connections are tight. As the title says, think simple. Don't ask me how I know.

        Sounds like that old bike of yours is staring to give you issues Kevin............
        Rob
        1983 1100ES, 98' ST1100, 02' DR-Z400E and a few other 'bits and pieces'
        Are you on the GSR Google Earth Map yet? http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=170533

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          #5
          A phrase an electronics instructor pounded into our heads was "A good mechanical connection is a good electrical connection"... Served me well for 40 years or so.

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            #6
            Originally posted by jdvorchak View Post
            A phrase an electronics instructor pounded into our heads was "A good mechanical connection is a good electrical connection"... Served me well for 40 years or so.
            +1 True That ...

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