No Power (Electrical)

[Anonymous]

Hey Guys,

Well, it's been a long time since I've posted last, but that's because since my last post I haven't done too much with my bike (82 750E). Some of you might recall my last post; I had been hit with a flood that completely filled my garage and tore through my first floor.

Well this past weekend I finally got out the old bike and started a little wrenching. There was a little bit of surface rust in the tank (It's not too bad). I changed all the fluids and put in a new battery and went to give it a go... nothing, no power anywhere at all. The fuses all look ok, so my question is this. What should I check? The wires that connect to the battery didn't look corroded or anything, in fact most of the wires look pretty good, but I guess I'll get back and check those wires, but could it be something other then the wires?

Thanks guys,

Drew

[Anonymous]

If you bike was under water I'd check out the connectors and switches. Get a can of contact cleaner and take them apart and spray them off good. Then check the continuity across them after cleaning.

[redliner1973]

1. check battery. Some 'new' ones are just plain duds
2. check ALL fuses.
3. if the above checks out, make sure your battery connections are TIGHT. use a wrench/socket, not a screwdriver ( I know this from experience!)

Let us know.....

[Anonymous]

get a voltage meter, or one of those test lights.. and start proding away.. just trace your 12 volts and soon you will find out where it stops...

[bwringer]

Good grief, don't use a wrench on your battery connections!

I've seen people twist the battery lugs off with a screwdriver. They're just soft lead. Clean the battery lugs and connectors with a bit of sandpaper and just use a screwdriver to tighten the bolts.

[redliner1973]

No Good Grief about it. It works, and works well. for sockets, 1/4 inch drive. For wrenches, 4 inch ones work well. If your mechanically inclined, you'll know just how much torque the steel nuts and bolts need to take.