battery ground

[themess]

I'm replacing the battery in a GS850G that I recently bought. Next to the negative battery cable there is a black wire with a white stripe, but the connector is gone. I think that this is supposed to be connected to the battery's (-) lead and from there to the fuse box. Can anyone verify this?

Thanks,
Tom

[rustybronco]

What year? maybe i can help i have an 82

[themess]

battery ground

Thanks. Mine is also an 82. Not many miles, but it appears to me that the previous owners should have taken it to the shop for work instead of attempting it themselves.

Tom

[Guy]

Black with a white stripe? battery negative(-), earth.

[SqDancerLynn1]

Just remembered It goes to one of the mounting bolts for the battery box

[Nobby 'C ']

I have two small wires like this on mine. They are both connected to the fuel gauge sender unit.

[rustybronco]

I have the wiring diagram with me at work but the bike is at home.
let me know if you still need help blk/white earth (neg) wire.