whats this thing for??

[ssb33r]

Hey guys, just trying to figure out what this red thing is, it was sitting in the batt box. The bike is an 83 GS1100E, just picked it up for $150 and trying to get her goin

[chef1366]

If it goes to the postitive battery terminal it is for a battery tender.

[martyman]

A larger picture would be helpful for us older guys that squint.

[marvinsc]

Yep, looks like a quick disconnect for a charger.

[Baatfam]

The bike is an 83 GS1100E, just picked it up for $150...

I think we need the story on this...and pictures....

[ssb33r]

ok heres the story, guy bought the bike after it was dumped, he put a new stator and cover on it, got it running, rode it around his neighborhood but couldn't get the speedo working for his road test so he bought a different bike, so i got it for $150, there is no battery in it and this just goes to a green wire that goes into the harness. Heres a bigger pic

[chuckycheese]

Batery

That's the wire that plugs into the center of the battery to monitor your fluid level.

[ssb33r]

so just pull one of the caps off the battery and stuff that thing in there??

[Steve]

No, it probably takes a special battery with the hole that is the right size for the probe.

However, you would be much better off getting a sealed AGM (that's a construction type, not a brand name) battery, then just connecting that lead to a switched 12-volt wire, like the tail light wire to turn off the BATTERY light on the panel.

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[chuckycheese]

Yep

so just pull one of the caps off the battery and stuff that thing in there??

Yeah...on most of the batteries, there's a special hole for it but it wouldn't make any difference...you can stick it any one of them. You'll notice on your dash, there's a little schematic of the bike. The one on the battery should light up if it's not plugged in or your battery fluid is low.

Important: It's a positive connection so if you don't plug it into your battery, connect it to a positive terminal somewhere. That will keep the dash light from being lit all of the time...which could distract you, causing death, disfigurement or, possibly, paralyzation.

[ssb33r]

well then thats what shall be done

Thanks alot guys, im sure there will be more questions as I plug my way thru getting this bike goin

[posplayr]

You'll notice on your dash, there's a little schematic of the bike.

Chucky; only on your square headlamp 80/81 1100E. Not on the 82/83 1100E

[chuckycheese]

Go get 'em

Yeah, I'm sure that little wire is the least of your worries at this stage of the game. As far as batteries, I've never had a sealed battery on any of my bikes but I'm sure they're very good. If you live where the weather is nice (I do) and take care of it, a cheap battery will serve you very well.

I'm working with one from Wal-Mart right now that I've had for almost 5 years with no problems. By the way, you'll love your 1100 if you get it going right. I just came in from a ride on mine and I like that bike more all of the time!

[chuckycheese]

Chucky; only on your square headlamp 80/81 1100E. Not on the 82/83 1100E

Well, MY BAD!!! Where does the monitor show up on your bike??

[ssb33r]

ya it needs a few things, gotta find some plastics, get the speedo fixed, thats prolly in the drive since the cable doesnt move at all when you roll it around, and a few little cosmetic things im sure she'll be a blast oh and im in the okanagan bc, summer is nice but winter sux