Last year, I burned some wires and the fuse block. I replaced the fuse block, replaced the RR and some of the wires. I also soldered some connections, that had butt splices, slip plugs, etc. Well, As some of you may know, the bike has not been charging since then (I don't think it has).
Well, I went out to start the bike yesterday afternoon, (after riding to work with no problems), nothing. Deader than dirt, no lights or anything.
I shorted the solenoid, and the thing turned over as pretty as you please. Would not start. It would crank until the cows come home, but would not start. It almost seems as if the ignition is not making contact or something. Well, I opened up the fuse block, and low and behold, there is a 15 amp fuse that is melted into the block... AGAIN !
I need help seriously. I am on the verge of either tearing the bike down, ripping all the wires off of it, and starting over anew, or selling the blasted thing now ! It is an 1982 GS1100GL with ONLY 15,000 miles. I just do not think I should have these kind of problems with this thing. Anyone near my area want to offer up a few hours of their expertise and come visit in exchange for lunch and some cold drinks (hint hint, wink wink).. ?
Otherwise, what is a strong running (when it starts) bike worth out there in the GS world ?
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