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[Anonymous]

I am at a loss. I have a GS850G-82 and I was riding at normal speed and it just died, it was if someone hit the kill-switch but that's not the case. I wired around it and it is good. Battery is new and all electrics work fine (signals,etc.) Any guesses??

[earlfor]

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Check the main fuse?? It should be under the right side cover and will be the highest rated. Usually its the top one.

Earl

I am at a loss. I have a GS850G-82 and I was riding at normal speed and it just died, it was if someone hit the kill-switch but that's not the case. I wired around it and it is good. Battery is new and all electrics work fine (signals,etc.) Any guesses??

[earlfor]

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OOPS! make that the left side cover. sheesh!, I just gotta stop trick riding facing backwards. :-)

Earl

Check the main fuse?? It should be under the right side cover and will be the highest rated. Usually its the top one.

Earl

I am at a loss. I have a GS850G-82 and I was riding at normal speed and it just died, it was if someone hit the kill-switch but that's not the case. I wired around it and it is good. Battery is new and all electrics work fine (signals,etc.) Any guesses??

[argonsagas]

It's the left side when you are right side up.
Earl's into Zen mechanics, Phaedrus. :P

You may want to check other electrical connections, as the main fuse usually will not blow without reason.

[redliner1973]

Another thing to check is the battery post terminals. i had the same prob on my GS1100GK, and all 'seemed' tight until I wiggled hard on the pos terminal. found out the tightening with just a screwdriver didn't cut it. used a socket on the 10 mil head, and cranked it down hard. never had a problem since.

[Anonymous]

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I thank you for your advice I'll give it a try after General Hospital tommorrow....LOL

[Anonymous]

Another thing to check is the battery post terminals. i had the same prob on my GS1100GK, and all 'seemed' tight until I wiggled hard on the pos terminal. found out the tightening with just a screwdriver didn't cut it. used a socket on the 10 mil head, and cranked it down hard. never had a problem since.

I had to do the same thing

[Anonymous]

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still no help with those suggestions, I tried to look for pinched wires,Blown fuses.. is there anything "Solid state" that could have taken a dump?? Is there anyway to "hot wire" it to see if the ignition switch is or isn't working?? If I to sell my grandma's dog to finance this project I WILL I've reached the point of no return.

[argonsagas]

Grandma's dog ? Hmmm..... Maybe you should tell us more about that...

You need to do a little more work to solve your problem. You said all the electrics work, except it won't run. It appears to be an ignition fuse or wire loose.

Open the manual and check the wiring diagram for colours. Then start at the switch and verify if current is A available, then B where it stops.
Use a volt-ohmmeter for the check. You may have to remove the tank.

Do a continuity check with the key off, and the battery disconnected. That will show if there is any short. Then check the switches with the key ON.


You may find and solve your problem that way, but, if not, then do a voltage check. Do your voltage check with the key ON, and battery connected, but pull the headlight fuse to conserve battery power.

Check first the wires leading to the ignition switch and the kill switch, as well as the connections behind the headlight. These are the most likely places for a connection problem.

[Anonymous]

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the relationship between scruffy and I is my business...she always made too much noise anyhow.....LOL seriously though thanks for that suggestion it will be next on my list....Phaedrus12

[Anonymous]

You also might want to check into the wiring in the headlight bucket.

I found a little over-heating in the wires can cause a lot of problems.

After removing the faring and the cover for the internal headlight bucket, I had some fused wires. I am now replacing the wiring from the ignition switch(key). Further investigation showed a lot of corrosion in mine.

Make sure to tape up any exposed contacts.

[Anonymous]

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Any ideas on the ignition switch prices?? I'm thinking that's the cullpret(sp) I looked behind the head light and under the tank, STILL no luck. I need to mention that it started having difficulty starting about 1-2 days before this happened.With that I mean that when I would shut it off to get feul or take a pizz along side the road and then try to resart it there was nothing, not even a click, by the time I was done cursing and hit the button again let's say maybe 2 minutes or so she would start right up. It was if something needed to "cool off" sorry for not mentioning it before. Phaedrus12

[argonsagas]

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.... let's say maybe 2 minutes or so she would start right up. It was if something needed to "cool off" sorry for not mentioning it before. Phaedrus12

Could be one of several connections is loose, but I would remove battery terminals and clean both the cable and the posts, then re-attach them TIGHTLY.

Check the fluid level in the battery while you are doing this. If it is low then refill with distilled water.

Undo the cable connection to your starter, relay and fuse box. These are the points where there is greatest energy draw. Clean off the connection points and refasten each cable appropriately.
Lubricate before assembly. It may be best to use an electrical lubricant, but I have used light oil for many years without problem.

[argonsagas]

Sorry...forgot the switch request.....check a wrecker/boneyard/ or whatever name applies in your area. They are often found on Ebay.

[Anonymous]

On my 1980 GS850G the main fuse is second from the bottom. Hmmmmmmmmm......fairing wiring......Tankman, you have may answered a question I just posted about my main fuse blowing all the time. I never thought to check there.