Where are there wires supposed to go (uh-oh!)?

As mentioned in a thread I created in another section, just picked up this bike.

There are a few wires that are not connected up. I followed the wiring diagram in the manual, but I couldn't quite figure it out.

Picture number one: On the rear fender, in front of the taillamp. Wire colors are Green, Black/White or Black/Yellow, and Grey.

Picture number two. These are right beside the battery on the negative terminal side. Colors are Yellow/Black and White/Blue.

If I am not mistaken these wires in the first pic are for the turn signals. Are your signals on the bike? The black/yellow is the ground that is why it has a double pin connection, one for each signal. I am not sure which of the others is left or right +. check with a test light or meter. Someone correct me if i am wrong.

Probably missing rear turn signals. I think they are supposed to be mounted behind the rear shock/spring assembly's. If that is the case, yes mine are missing.

My taillamp housing is in poor shape as well (I'm sure that the Texas sticker that is on it probably indicates that it has seen some sun in its earlier life). I'll probably just pick up a taillamp/turn signal housing combo.


EDIT: You were absolutely correct. Tested with my DMM right quick, and it verified that they are the turn signal wires for the rear.

Color Codes On Most Kawasaki’s

HEADLIGHT
RED with BLACK stripe, High Beam.
RED with YELLOW stripe, Low Beam.
BLACK with YELLOW stripe, the ground circuit.

BRAKE/TAIL LIGHT Can be an # 1157 dual filament bulb.
RED, Running or Tail Light.
BLUE,(sometimes with a Red stripe) Brake Light Circuit.
BLACK with YELLOW stripe, the ground circuit.

LEFT FRONT TURN SIGNAL Can be an #1157 dual filament bulb.
GREEN, Left front turn signal circuit.
BLUE, Left front running light circuit.
BLACK with YELLOW stripe, the ground circuit.

RIGHT FRONT TURN SIGNAL Can be an # 1157 dual filament bulb.
GREY, Right front turn signal circuit.
BLUE, Right front running light circuit.
BLACK with YELLOW stripe, the ground circuit.

LEFT REAR TURN SIGNAL Can be an #1156 single filament bulb.
GREEN, Left rear turn signal circuit.
BLACK with YELLOW stripe, the ground circuit.

RIGHT REAR TURN SIGNAL Can be an #1156 single filament bulb.
GREY, Right rear turn signal circuit.
BLACK with YELLOW stripe, the ground circuit.

Anyone have any ides on the 2nd image?

Some bikes have provisions for heated vests and grips. Trace back and see if there is a fuse(s) holder these wires go to. The Black wire with the yellow stripe is part of the ground circuit.

The 2nd pic could be an accessory lead. If you look at a wiring diagram for the bike it should show the - and + accessory leads.. and if you can find them you might be able to trace it back.

xdrugfreejonnyx wrote: The 2nd pic could be an accessory lead. If you look at a wiring diagram for the bike it should show the - and + accessory leads.. and if you can find them you might be able to trace it back.

You got it, the wiring diagram shows two sets of accessory leads yellow/black (-) & white/black (+), and yellow/black (-) & white/blue (+). These are both un-switched on separate 10 amp fuses.

kzrider.com/filebase/cat_view/102-1982/181-kawasaki-kz-650-h2

edit: should be black/yellow on the negative leads

Great! Thanks all.

I'll trace them back.