2001 KZ1000P Hot White/Red wire &amp; other issues

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2001 KZ1000P Hot White/Red wire & other issues

19 May 2017 10:38

well the Gremlins have started to rear their ugly heads

First off I lost all electrical power, lights, gauges. Then they wouldnt shut off with the key off

so then i opened the seat and started feeling around the White/Red power wire is warm bordering on hot to the touch.

Bike runs just fine though

Any thoughts?

No farkels or add on electrial add ons

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Re: 2001 KZ1000P Hot White/Red wire & other issues

31 May 2017 14:18

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If losing all power then having it when your not supposed to, I would be eyeballing the ignition switch. If not already done it would be wise to take a night and a six pack and clean all electrical connectors with de-oxit, keeping an eye out for exposed wiring and poor looking( corrosion, dirt, burnt or broken) connections.

1982 KZ750E

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Re: 2001 KZ1000P Hot White/Red wire & other issues

02 Jun 2017 00:04

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White/Red power wire is warm bordering on hot to the touch

As above, usual suspect the ignition switch - a removable disc just under the ignition lock. Also pay attention to black / yellow ground (-ve) wires and grounding points.

Wiring Heat = too high current = high resistance somewhere

1980 Gpz550 D1, 1981 GPz550 D1. 1982 GPz750R1. 1983 z1000R R2. all four aces

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