2001 KZ1000P Hot White/Red wire & other issues

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2001 KZ1000P Hot White/Red wire & other issues

19 May 2017 10:38
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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?

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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.
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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
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