Ground ... Where is the Ground? Also. Women.

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Ground ... Where is the Ground? Also. Women.

12 Jun 2019 14:41

1981 GPz550.

I think I might have screwed up by powder coating the frame ... where are the grounds for the wiring harness?

I can read women's moods pretty well but I can't read a wiring diagram to SAVE MY LIFE.

Where should I look with my eyes to make sure the system is grounded?

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12 Jun 2019 14:59

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On the case Right lower side. 10mm hex head bolt. Battery negative and harness ground.
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Re: Ground ... Where is the Ground? Also. Women.

12 Jun 2019 15:20

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If the engine case is bolt in rubber damper into the frame you need an extra negative (ground) terminal wire to the frame.

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12 Jun 2019 16:24

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In right side do you mean front brake lever side or?

I see this ground on the back of the engine case. Is this what you are referring to?

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12 Jun 2019 16:26

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<<f the engine case is bolt in rubber damper into the frame you need an extra negative (ground) terminal wire to the frame. >>

I don't understand. How would one do this?

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12 Jun 2019 16:55

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That's it but you can run the harness ground to a frame bolt or battery.
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12 Jun 2019 19:26

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The big negative battery cable goes to any of the rear clutch cover bolts on the engine. I use one near the top rear. From there I run a 14ga to a bolt on the frame near the battery box hangers. Then I attach harness grounds to that bolt.

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Re: Ground ... Where is the Ground? Also. Women.

13 Jun 2019 06:59

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chopper1963 wrote: ...I can read women's moods pretty well...

Don't know if this vintage analog device is available any longer but, once set correctly, it has been invaluable for it's intended purpose.

It never worked well on hormonal 'tween girls though...

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