Quick note of thanks...

[wakers3]

For all of the information on this forum and to all of you who have contributed!

Because of it I diagnosed; the need for a new battery, how to upgrade some of the wiring from the R/R, how to solve for a battery drain coming from the bike in the form of a short

Now I am riding again on this '89 ground pounder and enjoying every second!

The main culprit of my electrical issues was finding good earth. The grounds on the bike were going to a bolt on the frame under the seat. Nice that the frame had shiny paint/powder coating where the bolt attached, BUT paint/powder coating does not a good electrical conductor make. I took some sandpaper and made some nice exposed metal spots where the connections and bolt touch the frame and VIOLA!

 

[KosRider]

Wakers3, glad the info worked out for you. Electrical issues can be very tricky sometimes on these bikes. :bang head:

Welcome !

 

[PATMAX]

Good grounds cannot be underestimated! I use a wire wheel to clean up things BUT I use a schmear of battery grease on top of things to keep oxidation at bay. Lastly, everybody likes a pat on the back so kudos to you for thanking the guys.

 

[naughtyG]

Well welcome to you wakers3! best vmax forum on this planet is what you've found here. :clapping:

Just wanted to clear this up - this is a VIOLA (attached pic)


Well done for making a good ground btw, but just to avoid corrosion down the line (rust isn't a very good conductor either) I recommend you put a little dielectric grease on that patch you sanded off.
And since I'm French, I can say 'et voila'

 

[ninjaneer]

So happy to hear you found the gremlin. Electrical boogers are the toughest to pick out.

 

[Blurr]

Viola, voila... Shrug. Any time you get a vmax back on the road an angel gets a booster rocket. Ya done good.

 

[Redbone]

Viola, voila... Shrug. Any time you get a vmax back on the road an angel gets a booster rocket and their wings. Ya done good.

Fixed it! :th_party39: Clarence and Zuzu are happy now!:biglaugh:

 

[dannymax]

Well welcome to you wakers3! best vmax forum on this planet is what you've found here. :clapping:

Just wanted to clear this up - this is a VIOLA (attached pic)

Thought that was a FADDLE!! :rofl_200:

 

[naughtyG]

hahaha u couldn't resist that one Danny-o

;-)