Reasons my bike would go to twin mode

[Rich82GS750TZ]

You know, you guys can keep these communications between yourselves with phone/text. Every time I see there’s a new post to this thread you get my hopes up that Ian’s bike is cured.

[timebombprod]

You know, you guys can keep these communications between yourselves with phone/text. Every time I see there’s a new post to this thread you get my hopes up that Ian’s bike is cured.

Lmfao sorry if my schedule wasnt so flip flop you wouldve heard the news already

[earlfor]

You know, you guys can keep these communications between yourselves with phone/text. Every time I see there’s a new post to this thread you get my hopes up that Ian’s bike is cured.

I keep doing it because I figure Ian is more likely to check GSR posts than his text msgs. LOL However, tonight, just now, I spoke to him, got the info packed into his ear and he should be in the workshop assembling toys soon. lol Told him to call me if he runs into any snags. He will fill everyone in when he's got'er fixed.

[timebombprod]

I keep doing it because I figure Ian is more likely to check GSR posts than his text msgs. LOL However, tonight, just now, I spoke to him, got the info packed into his ear and he should be in the workshop assembling toys soon. lol Told him to call me if he runs into any snags. He will fill everyone in when he's got'er fixed.

Definently will be, thanks earl!

[timebombprod]

One more question just to make sure when I put my charging system back on i dont mess anything else up, if the regulator is connected to the ignition switch, could that be causing a short? Are there any indicators that it would be that wire without testing? I'm gonna go ahead and check the resistance on it to see if I can get an answer if the wire is bad.

The grounds have been moved to an ensured spot and from what Rick's motorsport said. I should be fine with the stator aslong as it passes the resistance test, and the output test was also successful. Just trying to eliminate problems. Went ahead and checked stator resistance just now to double check and it mainly shows .8ohms between the legs but I will see .7 flash on the screen sometimes but also on all 3 legs, is that okay since they can all get to the same resistance? Could it be bad connections on the leg wires?

[timebombprod]

Ignition wire is .01 ohms so it's atleast not the wire that runs to the ignition switches plug, for the ignition switch itself would I have to take the bottom cover off to check the resistance between the ignition wire plug and where the wire ends? Nkt sure what it's called lol but i think i know where I'd be checking. Is that a common thing? The inside was very clean and the plugs dont have any corrosion on them.

[timebombprod]

Went ahead and checked the negative battery ground resistance and that was fine, still need to check the ignition switch wire in the barrel if that's a common issue, more than likely will check before the days over. Gonna call Rick's and ask about that stator resistance flicking just to make sure it's fine, probably is aslong as they ready the same number lol. Everything should be in place and will start up when I get the regulator and sort it all out. We will see if earl is correct very soon!

[Killer2600]

Ignition wire is .01 ohms so it's atleast not the wire that runs to the ignition switches plug, for the ignition switch itself would I have to take the bottom cover off to check the resistance between the ignition wire plug and where the wire ends? Nkt sure what it's called lol but i think i know where I'd be checking. Is that a common thing? The inside was very clean and the plugs dont have any corrosion on them.

Checking the resistance of a wire from end to end will do nothing when trying to determine if it's shorted to ground or another wire. To do that you have to check the resistance between the wire and ground (or another wire when looking for wire to wire shorts). When doing this you have to be mindful of circuits that have a path to ground or another wire and either disconnect/isolate that path or factor it in to your reading.

[timebombprod]

Checking the resistance of a wire from end to end will do nothing when trying to determine if it's shorted to ground or another wire. To do that you have to check the resistance between the wire and ground (or another wire when looking for wire to wire shorts). When doing this you have to be mindful of circuits that have a path to ground or another wire and either disconnect/isolate that path or factor it in to your reading.

Can I use a testlight by chance? Have one and not sure if it makes it easier or not

[Killer2600]

Can I use a testlight by chance? Have one and not sure if it makes it easier or not

You can. A test light connected to battery positive will light up whenever the probe touches something connected to ground. As with a multi-meter, you have to be mindful of circuits that have a path to ground by design to not be deceived.

[earlfor]

Ended up sleeping right after I came back, saw 8+ manatees lol.

Yeah i cant wait until this bike is done once I'm running on all 4 I will only have one issue and it's that shor circuit

I doubt you have a short circuit. You have a loose and corroded ground connection inside, or at your fuse box.
Possibly the large ground wire that connects to the top of the tranny (either end).

[timebombprod]

I doubt you have a short circuit. You have a loose and corroded ground connection inside, or at your fuse box.
Possibly the large ground wire that connects to the top of the tranny (either end).

Okay will be looking at wiring diagram to check all grounds. I know it relates to the charging system because the bike acts fine when I have it disconnected. I changed the secondary battery ground and am gonna have the regulator ground on the negative battery terminal

Gonna see if theres any more to check. Think I'll be fine.

[earlfor]

Okay will be looking at wiring diagram to check all grounds. I know it relates to the charging system because the bike acts fine when I have it disconnected. I changed the secondary battery ground and am gonna have the regulator ground on the negative battery terminal

Gonna see if theres any more to check. Think I'll be fine.

Adding an additional ground doesn't change anything. The fault is still wired into the system. What you're doing is like having the light in your living room flickering and then turning off the light in the bedroom expecting that to fix the problem. lol

[timebombprod]

Adding an additional ground doesn't change anything. The fault is still wired into the system. What you're doing is like having the light in your living room flickering and then turning off the light in the bedroom expecting that to fix the problem. lol

No I didnt add an additional ground my negative battery ground has two for some reason. Unless you're talking about the regulator which I'm not sure where else I should put it.

I'm sure it's odd my negative battery connection has 2 grounds but it does lol

[earlfor]

No I didnt add an additional ground my negative battery ground has two for some reason. Unless you're talking about the regulator which I'm not sure where else I should put it.

I'm sure it's odd my negative battery connection has 2 grounds but it does lol

That just means either of them can be faulty. It only take one faulty to have the problem.