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82 GS1100GK ~ Battery connection question

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Newbie question.

I took out a dead battery that was probably 20 years old. I have a new battery ready, but I'm unsure where the three cables attach, because my short-term memory is shot.

See photo...

Am I correct that the black cable (#1) goes to the negative terminal, and BOTH red cables (#2 & #3) go on the positive terminal?

Also, what is the "extra" red cable for?
 
Hi,

Where is the other end of #2?

You are correct in that the big black cable (#1) goes to the negative terminal and connects to the engine case. The big red cable (#3) goes to the positive terminal and probably connects to the solenoid. But where is the other end of #2?

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
#2 looks like an earth fitted with a red connector insulator as the wire is black. Like Cliff says, check where the other end goes.
 
That smaller black wire might be the one that feeds the fuse panel. :-k
Like the others have asked, what's at the other end of it?

If it is the one that feeds the fuse panel, I would suggest moving it to the battery terminal of the starter solenoid.
I like to keep as few wires as possible at the battery terminals. :o

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Well, I remember that the black wire did come off the negative terminal. And I remember that ONE of the red ones went to the positive terminal. I just can't remember where the OTHER red one goes.

I'll check to see where they're attached. I probably won't be able to tell you what they're attached to is actually called, but I'll take pictures :^)
 
That smaller black wire could also be an attempt to ground R/R to battery negative to ensure charging.
 
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