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Uncle Mike's BIKE Dead on Chicago Expressway - Coil question

Good luck with it, Mike! The family and I have a commitment in Kenosha, WI this evening at 7pm, so will be leaving the house around 5:30pm and back between 10pm and midnight. If you want to come by before that and stay over you're welcome to hang out while we're gone (and have access to the messy garage and tools) and stay over.

On the other hand, if you're going to stay over in the city and want to swing by tomorrow, I believe I am free all day, so just PM me (or call) with your game plan and we'll go from there. I'll probably plan to do some form of grilling tomorrow (either lunch or dinner), so hope you'll join us if you don't take off for the wild blue yonder before then!

Regards,
 
Good luck, Mike...

The fuse box is sitting on my workbench...
If you get her going, but would feel more comfortable replacing the box for your trip, you are welcome to it.

Just let me know...
 
Gentlemen, we have success. All lights are operational and she charges perfectly.

Bob, if you don't mind I would like to use your fuse box and buy you another. While I'm sure George's design is without reproach, my own skills are most likely in question.

Also, the guys at O'Reilly's told me it was an acid battery they sold me. I didn't even check but it's indeed an AGM, so no worries there.

For now, I'm going to relax and catch up on some of the sleep I've missed this past week.

Bob, I'll leave it up to you when would be the best time for me to stop by. Just let me know as you've already accommodated me plenty this week.

This was a hell of a team effort, guys. I'm damned impressed.
 
Good deal!
Mike I will PM you my address. I plan to be home all day tomorrow, just give me a little heads about what time you might come by.

Way to go, George!
 
YEAH!!!!
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UncleMike said:
Gentlemen, we have success. All lights are operational and she charges perfectly.

Bob, if you don't mind I would like to use your fuse box and buy you another. While I'm sure George's design is without reproach, my own skills are most likely in question.

Also, the guys at O'Reilly's told me it was an acid battery they sold me. I didn't even check but it's indeed an AGM, so no worries there.

For now, I'm going to relax and catch up on some of the sleep I've missed this past week.

Bob, I'll leave it up to you when would be the best time for me to stop by. Just let me know as you've already accommodated me plenty this week.

This was a hell of a team effort, guys. I'm damned impressed.
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Baatfam said:
Good deal!
Mike I will PM you my address. I plan to be home all day tomorrow, just give me a little heads about what time you might come by.

Way to go, George!
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Good deal, guys - Dr. George rocks!

Mike/Bob, if you guys are in to some company tomorrow for the fuse box swap, I might entertain dropping by to join the "party." If so, I'll need your address too, Bob. I know I have it somewhere, but forgot where it's been filed, hehe!

Regards,
 
Guys, I just want to give credit where credit is due: Brian (bwringer) told me to look at the fuse block. All I did was the grunt work, tracing wires, drawing up a circuit to bypass the fuseblock. And Mike, bless his soul, did the physical work while I sat here playing Left 4 Dead 2. On the plus side, there are many thousands fewer zombies on the earth this evening.

Bob, do me a favor and do a Sanity Check before replacing the fuse block. What I failed to have Mike do (hey, there were zombies waiting to die) was to verify that the circuit I designed and he implemented brought the voltage back to the fuse block.
Here is what you need to do:
Dismount the fuse block but do not disconnect the electrical connector.
Find the O/G (Orange/Green) wire and a nice copper piece to place your voltmeter probe.
Turn on the switch but do not start the engine.
The O/G wire should register a nominal 12V.
If anywhere close to that he is GTG with a fuse block swap.
If not, he is better off with my circuit, with electrical tape to reinforce his crimps, and your fuse block as a backup.

From everything I saw on the diagram, there should be 12V there. No reason why not. Except that it is an almost 30 year old motorcycle. Good thing I don't have any of those parked in my....wait...never mind.

Good luck Mike, it was nice talking to you and I hope we can meet up some day and swap lies, err stories.
 
Brian, it looks like you've been added to the long (and ever-growing) list of guys I need to buy a beer (or twelve) for. Thanks, man. I'd taking a plane home sans bike without you guys.
 
Bob/mike...let us know when you are getting together. I wouldn't mind an excuse to get out on the bike a little and get away from all this yard work!
 
Yet again proof that this disjointed family of Assorted fruits and nuts ROCKS!;):)
 
I was going to try and get there by 10 or 11 at the latest, perhaps earlier depending on how early I can get my stuff out of storage downstairs. But of course it's up to Bob.
 
UncleMike said:
I was going to try and get there by 10 or 11 at the latest, perhaps earlier depending on how early I can get my stuff out of storage downstairs. But of course it's up to Bob.
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I'll give Bob a call when we get out of church and see what you guys are up to. I probably can't get over there until after lunch but maybe you will still be working on it. Otherwise, no big deal. Don't wait for me. Do it according to yours and Bob's schedules.
 
gbw said:
I'll give Bob a call when we get out of church and see what you guys are up to. I probably can't get over there until after lunch but maybe you will still be working on it. Otherwise, no big deal. Don't wait for me. Do it according to yours and Bob's schedules.
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Believe me, after the last week I'd be happy to sleep in a bit. I just didn't want to take over Bob's whole day without his say-so.
 
Steve...I'll PM my address in a bit...
George...we will do as you suggest...
Greg...just call when you are ready and see where we are at...

And Mike...I am usually up by 6...shoot me a text when you head out and I'll be waiting....
 
Baatfam said:
Steve...I'll PM my address in a bit...
George...we will do as you suggest...
Greg...just call when you are ready and see where we are at...

And Mike...I am usually up by 6...shoot me a text when you head out and I'll be waiting....
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That's a plan, Stan.
 
I shall be on standby.
I reserve the right to get a bit of shut-eye as well. Hehe.
 
Baatfam said:
Steve...I'll PM my address in a bit...
George...we will do as you suggest...
Greg...just call when you are ready and see where we are at...

And Mike...I am usually up by 6...shoot me a text when you head out and I'll be waiting....
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UncleMike said:
That's a plan, Stan.
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Mike,

Why don't you post when you are on your way to Bob's. When I get up (probably between 8-9:30) I'll check in and plan to meet you around the time you should arrive there.

Bob, let me know if there's anything you think I ought to bring along that you might not have on hand. I have a suspicion that your garage is completely stocked with necessities, though... ;)

Regards (and 'nite),
 
Great group effort guys.

I have a spare fuse box, is the blade type with the connector on bottom. Is meant for 82 1100G, but does look the same as what baatfam Bob pictured.
I could contribute it to the cause, but being 150 miles away, maybe about only practical use would be to replace the one someone more local might give from thier bike.
Let me know. Could send out Tuesday.


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