| Author | Message | ||
     Razor1 |
So, my wifes xb12s had a bad battery. I changed the battery and connected it onto opposite poles(marked incorrectly) I then connected it correctly, but it keeps on blowing the 30a fuse. I friend of mine said that the black fuse(diode/fude) might be blown, and should change this first before connecting the battery again. Could this be the problem? Please help, I am tired of my wife riding my 1125r(she enjoys it) | ||
| Austinxb12s |
When the battery cables were connected incorrectly--was that the first time your 30A blew OR was it after the cables were connected correctly? Have you done a breather hose re-rout, headlight/horn area wiring work, or taken your sprocket cover off recently? Also, there are multiple posts about checking your charging system with a multimeter... I had a recent problem with my 30A fuse blowing that turned out to be a shorted wire that was rubbing against the left rear cylinder where the main wiring harness enters the seat compartment. I did extensive research on why the 30A fuse might blow so with a little more information I (or someone else more experienced) may be able to guide you in the right direction towards finding the culprit... | ||
| Iamarchangel |
Diode is suspect, cheap and easy to fix. Always connect the positive cable on the battery first (and wear your glasses/readers). | ||
| Rays |
These might help: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/384 2/299030.html http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/384 2/144609.html Both of these refer to blown relays with the battery connected backwards - I assume these relays must have internal clamping diodes. | ||
| Dcmortalcoil |
I had the same experience. One of your relays shorted (only one shorted). But I replaced them all. Here's the list of relays that you can use: SMP #16406 General 75157 Duralast part #19389 GEI AR4-012-C21S Panasonic CM1-D-12V You can get Panasonic from Mouser for less than $5 each. |
