Earth Strap

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  1. pseudonym

    pseudonym New Member
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    I have my 2008 T100 on the bench going through it and I am checking various things, connections secure , bolts tight etc. I wanted to check the cleanliness and tightness of the main earthing strap from the battery, for the life of me I cannot find the end of the connection that connects to the engine.

    There are the two earth wires that come from the single ring connector, both have good connectivity when tested against engine and frame, one larger, which I assume is the main earth and a smaller dia. one which looks as though it disappears into the loom, I can trace the larger one a few inches then it disappears down the spine in front of the battery at the air box, can anyone tell me where the opposite end from the battery is attached to?, it seems to have done an 'Alice' and disappeared down a hole!
     
  2. TRIPLE X

    TRIPLE X Senior Member

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    It usually connects to the rear of the engine, possibly to one of the rear engine mounting bolts?
     
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  3. pseudonym

    pseudonym New Member
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    Dear knows, I have had it on the table, tried to have a look and there are a number of similar cables heading down but none seem to attach to the engine casing, a couple look like they go into the alternator casing but I wouldn't imagine that would be the destination, although who knows, will have another look later.
    I may make another strap from welding cable which is substantial and pliable, this will ensure a good earth connection.

    Thanks
     
  4. pseudonym

    pseudonym New Member
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    Found it!
    It's in one of the most inaccessible places on the bike bolted exactly between the swinging arm and engine.

    The wire and ring connector looks a bit greenish and filthy, luckily it looks as though a slim socket can be used to get to the bolt, so I am going to undo it and clean up the bolt and connector. I may look for a more accessible and protected engine bolt to attach the earth wire to.

    Thanks
     
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