620 - engine shuts off 1 block from house

[koko64]

if you're referring to the fuses I already replaced them all.

if you're not, I don't know what you're referring to.

Pardon, I meant the relays. May be confused with another thread, not sure now (senior moment)

You gotta try bypassing the sidestand and clutch switches. They can bugger up from vibration. just be careful when you do.

[Privateer]

ok, thanks.
yeah i already replaced the replays.  side stand is next I guess.  the no gauge sweep is still baffling me.

[Privateer]

last week I decided, "well, the rectifier has about 25,000 miles on it, probably a good idea to replace."  A Ricks Mosfet model showed up today and although I don't think it's the problem when I remove the old one to install it...






/sigh

[Privateer]

is it possible the stator is fine, and just the rectifier puked, killing the plug?  can I just install a new end to the 3-wire coming from the stator?

[ducpainter]

is it possible the stator is fine, and just the rectifier puked, killing the plug?  can I just install a new end to the 3-wire coming from the stator?

Yes.

That connector has been problematic since...

ever.

[Howie]

Cut back to shiny copper.

[Privateer]

so i stopped at the local electronics store:



but it was 16? gauge wires, so they pointed me to some others to swap in.





and here's the Rick's Mosfet in my <cough> custom upside down mount





took a test drive in ever increasing circles around town, so I wouldn't be too far from home if it crapped out.

[Privateer]

pro tip:  if you're having electrical problems, check the rectifier first.  I should've done it a month ago.

[DarkMonster620]

great news . . .

[Privateer]

any suggestions on what do  about all the wire harness I sliced open and cut off?

[ducpainter]

Electrical tape.

[DarkMonster620]

before connecting I would have suggested heat shrink tubing . . .but, seems I am a bit late to the party

[S21FOLGORE]

Adhesive lined heat shrink tube
http://www.westmarine.com/buy/ancor--adhesive-lined-heat-shrink-tubing-alt--P009_275_003_003

Or,

Self fusing electrical tape
https://www.zoro.com/scotch-electrical-tape-12-mil-1-x-30-ft-gray-70-1x30ft/i/G1887891/?gclid=CKebzoX5vs4CFRKRfgod1XgB1g&gclsrc=aw.ds

[Privateer]

does heat shrink fit over the big huge connectors and still shrink down enough?

[DarkMonster620]

does heat shrink fit over the big huge connectors and still shrink down enough?

if you get a size large enough, it should . . but, you want to be able to disconnect