Charging issues

[LaGrasta]

Having recent trouble starting the bike, then it was okay without any repair.  It turns over, sort of wants to start as if it needs gas. I suspected the fuel pump, but I hear it wind up no problem.

I chekced this fuse and yup, melted, but not burned out. I replaced it, tried starting the bike, no different. Pulled the new fuse, and it too is melted. 

Super long thread, what am I to do, replace with a breaker, or relay?

https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/elpages/pbcircuitbrkr.php

 

 

 

 

[gstallons]

Nope , your problem is at the terminal itself . IDK if you are working on the factory wiring or an add-on wiring harness.

[docc]

That Starter Relay Harness might address your  later generation V11 starting issues (startus interuptus), but not the hot fuse.

My final solution was the Aircraft Spruce (Tyco) service relay.

[gstallons]

We all should be using consumables and parts from aircraft vendors . These companies cannot afford to sell anything less than the best !

[LaGrasta]

Thanks guys, super fast reply! It is the OEM harness, however I added the forum-advised extra ground when I first bought the bike.

So to correct this, I bypass the fuse block, running a circuit breaker style, in place of the 30a fuse.

[docc]

19 minutes ago, LaGrasta said:

Thanks guys, super fast reply! It is the OEM harness, however I added the forum-advised extra ground when I first bought the bike.

So to correct this, I bypass the fuse block, running a circuit breaker style, in place of the 30a fuse.

This is the topic post marked as the "answer" and references the pages with the installation details:

 

[LaGrasta]

I bought the breaker from Amazon, planned to have installed it this past weekend, but it wasn't delivered until Sunday evening. I did manage to free the buss, cut the wires and prep it. In doing so, I discovered a previously installed butt-connector on the 15amp fuse that easily fell off. I'll solder that back when I finish the CB install.

 

Much thanks to @gstallons, for calling me to advise my repair and check in on my progress. I've got a friend in Kentucky!

[gstallons]

I just want you to enjoy your enigma machine as much as possible. 

[LaGrasta]

Seems I never updated anyone yet, sorry about that. I installed the circuit breaker, went it easy and works perfect, bike starts and runs as intended.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08QTSZ32B/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

 

[gstallons]

Good , enjoy your ride

[LaGrasta]

Last week, riding home my engine light came on and about 5 miles later the bike died. I looked at the circuit breaker and sure enough it had popped. I reset it, but the battery didn't have enough to restart the bike. A friend came and gave me a jump, then I rode home.

Although the breaker worked correct, the lead had overheated and somewhat melted just as it did when there was a fuse.

Any advice?

[gstallons]

I would use a ring terminal and crimp it to the wire as good as possible and use screws to connect it to the CB instead of the push on terminals

[docc]

Check voltages, especially charging at some rpm, for excessive voltage suggesting a failed regulator.

[gstallons]

Yeah , 15-18 v could make things exciting !

[LaGrasta]

Thanks, I'll check output this week. If correct, I may look into adding some sort of an inline heatsink.