I Done Messed Up

sschilmoeller · July 2nd, 2016, 11:41 AM

I removed the front fairing mount via hacksaw this morning and think I may have messed up bad. As I finished sawing through the metal, my hacksaw slipped and cut my ignition wiring slightly, there were some sparks but it didn't actually seem that bad. That is, until I tried to turn the bike on. When I turned the key to the 'On' position, nothing happened - there doesn't seem to be any power running through my bike. Here are some pictures:

I'm not really sure where to go from here. Did I completely fry the electrical system on my bike? Did I destroy my ignition? Do I just need to replace my ignition wiring? Did I blow a fuse? Is blowing a fuse a thing?

I would be grateful for any help!

-Scott

DEFY · July 2nd, 2016, 12:00 PM

Doesn't look like you cut the wires, only the shithing. Based on the attached images, my browser currently has other images blocked.

csmith12 · July 2nd, 2016, 12:01 PM

Check the main fuse. 30am if I remember right.

sschilmoeller · July 2nd, 2016, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

Check the main fuse. 30am if I remember right.

I'll check and report back, thanks!

Ghostt · July 2nd, 2016, 12:21 PM

Agreed check the main fuse 30A it should be located on the starter solenoid IIRC not up on the NewGen.

Snake · July 2nd, 2016, 12:30 PM

Be sure to wrap electrical tape around the wires you nicked.

Ghostt · July 2nd, 2016, 12:31 PM

Good call

Snake · July 2nd, 2016, 12:33 PM

Thanks. ^^^^^^

sschilmoeller · July 2nd, 2016, 04:58 PM

Okay, it WAS a blown fuse! Now it's fixed! I can't thank you enough!

This place is so awesome.

Ghostt · July 2nd, 2016, 06:02 PM

I strongly suggest carrying a few spare fuses, 30A & 10A.

I personally use the Bussmann easyID Illuminating Blade Fuses, when the fuse is blown, it lights up, making it easy to find the bad one, especially at night on the side of a dark road.

My post about them,
https://www.ninjette.org/forums/show...postcount=7145

Bussmann VP/ATC-10ID easyID Illuminating Blade Fuse, (Pack of 10) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004AH6O9A..._GngExbR4DR8JS

Bussmann VP/ATC-30ID easyID Illuminating Blade Fuse, (Pack of 10) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004AH8NF8..._6ogExbPQK5EY4

SLOWn60 · July 2nd, 2016, 08:18 PM

Tak tsk! Nobody mentioned to the OP to carefully tape up the exposed wire(s)?
For two reasons:
- To prevent them shorting on the frame or whatever.
- To inhibit corrosion of the exposed wiring!

Now having wagged my finger; I'll go back and check the suggestion was not already made!

Edit: Darn you @Snake! Lol!

I should say good on you, Snake!

July 2nd, 2016, 12:00 PM	#2
DEFY ᗧ•••ᗣ•ᗣᗣ•••ᗣ Name: Nick Location: NY Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R and 2014 Triumph 675R Posts: A lot.	Doesn't look like you cut the wires, only the shithing. Based on the attached images, my browser currently has other images blocked. __________________________________________________ Spoiler for topic: It might just be the [you] tag

July 2nd, 2016, 12:01 PM	#3
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Check the main fuse. 30am if I remember right. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

July 2nd, 2016, 12:21 PM	#5
Ghostt in your machine Name: Scott Location: Summer Shade, Ky. Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 98 Ninja 250/F12 aka ZX-2R "SERENITY", 91 Ninja 500/A5 aka ZX-5R "Phoenix", 84 Honda GL1200A "SIREN" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 25 MOTM - Jun '17, May '16, Mar '15	Agreed check the main fuse 30A it should be located on the starter solenoid IIRC not up on the NewGen. __________________________________________________ *violente et ignorantia* ZX-2R BLOG *Twitter and Instagram = Ghostt_Scott* *I'm not here to change your mind, just to inform.*

July 2nd, 2016, 12:30 PM	#6
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Be sure to wrap electrical tape around the wires you nicked.
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July 2nd, 2016, 12:31 PM	#7
Ghostt in your machine Name: Scott Location: Summer Shade, Ky. Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 98 Ninja 250/F12 aka ZX-2R "SERENITY", 91 Ninja 500/A5 aka ZX-5R "Phoenix", 84 Honda GL1200A "SIREN" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 25 MOTM - Jun '17, May '16, Mar '15	Good call __________________________________________________ *violente et ignorantia* ZX-2R BLOG *Twitter and Instagram = Ghostt_Scott* *I'm not here to change your mind, just to inform.*

July 2nd, 2016, 12:33 PM	#8
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Thanks. ^^^^^^

July 2nd, 2016, 04:58 PM	#9
sschilmoeller New To This Name: Scott Location: Portland, OR Join Date: Jun 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R Posts: 5	Okay, it WAS a blown fuse! Now it's fixed! I can't thank you enough! This place is so awesome.
	2 out of 2 members found this post helpful.

July 2nd, 2016, 06:02 PM	#10
Ghostt in your machine Name: Scott Location: Summer Shade, Ky. Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 98 Ninja 250/F12 aka ZX-2R "SERENITY", 91 Ninja 500/A5 aka ZX-5R "Phoenix", 84 Honda GL1200A "SIREN" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 25 MOTM - Jun '17, May '16, Mar '15	I strongly suggest carrying a few spare fuses, 30A & 10A. I personally use the Bussmann easyID Illuminating Blade Fuses, when the fuse is blown, it lights up, making it easy to find the bad one, especially at night on the side of a dark road. My post about them, https://www.ninjette.org/forums/show...postcount=7145 Bussmann VP/ATC-10ID easyID Illuminating Blade Fuse, (Pack of 10) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004AH6O9A..._GngExbR4DR8JS Bussmann VP/ATC-30ID easyID Illuminating Blade Fuse, (Pack of 10) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004AH8NF8..._6ogExbPQK5EY4 __________________________________________________ *violente et ignorantia* ZX-2R BLOG *Twitter and Instagram = Ghostt_Scott* *I'm not here to change your mind, just to inform.*
	2 out of 2 members found this post helpful.

July 2nd, 2016, 08:18 PM	#11
SLOWn60 n00bie to wannabie Name: Bill Location: St Ives, BC (Shuswap Lake) Join Date: Sep 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2012 250R (Red), 2005 VFR800A (Red), CRF450X (Red), 2012 F800GS (Wants to be Red!) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Nov '15	Tak tsk! Nobody mentioned to the OP to carefully tape up the exposed wire(s)? For two reasons: - To prevent them shorting on the frame or whatever. - To inhibit corrosion of the exposed wiring! Now having wagged my finger; I'll go back and check the suggestion was not already made! Edit: Darn you @Snake! Lol! I should say good on you, Snake! __________________________________________________ The Smart Money: #1 - ATGATT, #2 - Training (machine skills and survival skills), #3 - The bike; whatever floats yer boat with the money you have left over

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