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July 13th, 2015, 05:32 PM
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ninjette.org newbie
Name: Cole
Location: Griffin, GA
Join Date: Jun 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 2001 Vstar 1100 Posts: 2
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Main Fuse (30a) blows when attaching rectifier
working in an 08. I have tried 3 different wire looms, 3 different rectifiers, and 2 solenoids. I keep having the same issue. The main fuse blows every time I attach the rectifier. I have searched online and can't find anyone with this issue. I'll give some more details:
Ignition switch is disconnected All components are disconnected. No blown fuses in junction box. Without rectifier all components will work (tested power by attached rear light and ignition switch turned on with working fuse, and jumped the solenoid to ensure starter spun) I unhooked everything except power to solenoid. No problems until attaching the rectifier then immediately the fuse blows. I have looked and see no frayed spots that would cause a short in any loom. I know that the current loom and rectifier are good as I just pulled them from a fully functional bike. Any ideas at this point are greatly appreciated. |
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July 13th, 2015, 06:46 PM
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ninjette.org newbie
Name: Cole
Location: Griffin, GA
Join Date: Jun 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 2001 Vstar 1100 Posts: 2
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Update: I'm not smart
So it turns out I'm a genius and broke the oldest rule in the book. Somehow I reversed the battery connection and didn't realize at first because the circuit was complete and getting power to external parts. (Bike is torn completely down to just frame, block, forks, rear suspension, so made it less obvious that I screwed up.)
Good News: Seems I didn't do much damage. Tested battery and even after some draining, I'm still at 12.3V at rest. Also tested the diodes on all rectifiers and seems that since the fuse kept blowing it didn't get reversed power to the diodes and didn't burn out the rectifiers. Any other issues I should worry about at this point before I begin reassembly? |
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July 13th, 2015, 07:18 PM
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Daily Ninjette rider
Name: Hernan
Location: Florida
Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16
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Welcome, Cole !!!
 Keep trying.
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July 13th, 2015, 08:08 PM
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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
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Welcome Cole! You're luckier than a few here who have made the same error.
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Goal: Shake A Million Hands | Look through the corners | Track Day Prep | Closest track? | The Mid-Ohio School |
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