Mystery wire

areifel · November 10th, 2010, 12:39 PM

Real quick, I bought my bike used and it already had the fender eliminator installed. Looking behind my tag I see three black wires hanging. Fairly decent sized. Two of the wires go to the turning signals and there looks to be one wire cut short that hangs there. Anyone know what this goes to? Should I be worried? I would post a pic, but I am on my iPhone.

Thanks

areifel · November 10th, 2010, 12:40 PM

Nevermind I believe to have found the answer. It is used for diagnosis by Kawasaki?

wvninja · November 10th, 2010, 12:56 PM

Not sure where you are talking about .. behind what Tag and location on the bike? if its in the rear is it the license plate light? A pic even cell phone quality may help this out.

BTW: Did a quick forum search and here's the entire bike wiring diagram for the 250
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showt...wiring+diagram

areifel · November 10th, 2010, 01:26 PM

It's right behind the license plate at the end of the tail.

Momaru · November 10th, 2010, 01:57 PM

That's likely the license plate light cable. That's the only other wire that should be down there. Should have two wires inside the black 'bundle'

kevlarorc · November 10th, 2010, 03:55 PM

definitely sounds like license plate light. if you don't have an lp light I highly suggest getting one to avoid any trouble with the cops. You can even wire in those little LED bolt kind that they have at cycle gear and elsewhere

areifel · November 12th, 2010, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by kevlarorc

definitely sounds like license plate light. if you don't have an lp light I highly suggest getting one to avoid any trouble with the cops. You can even wire in those little LED bolt kind that they have at cycle gear and elsewhere

But my license lights up fine with the tail light. This not legal? I have a fender eliminator kit and I guess whoever put it on only hooked up the turn signals and left the last cable to hang.

DaBlue1 · November 12th, 2010, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by areifel

But my license lights up fine with the tail light. This not legal? I have a fender eliminator kit and I guess whoever put it on only hooked up the turn signals and left the last cable to hang.

It depends on if your state requires it. I don't think FL has a state inspection for motorcycles so you may be ok. I would double check just to be sure.

DmbShn41 · January 23rd, 2011, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by kevlarorc

"Damn, either shimming the needles fixes 90% of any problems with the 250Rs, or kkim owns stock in a washer manufacturer." -DmbShn41

I have finally made it in life. I have been quoted...

scotty · January 23rd, 2011, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DmbShn41

I have finally made it in life. I have been quoted...

Haha Welcome to the real life!

HKr1 · January 23rd, 2011, 07:58 PM

^ What do those two posts have to do with this thread from last year??
Or, do I need to stop drinking

scotty · January 23rd, 2011, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by HKr1

^ What do those two posts have to do with this thread from last year??
Or, do I need to stop drinking

No, drink more! Then this thread will then be more clear to you!!

setasai · January 23rd, 2011, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by areifel

But my license lights up fine with the tail light. This not legal? I have a fender eliminator kit and I guess whoever put it on only hooked up the turn signals and left the last cable to hang.

Check to see if any of the wires are spliced further up. Maybe during the process they spliced the license plate light into another source.

November 10th, 2010, 12:39 PM	#1
areifel ninjette.org member Name: Drew Location: Florida Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 194	Mystery wire Real quick, I bought my bike used and it already had the fender eliminator installed. Looking behind my tag I see three black wires hanging. Fairly decent sized. Two of the wires go to the turning signals and there looks to be one wire cut short that hangs there. Anyone know what this goes to? Should I be worried? I would post a pic, but I am on my iPhone. Thanks

November 10th, 2010, 12:56 PM	#3
wvninja ninjette.org sage Name: Nate Location: west virginia Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Honda CBR600RR Posts: 633	Not sure where you are talking about .. behind what Tag and location on the bike? if its in the rear is it the license plate light? A pic even cell phone quality may help this out. BTW: Did a quick forum search and here's the entire bike wiring diagram for the 250 http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showt...wiring+diagram __________________________________________________ "Riding a motorcycle is like playing sports, not everyone is cut out for it." - WVNinja

November 10th, 2010, 01:57 PM	#5
Momaru ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paul Location: Roanoke, VA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Candy Plasma Blue 250R Posts: A lot.	That's likely the license plate light cable. That's the only other wire that should be down there. Should have two wires inside the black 'bundle' __________________________________________________ Proud member of the Blue Army

November 10th, 2010, 03:55 PM	#6
kevlarorc noob motovlogger Name: Gareth Location: Austin, TX Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 2009 250r Posts: 328	definitely sounds like license plate light. if you don't have an lp light I highly suggest getting one to avoid any trouble with the cops. You can even wire in those little LED bolt kind that they have at cycle gear and elsewhere __________________________________________________ My Motovlog "Damn, either shimming the needles fixes 90% of any problems with the 250Rs, or kkim owns stock in a washer manufacturer." -DmbShn41

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November 10th, 2010, 12:40 PM	#2
areifel ninjette.org member Name: Drew Location: Florida Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 194	Nevermind I believe to have found the answer. It is used for diagnosis by Kawasaki?

November 10th, 2010, 01:26 PM	#4
areifel ninjette.org member Name: Drew Location: Florida Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 194	It's right behind the license plate at the end of the tail.

January 23rd, 2011, 07:58 PM	#11
HKr1 IC2(SW) Name: Kerry Location: Pensacola Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot.	^ What do those two posts have to do with this thread from last year?? Or, do I need to stop drinking