G/S where does this wire go?

Kokopelli · 04-17-2012, 04:14 PM

I need to know

The bunch of wires connected to the loop.

bmweuro · 04-17-2012, 04:18 PM

That would be a ground wire. Connect it to the frame and make sure you're getting good contact.

Beemerguru · 04-17-2012, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kokopelli

I need to know

The bunch of wires connected to the loop.

Usually connects to the lower bolt that hold the ICU to the frame..far right in your picture. Don't know why the ground is so far to the rear..the ground wire is supposed to thread between the upper/lower top frames towards the front. Also, what's with the crimping??time for a new harness?

Kokopelli · 04-17-2012, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beemerguru

Also, what's with the crimping??time for a new harness?

Probably, but that's another job. I'd need to find a good second-hand one.

Thanks for the info.

lkchris · 04-19-2012, 10:20 AM

Ground wires on all German vehicles are brown--that shade of brown. Color of "earth" you know.

04-17-2012, 04:14 PM	#1
Kokopelli ^OP Yeah, right! Joined: May 2003 Location: Waimauku Oddometer: 4,282	G/S where does this wire go? I need to know The bunch of wires connected to the loop. __________________ R1150GS R80GS Basic __________________

04-17-2012, 04:18 PM	#2
bmweuro Mad Scientist Joined: Nov 2003 Location: Chico, California Oddometer: 3,005	That would be a ground wire. Connect it to the frame and make sure you're getting good contact. __________________ BOXER Metal BMW Biker Scum BMW Mad Scientist! VBMWMO #7770, BMW MOA #48694 & Airhead BMW Club #600

04-19-2012, 10:20 AM	#5
lkchris Albuquerque Joined: Feb 2005 Oddometer: 867	Ground wires on all German vehicles are brown--that shade of brown. Color of "earth" you know. __________________ Kent Christensen Albuquerque '12 R1200RT, '02 R1100S, '84 R80G/S

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