TNRabbit Posted May 8, 2015 Author Share Posted May 8, 2015 Putting everything back together and it was having some trouble installing the access panel on the right side above the rearset. that's when I noticed the rearset was bent in several places and the swingarrm bolt was only finger tight! I looked up the torque and it's supposed to be 93 ft bs... it was more like 9.3 inch lbs~ I can't emphasize enough the importance of routinely checking all bolts, nuts, etc. on your bike. I would have never known it was like that had I not noticed the rearset was bent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer KevCarver Posted May 9, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted May 9, 2015 Yeah, I've found loose fasteners on used bikes I've bought. Always after I had ridden for a bit... Not great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNRabbit Posted May 10, 2015 Author Share Posted May 10, 2015 It's actually starting to look like a BIKE again! Note to self: make sure ALL the hoses & wiring are properly routed before tightening the fork pinch bolts, installing the wheel & installing the brake system~ New Vibranators & grips: Wheel looks great on the bike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted May 11, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted May 11, 2015 +1 on checking the wiring routing.... That rim looks like the one I had on my '89 Lemans :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNRabbit Posted May 11, 2015 Author Share Posted May 11, 2015 7,000 miles on this PR4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNRabbit Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 Very nice Gary, can't wait to see them on the bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNRabbit Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 something is wrong. When I turn on the ignition I don't get the priming from the fuel pump and when I hit the starter all I get is a reay click behind the instrument panel. Also the clock is completely blank although the instrument lights work.... still haven't identified that mystery plug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNRabbit Posted May 15, 2015 Author Share Posted May 15, 2015 Bump. Also, this connector is killing me...it comes from under the throttle bodies.....LORD PLEASE don't let it be a connector under there! I'm in a serious time crunch and have to leave for 8 days tomorrow night.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer KevCarver Posted May 15, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted May 15, 2015 MAP? Right rear of air box on the underside, if it is. Should be reachable with everything in place, tank up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNRabbit Posted May 16, 2015 Author Share Posted May 16, 2015 MAP? Right rear of air box on the underside, if it is. Should be reachable with everything in place, tank up. Already in place^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted May 16, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted May 16, 2015 I'm looking at page 5-54 of the FSM - there's a gray connector that looks very much like that which connects to the bypass control solenoid - just in front of the fuel pressure regulator. It's difficult to be sure from the photo. If that's it, you'd have to route the wire to the opposite side of the hose leading out of the valve cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNRabbit Posted May 16, 2015 Author Share Posted May 16, 2015 Son of a bitch! That was it~ Thank you! I only had to pop the back half of the throttle bodies off pull it through and poke it out the other side. Not so bad...putting it back together now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNRabbit Posted May 16, 2015 Author Share Posted May 16, 2015 I tracked it down to the starter relay. Its bad. I've got 13.15 volts on the battery side of it and nothing on the fuse side with the ignition on. anybody know where to get a starter relay at 4 p.m. on a Saturday afternoon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNRabbit Posted May 16, 2015 Author Share Posted May 16, 2015 ....it was divine intervention that I had to go back into the throttle bodies because I left all four screws that hold the throttle body on completely loose~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veefer800Canuck Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 try tightwad for the starter relay http://www.wiremybike.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted May 17, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted May 17, 2015 Son of a bitch! That was it~ Thank you! I only had to pop the back half of the throttle bodies off pull it through and poke it out the other side. Not so bad...putting it back together now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNRabbit Posted May 17, 2015 Author Share Posted May 17, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
checksix Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Now that's nice. Best one I've seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veefer800Canuck Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 I've got mine mounted in the exact same place, but it's wired into the power leaving the ignition keyswitch, so it automatically goes on and off whenever you start the bike. No possibility of forgetting it then and draining the battery you're trying to monitor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNRabbit Posted May 17, 2015 Author Share Posted May 17, 2015 I've got mine mounted in the exact same place, but it's wired into the power leaving the ignition keyswitch, so it automatically goes on and off whenever you start the bike. No possibility of forgetting it then and draining the battery you're trying to monitor! I was going to do that, but I wanted to be able to check it with the ignition off. Also, it's wired directly to the battery so I have the best indication. I've noticed if I connect thru another system (tail light, for example) that it can read up to 1 full volt less due to aging wiring/corrosion between connectors,grounds, etc. Thhis volt meter pulls so little amperage it can be on for a couple weeks without any major affect on the battery. Now that's nice. Best one I've seen.Thanks!I picked up those switches on amazon--10 for $8.00! Same for the volt meter, amazon for @ $8.00 (only 1). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNRabbit Posted May 17, 2015 Author Share Posted May 17, 2015 I cut a section from a motor oil jug & made a flap extension to cover the shock & protect it from debris brought up by the rear wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veefer800Canuck Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I was going to do that, but I wanted to be able to check it with the ignition off. Also, it's wired directly to the battery so I have the best indication. I've noticed if I connect thru another system (tail light, for example) that it can read up to 1 full volt less due to aging wiring/corrosion between connectors,grounds, etc. Yes, that is the downside. I checked mine with a multimeter direct to the battery and I see about 0.6 volt less the way mine is wired in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNRabbit Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 Shit. I got the starter solenoid installed & now every time I put a 30 amp fuse in the main fuse holder it blows immediately. Time to start testing wiring with the multimeter. This is SERIOUSLY eating into my summer riding.... :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNRabbit Posted August 16, 2015 Author Share Posted August 16, 2015 Got a replacement wiring harness & swapped it out this weekend. 90% done but I'm going to be out of town all week for work so won't be able to finish until next week.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobDobbs Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 I like that voltmeter. Good luck I'm sure you'll get it all sorted. Speaking of sorted, maybe you can have the wife clean out your garage while you're gone ;-P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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