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Electrical Question #353448 09/11/2009 8:37 AM
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 86 jass OP Member
OP jass Member Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 86	Is the Frame supposed to be grounded on the bike? I know every car and bike normally are, but mine isin't.

Re: Electrical Question jass #353449 09/11/2009 9:50 AM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 8,639 Likes: 3 Charming Clovis NM Greybeard Old Hand
Greybeard Old Hand Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 8,639 Likes: 3 Charming Clovis NM	The engine is used for ground. The frame might ground to the engine, but due to paint on the engine mounts etc, I wouldn't count on it. Let's hope there's intelligent life somewhere in space 'cause it's buggar all down here. -- Monte Python

Re: Electrical Question jass #353450 09/11/2009 8:34 PM
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,616 Sammamish, Washington - USA Zmilin Check Pants
Zmilin Check Pants Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,616 Sammamish, Washington - USA	Battery grounds to the engine at the underside and rear of the motor. Look underneath between the frame rails behind the rectifier. There are three bolts, the middle is where the ground goes. SOLD: 07 Black BA, 39mm FCRs, TPUSA stage 1 head, TPUSA 813 cams, TPUSA 10.8:1 pistons, TTP #3 igniter, Specialty Spares Long Cannons, Tsukayu Hard Bags. 82HP/55tq NEW: 19 Goldwing Tour DCT

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