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Old 06-09-2008, 01:02 PM
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I am going to install the starter relay on my 78. The one I have is marked suppressed diode on the bottom and mounts under the batt. tray on the left side. It does have a "s" marked on top by one of the larger post.
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This is how I am going to wire it:
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batt+ to relay
relay to starter soleniod
soleniod to starter
using 2 gauge cable
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Also after reading some other post I should also have the wire that goes from voltage regulator to batt+ and starter button to starter soleniod going thru this relay as well is that correct?
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Old 06-09-2008, 07:24 PM
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Default RE: Wiring Question, Dont want to set it on fire!!!

2 Guage is excessive.&nbsp\\; 8 will be just fine.
 
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Positive battery cable to solenoid
Same post as above run a 16-18 guage wire from solenoid to relay
Regulator to Relay
Starter Switch to Relay
Green 16-18 guage wire from relay to solenoid.
Starter button to relay
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Default RE: Wiring Question, Dont want to set it on fire!!!

Hey Randy,
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Thanks for the reply but I think I had to many beers, I&nbsp\\; am even more confused any chance of a sketch? I have been looking at your other post w/ pics but I am just not getting it. Any clue on the post marked "s" and one marked "i" ?
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I didnt mean to confuse you.&nbsp\\; Its hard to type with teh forum issues.&nbsp\\; Heres two pictures for you.&nbsp\\; I hope this helps


[IMG]local://upfiles/49728/27BFA90B34404738B5D579B19A9FD488.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]local://upfiles/49728/1BF234022D2A41518D9F712A37D3F39B.jpg[/IMG]
 
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Randy,
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What ever you posted and attached isnt there, so if you please try again that would be great. I am trying to get the wiring buttoned up by the weekend its supposed to be nice here in chicagoland.
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Good luck on riding man!&nbsp\\; Mine's been up on the lift for 3 weeks now.&nbsp\\; Its just taunting me.&nbsp\\; Lets try these photos and see if they work.


 
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Man, Thanks a lot, the pics&nbsp\\;help a bunch. Now I have the starter apart and can't get that damn thing to work so we will see about the weekend.
 
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Randy,
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Here are some pics of my bike on the lift you are not alone!!!!

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