Wa1nuts
02-01-15, 11:28 PM
Hi,
My first post on here, although browsed for a while.
I got my SV (first big bike) few months back, k6, a few extras, 24,000 on the clock. Got it for a decent price, so was happy.
I recently put a bellypan on it and purchased a Evotech tail tidy, which I attempted to fit today.
It went well, until I got to removing the number plate holder and the number plate light. The screws are knackered, so ill have to drill them out. Not too big a problem...
The next problem is the indicator storks, they are very loose in the new tail tidy. Can anyone recommend any aftermarket (UK legal) that will fit, or some sort of a packer to fit the existing ones better?
The third problem is my main one. I re-connected everything else, turned the ignition on, everything came on as it should. I tried to start engine and it shorted, everything went off and wont come back on (I assume a fuse has gone).
My question is, what caused the short? Surely the only thing I could have connected incorrectly is the indicators to the wrong side, which shouldn't affect the fuse? How do I find out whats connected up wrong? I have no idea where to start.
There was one white connector that was not connected when I started (unless came off when I took the seat off), its connected to both positive and negative of the battery. Someone suggested it may an old immobiliser that has been taken off and not important. Any other ideas...
The last problem... I am a complete dope and put the pillion seat back on and forgot to connect the release cable. Any tips to get it off again.
I would appreciate any help.
Thanks.
My first post on here, although browsed for a while.
I got my SV (first big bike) few months back, k6, a few extras, 24,000 on the clock. Got it for a decent price, so was happy.
I recently put a bellypan on it and purchased a Evotech tail tidy, which I attempted to fit today.
It went well, until I got to removing the number plate holder and the number plate light. The screws are knackered, so ill have to drill them out. Not too big a problem...
The next problem is the indicator storks, they are very loose in the new tail tidy. Can anyone recommend any aftermarket (UK legal) that will fit, or some sort of a packer to fit the existing ones better?
The third problem is my main one. I re-connected everything else, turned the ignition on, everything came on as it should. I tried to start engine and it shorted, everything went off and wont come back on (I assume a fuse has gone).
My question is, what caused the short? Surely the only thing I could have connected incorrectly is the indicators to the wrong side, which shouldn't affect the fuse? How do I find out whats connected up wrong? I have no idea where to start.
There was one white connector that was not connected when I started (unless came off when I took the seat off), its connected to both positive and negative of the battery. Someone suggested it may an old immobiliser that has been taken off and not important. Any other ideas...
The last problem... I am a complete dope and put the pillion seat back on and forgot to connect the release cable. Any tips to get it off again.
I would appreciate any help.
Thanks.