Apr 29, 2013 · I installed the power wire plug to my battery, where I am able to plug in a smart tender, power terminal, and also use as a jump start if need be. You would need the power …

Jul 13, 2014 · The negative lead will go straight to a ground and the large positive lead will end up at the starter. Tracing the wire is easiest way to do it, but if that's impossible for some reason, …

Sep 8, 2018 · I took out the battery to find the negative terminal was melted and battery was at around .2 volts. I did some diagnosis and found a short between the negative battery cable …

Sep 26, 2013 · Went for a ride yesterday, shifted into second gear, Bike completly died and positive and negative battery wire were smoking along with the positive terminal completely …

Feb 1, 2009 · That can melt a battery terminal in short order also. +1 Not often remembered, but power dissipation is: Current (squared) X resistance If a connection gets loose,cruddy or …

Jul 10, 2009 · When that is complete check your battery voltage it should be 12.5 to 13 with the engine off. depending on its state of charge. Start the engine and read the battery voltage at …

May 22, 2024 · Reconnect Battery: Once the starter motor is jumped, reconnect the negative (-) terminal of the battery. Test Starter Operation: Attempt to start the motorcycle and see if the …

Jul 17, 2025 · Eventual conclusion new battery required the couple or three of weeks without use, killed the old one. Shop replaced battery. Two and a half years ago, No problem until a couple …

Feb 9, 2015 · Let's start (by constructing some 15' test leads, and then) put the positive lead of our DMM on the battery positive terminal, and the negative lead on the negative connector to …

Sep 20, 2008 · LOL. Bootm line, check the battery terminal side of the solenoid for 12v. Check the starter terminal on the solenoid for 12v with the start button pressed. And check for 12v at the …