I'm doing a mod on my top triple clamp (FZR1000USD) I'm going to install some rubber bushings under my handle bar clamps for vibration isolation.
Question: Will I have to worry about a grounding path for and handle bar switches? I looked at the wiring schematic, but I am unclear.
I'm asking, 'cause I recall a couple of years ago, Jon Cain posted about running a ground wire to his top triple clamp so the electrical ground path did not have to travel thru the steering neck bearings....
Thanks folks Pat
Pat,
I dont think the switchgear needs grounding.... maybe if your gauges were mounted to the bars/triples but not for just the switches
KOokaloo!
Frank
Pat, after having the switches apart and seeing that they have a ground wire I think the answer is NO. But if there were a current running through any bearings it will kill the bearings faster than normal use. VFD motors have this problem and require a grounding device from the shaft to the frame.
Pat,
I still recomend the ground. A ground wire is cheep and easy, while new bearings are hard to do and expensive!
It was a recall when I was a BMW techo.
Ok thanks guys...
I think the engine kill switch works by grounding the ignition through the handlebar. The horn may also work this way. I know the horn button is on the ground path side of the circuit.
Besides, why would ANYONE question advice from Jon Cain?????
DavidR.
Quote from: SlowOldGuy on February 09, 2013, 07:55:11 PM
I think the engine kill switch works by grounding the ignition through the handlebar. The horn may also work this way. I know the horn button is on the ground path side of the circuit.
Besides, why would ANYONE question advice from Jon Cain?????
DavidR.
Beats me. :unknown:
Them old hippie guys know their shit. :good:
HOLD ON! I question advice from Jon Cain all the time! If I know anything about bikes it's only because I'm standing on a huge pile of broken parts.
Quote from: JCainFJ on February 11, 2013, 08:46:59 AM
HOLD ON! I question advice from Jon Cain all the time! If I know anything about bikes it's only because I'm standing on a huge pile of broken parts.
your been there, done that ratio is very high , makes you an authority on fj's. :good:
Quote from: JCainFJ on February 11, 2013, 08:46:59 AM
HOLD ON! I question advice from Jon Cain all the time!
If I know anything about bikes it's only because I'm standing on a huge pile of broken parts.
Ahhh grasshopper, a smart man learns from his mistakes....but, a wise man learns from the mistakes of others.
Jon, we are very fortunate to have you with us on this forum.