A Simple Way To Add Ground Wire Capacity

[TURBO200R4]

i agree that a frame ground should be ok however i thought that there might be some resistance from engine to frame mounting and did not want to remove engine to clean connections so decided to go direct to starter because it draws the most amps. for every thing else i would go to the frame.
if i rebuild a dodge pu trans the first thing i do is clean all the grounds down to fresh metal solves a lot of problems.
it sounds like sassybigboy has a problem with his cable or connection.

 

[sassybigboy]

i agree that a frame ground should be ok however i thought that there might be some resistance from engine to frame mounting and did not want to remove engine to clean connections so decided to go direct to starter because it draws the most amps. for every thing else i would go to the frame.
if i rebuild a dodge pu trans the first thing i do is clean all the grounds down to fresh metal solves a lot of problems.
it sounds like sassybigboy has a problem with his cable or connection.

Ok cool im going to get the grounds sorted could someone tell me where as wiring scares the crap out of me lol

 

[TURBO200R4]

Ok cool im going to get the grounds sorted could someone tell me where as wiring scares the crap out of me lol

the correct way would be to measure voltage drop and find the problem.
but in your case i would replace the original neg wire with a new one and clean where they connect.

 

[sassybigboy]

the correct way would be to measure voltage drop and find the problem.
but in your case i would replace the original neg wire with a new one and clean where they connect.

Ok cool I have both new battery leads so will get them replaced
thank you both for your help
Sas

 

[Bedifferent]

Ok cool I have both new battery leads so will get them replaced
thank you both for your help
Sas

Replacing both leads is always a safe option, especially if electrical work freaks you out. Electrical wires themselves do not generally just simply go bad...just the end/termination connections or in some cases the connection point where the wire is crimped onto the actual connector. I hate crimped connections! The main ground wire is pretty easy to find as it is located forward of the rear tire on the engine block near the starter. You can trace the path of your old wires and locate the connection point. I saw a picture of someone's engine ground connection here on the forum. I wish I could find that picture again as and it was absolutely filthy. The area is prone to dirt and moisture because of its location. If you ride in the rain often, live near the ocean or salt air environment, ridden your bike on salty or dirty roads, this is most likely the problem area. When troubleshooting, a good inspection of things is a good place to start. You would be surprised at how many things can be fixed with just a good look if you know what your looking for. Always work from the most simple solution to the more complex.

 

[1olbull]

Good stuff ya'all & thanx.

 

[sassybigboy]

Replacing both leads is always a safe option, especially if electrical work freaks you out. Electrical wires themselves do not generally just simply go bad...just the end/termination connections or in some cases the connection point where the wire is crimped onto the actual connector. I hate crimped connections! The main ground wire is pretty easy to find as it is located forward of the rear tire on the engine block near the starter. You can trace the path of your old wires and locate the connection point. I saw a picture of someone's engine ground connection here on the forum. I wish I could find that picture again as and it was absolutely filthy. The area is prone to dirt and moisture because of its location. If you ride in the rain often, live near the ocean or salt air environment, ridden your bike on salty or dirty roads, this is most likely the problem area. When troubleshooting, a good inspection of things is a good place to start. You would be surprised at how many things can be fixed with just a good look if you know what your looking for. Always work from the most simple solution to the more complex.

Yes I ride in rain snow all sorts as for our roads here in the UK they use a lot of salt so this could be the problem I have a friend who will make up any cables I need and solder the ends so best I get on it

 

[captainsparkle.com]

I know this is an old(ish) thread, but, are we saying that fastening another battery earth lead on top of(as well as) the original one is a cheap and easy way to help cold starting?

 

[Bedifferent]

I know this is an old(ish) thread, but, are we saying that fastening another battery earth lead on top of(as well as) the original one is a cheap and easy way to help cold starting?

Well, Decosse makes his case and disagrees with what I did, but I have found my starter whirls like a jet engine in cold weather. I do not, however, ride below freezing. With that said, I also am a stickler for making sure I have squeaky clean connections all around and the highest rated CCA (320) battery Yuasa makes for the bike. I'm big on preventative maintenance on my bike.

 

[TURBO200R4]

I know this is an old(ish) thread, but, are we saying that fastening another battery earth lead on top of(as well as) the original one is a cheap and easy way to help cold starting?

INStalled extra neg cable improved a lot then installed the better starter and it got even better always starts with in two seconds. have not gone through the winter but i don't think i will have a problem.