There is a somewhat common problem with a wiring harness rubbing the insulation off where it contacts the front subframe. If you search the GTS archives you should be able to find it. There is usually a rough weld that does the damage. This one has gotten several GTS riders in the past years.
Kevin Hawkins // Greensboro, NC [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.kevinhawk.com Y2K Kawasaki ZRX1100 //'93 Yamaha GTS1000 //'85 FZ750 I just ripped of every plastics (covers) of my GTS... Uhhh...some broken holders that I should repair right now. Looks like I have more than one point to fix up ! For electric things....I will follow your (nicolas & john's) suggestions step by step. First of all I try to dismount the "Ignition" Key to check everything to broken wires and shorts. But that thing has UGLY screws - I changed it to "standard" screws instead of the "one-way" screws years ago. Looks like I fastend it too hard...now the screws want come out... With my tools I didN't have right access - need to buy a tool first and bring that out on next Thursday. Thanks for your help so far - will keep you informed. BTW: WHICH ONE IS THE STARTER RELAY ?!? Joerg -----Urspr�ngliche Nachricht----- Von: GTS-1000 Owners List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]Im Auftrag von nicholas.threader Gesendet: Sonntag, 19. Mai 2002 16:53 An: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Betreff: Re: Electric Problems - Need Help ! Check main fuse on or near side of starter relay , check either side of fuses using VOLTS with ignition On . Check earth lead from battery to engine , follow lead down from battery to back of engine . atb Nick T --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.362 / Virus Database: 199 - Release Date: 07/05/2002
