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In a recent message I indicated that my Hyper died while riding - no electrical power, wouldn't start.
Dealer sent me a new battery - it also did not work. We traced down the main fuze in the rear (good shape) and the wires leading to the fuzes located up front. The front fuzes had popped.
What appeared to be the problem was the metal brace that goes over the middle of the expanded gas tank - in the middle of the bike. It has two rubber bumpers on it to support the seat.
Long story short, my support bar wore through the wrapping around the wires, (pictures attached) and the covering on several of the wires, exposing the bare wires and shorting them. The fuzes did what they were designed to do and popped.
Replaced the battery, the fuzes and double-wrapped the wires. Then ground away some of the metal support bar where it contacts the wiring - giving the wiring more room. Even if the seat bounces around - they should be safe.
Bottom line, if you have the big tank, check your wires and carry spare fuzes if possible.
Lee
Dealer sent me a new battery - it also did not work. We traced down the main fuze in the rear (good shape) and the wires leading to the fuzes located up front. The front fuzes had popped.
What appeared to be the problem was the metal brace that goes over the middle of the expanded gas tank - in the middle of the bike. It has two rubber bumpers on it to support the seat.
Long story short, my support bar wore through the wrapping around the wires, (pictures attached) and the covering on several of the wires, exposing the bare wires and shorting them. The fuzes did what they were designed to do and popped.
Replaced the battery, the fuzes and double-wrapped the wires. Then ground away some of the metal support bar where it contacts the wiring - giving the wiring more room. Even if the seat bounces around - they should be safe.
Bottom line, if you have the big tank, check your wires and carry spare fuzes if possible.
Lee
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