Alpha Crow Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 Haven't had issues with the wiring loom yet, though I read the posts on it and studied the problem so I can identify if/when if does (probably when ). Would it be wise to invert the loom or turn it on it's side so the moisture does not build up in the low point and cause problems in the future? Or is it better to take all the tape off and clean the hell out of it and try to seal it up better with some water proofing? Appreciate opinions/advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodantking Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 I am would like to know myself. I thought that I read that it was a non-US problem, but I could be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matey_peeps Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 I had similar fears so I took the connector in question apart, cleaned it with contact cleaner and a brass brush and packed it full of dielectric grease and reassembled. Hopefully it will continue to be trouble-free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helvet Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 I guess you coukd also make a small hole in the tape on the lowest point. This could allow the water to drain.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironmike Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 After hearing all about the potential (moisture) issues with the wiring loom connector (specifically the one near the regulator/rectifier) on the '99s, I thoroughly inspected the culprit but found nothing amiss. As a proactive gesture, I cut up some old inner tube rubber and wrapped the connector and the adjacent wiring loom (for several inches), and snugged everything with plastic wire-ties. It's a seemingly waterproof application (tested with misting bottle and low pressure garden hose) that should work in the anticipated riding environment. We'll see... 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John01XX Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 Not a USA Spec Bird Problem. Was fairly common with the Euro models tho. Anyone that was at NEXXT saw me have a similar problem going to the Drag Strip. Turned out to be the connection between the PC2 and the ECM. Unplugged and cleaned with contact cleaner and coated with electro grease and no more problems. My bet is the only thing to watch would be the corrosion at the connectors. If it looks green then clean and grease it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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