RE: [ST] Locating a switched power line nearest to back of ST

[Rob Sukach <RobS@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

i tapped into one of the wires to the taillight.  on my 2003 there's a three
wire plug connector under the seat - one wire is ground, one is ignition
switched for the taillight, and the third is brake switched for the brake
light.  i can't remember which is which but it's easy enough to figure it
out with a multimeter.

rob sukach

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From: owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Gavin
Lawrie
Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2005 3:10 PM
To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [ST] Locating a switched power line nearest to back of ST


Hi

Another question for you all.  I've got an Autocom Pro7 on my ST.  It 
was installed by previous owner (or actually the dealer he purchased it 
from).  Fits neatly in space under seat.  It has the kit to connect 
power supply to bike installed.  Whoever fitted it ran the power lead 
across top of space under seat, down past battery, and terminated in 
the push connector on the rear-brake pressure sensor.  This is a 
circuit that is powered only when ignition is on - a good thing - but 
is also quite exposed, and requires messing with the rubber boot that 
goes over top of this switch assembly to get autcom wire inside where 
the push-fit is.  Whoever did this wasn't so careful, and tore the boot 
at the top where the wires go in, which is not a good idea as both 
previous and current owners ride all-weathers.  Today Autcom failed, I 
traced the power lead and found it terminated in this boot.  Peeled 
back boot to find inside full of rusty sludge and water :(.  Have 
cleaned out and dried, and patched up torn boot with combination of 
plastic bags, elastic bands and masking tape - and now autcom works 
again - and brake switch area doesn't look to shabby - but clear that 
my repairs won't last for very long.

I contacted local dealer and was told that the rubber boot thing cannot 
be replaced (oddly it is part of the wiring loom of bike - not 
recommended for replacement).  So I'll have to do a more permanent fix 
for that somehow (any ideas?).  But also thought it would be sensible 
to reroute the Autocom power lead to a more sensible location (perhaps 
one not so exposed).  But not sure where the nearest / most useful / 
accessible switched power is to back of bike (where Autcom is).  Anyone 
know?

Hope you can help...

Best regards

Gavin Lawrie
ST'03


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