Re: DANGER S.T. RIDERS PLEASE READ[ IGNITION WIRE HARNESS]

[AnnBonne@xxxxxxx]

<< This problem and fix is in the FAQ section (the "is there anything I need 
 to be aware of" section). If anyone has a 99 they would be wise to not only 
 cut the wire tie, but also check to make sure that there has been no 
 rubbing damage.  >>

This happened to my early 99 sprint, but I only found out on the second 
battery that was failing.  I've posted before what happened.  The first 
battery It was told was either my fault or a duff battery.  The computer 
testing didn't pick up any problem.  The second battery was failing 
unexpectedly after 2 months, so when stopping at the service dept to drop off 
the bike for another check, I couldn't switch the engine off, not even with 
the kill switch, which proved there was something happening in front of their 
eyes!  It was the ignition wiring in the wrong place, all mangled up and worn 
through.  So because the shop  believed the computer rather than me, (It was 
intimated that I was not using the bike frequently enough ((female gender)) ) 
They were as shocked as me, though, probably because that wasn't the bike 
shop I'd purchased the bike from and they may do a better check before it 
goes onto the road.  Ann

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