Bike wont crank what the hell

[Bob_Roller]

Starting with the '81 year bikes, the grounds, or earths, are all ganged together and secured to the frame, by a threaded piece of the frame, not likely to break .

[chewy4x4]

Ok upon closer inspection of my battery cable I noticed a bit of corrosion not a lot but what looked like some inside the sheathing on the starter end. I did peel back the black cover and yep there was more. It seems that the crip wasnt tight enough I am going to replace the cable today. Sorry no pictures as It was like 2300 when I was working on it. I have never seen corosion inside the sheathing but it is 29 years old. I hope thats all thats wrong. I got my new valeo starter back yesterday and I will be putting that on then trying to start it up again.

[Rob Valdez 79 R65]

I think you will notice a world of difference with a new cable.

I can't wait to find out if I am right!

[chewy4x4]

It lives!!!!!!! Rob you da man. And you da man Bob. And I can t forget my Tassie mate Bruce. I have a bike that now at least cranks. I now have to go back to by original task of changeing my starter. And I am wireing up a flasher system. Which will take me to my next thread.
Thanks yall!!

[Rob Valdez 79 R65]

I love it when I'm right!

[chewy4x4]

New starter in CHECK
New Battery cable Wired Up CHECK
Key in CHECK
Press Start .......CHECK
VROOOMMMMM............  [smiley=bmw_smiley.gif]
I love being back on the road even if it was only around the block at midnight. Thanks Again Yall

[Rob Valdez 79 R65]

So you must have a good parts source near by?  Or did you get the cable at a auto parts store?

[chewy4x4]

New Autozone near my house just checked all of the cables they had I threw out the box or I would post the part number.

[Rob Valdez 79 R65]

Did ja get the dielectric grease, like I told you?

[chewy4x4]

No.....Damn it now I have to go back and fix that little issue.

[montmil]

Did ja get the dielectric grease, like I told you?

Listen top your daddy, who loves you.

[Rob Valdez 79 R65]

On both ends of the main battery cables.  And every other electrical contact you can get your hands on.

The fuses on these are prone to corrosion and intermittent behavior, as well.

You have a '81, so your fuse box is under the right/rear of the gas tank.
Check them.  They are 8 amp fuses, and it is worthwhile to change the whole box for something using the spade-type automotive fuses.  But, near as I know, those only come in 5 or 10 amp, in that range.

[montmil]

...You have a '81, so your fuse box is under the right/rear of the gas tank.
Check them.  They are 8 amp fuses, and it is worthwhile to change the whole box for something using the spade-type automotive fuses.  But, near as I know, those only come in 5 or 10 amp, in that range.

I'm using the mini spade fuses in NAPA sourced enclosed fuse holders. Found some of the mini fuses in 7.5 amp so figure that's close enough.

Monte

[chewy4x4]

I'm using the mini spade fuses in NAPA sourced enclosed fuse holders. Found some of the mini fuses in 7.5 amp so figure that's close enough.

My thoughts exactly except I am going to try to fit the mini spades into the original box.