What’s this for

[Kapiti kiwi]

Hi there I realise this probably sounds stupid but does anyone know what these are for bike has been apart for some time I brought it as a basket case can’t figure out what it’s for with it’s special end everything appears to being working 

[audiomick]

Just for fun, once again with punctuation and a couple of capital letters. 

25 minutes ago, Kapiti kiwi said:

Hi there. I realise this probably sounds stupid, but does anyone know what these are for? The bike has been apart for some time. I bought it as a basket case. I can’t figure out what it’s for with it’s special end. Everything appears to be working.

 

Edited June 25 by audiomick

[docc]

This appears to be the charging reference connector for the regulator:

edit/ June 25, 2025: See post below.  This is not the two wire (black + white) charging reference on the left side of the frame:

While these two "bullet connectors" look to be the yellow wires that should connect to the stator to the regulator (without them connected, there will be no charging unless someone has connected the stator/alternator another way):

Has the regulator been replaced/ modified?

What is the battery voltage, key off, then the voltage at idle and at "some" rpm?

[docc]

@Kapiti kiwi,

 I keep looking at this image and really can't make it out. Can you take a sharper image, further out and tell us where any of those wires go ?

I suspect some "custom wiring" and possibly a replacement regulator (with the original left in place, but disconnected) . . .

[Lucky Phil]

These images remind me of what I used to get emailed to me as an aircraft troubleshooting engineer. We've got this damage/crack/corrosion/defect and I'm sending images for you to look at. Ok. Often blurry but also often crystal clear but without context. I'd call back and ask them to send images with regards to the contextual location on the wing/fuse/engine wherever. Where something is located EXACTLY with regards to the machine is often half the clue to what it is or what it means.

Phil  

Edited June 25 by Lucky Phil

[audiomick]

1 hour ago, Lucky Phil said:

... Where something is located EXACTLY with regards to the machine is often half the clue to what it is or what it means.

Exactly. I have that issue at work; nothing at all to do with this topic, but still the same. We have to do things like install cue lights in the set for a production, set up mobile video monitors with the conductor visible on them, maybe an audio monitor. 

It's all well and good when you have just been through the final phase of the rehearsal process. You've been there as it developes, and know where and why it all has to be.

The thing is, a production in an Opera house like the one I work in can go into storage for a couple of years, and then be brought back into the repertoire again. And then you look at the documentation, lists, photos and so on, and ask yourself "Häää?". Where exactly is that, and what exactly is its purpose?

Good photos and precise documentation are the Alpha and Omega, and everything in between, and a bit more on top. 

Edited June 26 by audiomick

[gstallons]

He's only posted 9 times on here so I will cut him some slack.  

I have to take pics all the time . I want to be sure if/when I send them I want to be sure the recipient knows what they are looking at and where it is located on the machine. Up to 3 pics are good to me. I do this a lot if it is disassembly / reassembly on something. maybe we will get better pics and help this guy out.  On the one pic , it won't hurt to follow the wiring back to see where it originates will help figuring it out. It really looks "add-on" .

[Scud]

That first image looks a bit like a battery tender connector, which is a common add-on. But as others have noted, clarity, context, and connection locations would be useful.

[mikev]

yeah, my first impression of the first blurry image was a battery tender connector.  which should trace easy back to battery - even if battery is not present.

[Kapiti kiwi]

Thanks it’s up front under tank I thought it may have been important but battery tender makes sense I’ll pull tank off and check.

everything appears to work now job today was front brake micro switch again you guys helped with a thread it appears Brembo has gone to a little plastic bar that fits it there instead of steel ball.

Repaint timing cover touch up engine black crinkle coated and fix or change exhaust cans and and recover seat we are done for now 

 

Thanks guys been a big job bits missing etc still chasing a grey rev counter but I don’t think that’ll happen, leaning to speed Hutt custom if I can’t find one 

 

Regards Kapiti Kiwi

[gstallons]

This forum has good knowledge and helpful members. The only problem : no psychics . 

[Scud]

11 hours ago, Kapiti kiwi said:

Thanks it’s up front under tank I thought it may have been important but battery tender makes sense I’ll pull tank off and check.

I ran my battery tender cable under the tank to terminate near the steering head. That way, it's easier access for charging and can be used with a USB adapter to charge something in a tank bag as needed.

[gstallons]

That is extremely slick !