This is the first time I have come across this 
so just curious 
Chris.
3rd connection on battery?
3rd connection on battery?
Does anyone know what the green wire/connection (the one I have circled, which appears to be going into one of the battery cells), is all about This is the first time I have come across this so just curious
Chris.
This is the first time I have come across this so just curious Chris.
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Furrybiker
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Re: 3rd connection on battery?
It is for the battery electrolyte level. I have the same on my 1985 GPz550.
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TheGingerBeardMan
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Re: 3rd connection on battery?
As furrybiker said - it's a wire that "tests" the electrolyte level in the battery. It should be connected up to your dash/LCD display, and will flash or blink to let you know the charge condition.
Most commonly seen on bikes from the 1980s.
Personally, these electrical battery electrolyte connectors were a bit of a gimmick and only served as a "guesstimate" regarding the charge condition. They only go into one cell, so can only determine the state of charge for that cell only - it can't show if number 1,2,3, 5 or 6 cell is ferked or dipping on charge. It only dips/tests into cell number 4.
Talking of battery "gimmicks", I've seen some older batteries that even had a clear plastic "hydrometer eye", built in with a floating ball inside. It rose or fell depending on the state of charge in the battery.
USEFUL NOTE:
If fitting a new battery, the dash light will constantly blink (if the new battery doesn't have the means of connecting the level clip). If that's the case, cut the green sensor connector wire (that's the wire that goes into the battery cell) and re-fit with a large hoop connector....then attach modified battery sensor wire to the POSITIVE side on the new battery.
This will make the battery check light on the dash go out as normal when ignition on.
Most commonly seen on bikes from the 1980s.
Personally, these electrical battery electrolyte connectors were a bit of a gimmick and only served as a "guesstimate" regarding the charge condition. They only go into one cell, so can only determine the state of charge for that cell only - it can't show if number 1,2,3, 5 or 6 cell is ferked or dipping on charge. It only dips/tests into cell number 4.
Talking of battery "gimmicks", I've seen some older batteries that even had a clear plastic "hydrometer eye", built in with a floating ball inside. It rose or fell depending on the state of charge in the battery.
USEFUL NOTE:
If fitting a new battery, the dash light will constantly blink (if the new battery doesn't have the means of connecting the level clip). If that's the case, cut the green sensor connector wire (that's the wire that goes into the battery cell) and re-fit with a large hoop connector....then attach modified battery sensor wire to the POSITIVE side on the new battery.
This will make the battery check light on the dash go out as normal when ignition on.
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Re: 3rd connection on battery?
That's a Suzuki GSX1100EF
Others have said what the wire does. on the EF dash it's a red light up the side of the clocks..
What GBM said in his last paragraph is correct if you want to disable it or if you put a gel battery in.
Others have said what the wire does. on the EF dash it's a red light up the side of the clocks..
What GBM said in his last paragraph is correct if you want to disable it or if you put a gel battery in.
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2014 CRMC Post classic Superbike champion.
2014 CRMC Post classic senior production champion. On a Suzuki Katana 1100
My bikes, Firestorm, Suzuki GSX-s1000 Katana, VFR800Fi. Projects, 1986 popup Katana, 3 XJ600’s
Re: 3rd connection on battery?
Many thanks Guys, that makes perfect sense, and yes you're right Malc, it is on a Suzuki GSX1100EF.
GBM, good tip there on a bypass if required
Chris.
GBM, good tip there on a bypass if required
Chris.
Re: 3rd connection on battery?
okay own up, who replaced the photo I posted with this one 
Chris.
Re: 3rd connection on battery?
still hiding behind your keyboard I see 
Chris.