Electrical Fire

[Snowcatt]

I have owned and worked on motorcycles all my life, and recently acquired a 1977 Goldwing (my first) that has the wiring harness melted down from about the coils area to the battery. I'm wondering if there is any common problem with Goldwings' that might cause this? Failed voltage regulator? Also, this bike lived in a dry climate and was stored inside. It turns over but hasn't run in many years; any special considerations aside from the usual (cam belts, carb rebuilds, wheel bearings, etc.)? Thanks all, I've enjoyed looking around at all the information available here. Nice web site.

[WingAdmin]

There's no common issue with Wings that would cause a melted wiring harness that I'm aware of.

[SnoBrdr]

I have owned and worked on motorcycles all my life, and recently acquired a 1977 Goldwing (my first) that has the wiring harness melted down from about the coils area to the battery. I'm wondering if there is any common problem with Goldwings' that might cause this? Failed voltage regulator? Also, this bike lived in a dry climate and was stored inside. It turns over but hasn't run in many years; any special considerations aside from the usual (cam belts, carb rebuilds, wheel bearings, etc.)? Thanks all, I've enjoyed looking around at all the information available here. Nice web site.

Read this: http://www.randakksblog.com/starting-a- ... ng-lay-up/

[Fred Camper]

The three yellow wires that connect the stator to the bike is the most common fire. Those connections need to be soldered and that poor connection removed.

[Snowcatt]

Thanks for your comments guys. Fred, the "hot" wiring appears to be about centered over the engine and extending back to the battery, and down to the foot brake light switch. I may find the culprit when I disassemble it, but at the moment it's hard to say where the problem lies. I plan to methodically photograph and disassemble it, checking stator, voltage regulator, etc; maybe I'll find a clue.

Does anyone have any good leads on where to buy a wiring loom? Thanks again,

[auctioneeral]

Fred I would try ebay here is a link to GL1000 wiring
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R4 ... =&_sacat=0