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    reversed polarity, now no dash lights

    Hey all,

    The weather was really unusually warm a few days ago and I decided to take a quick spin on my 2002 katana 600. Unfortunately, I was in such a rush that I hooked up the battery charger in reverse polarity, had it set to 50amps (because thats the only way I can get it to start after its been sitting). Unhooked the charger and now my lights will not even turn on, nothing will.

    I seriously messed something up, but what? Checked the fuses, none are blown.

    Off the top of my head, I am thinking it could be the voltage regulator, but not even sure where that is. I don't have a manual. I am handy with cars, done a few swaps, can do a clutch job etc, but new to bikes.

    Any help would be appreciated, thanks.
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    Electrical is not my Forte, but heres a link to a manual....

    98-02 Suzuki GSX750F Service Manual
    http://www.mediafire.com/view/420djaf1edd3mj5/98-02_Suzuki_GSX750F_Service_Manual.pdf
    MediaFire is a simple to use free service that lets you put all your photos, documents, music, and video in a single place so you can access them anywhere and share them everywhere.
    My build thread (Black Betty) '97 600 (Dearly Departed)
    http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=133286
    2007 GSXR 750

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    • #3
      The battery is now toast, your lucky it didn't blowup. Put the charger on it correctly @ 50amp and see if the lights come on. You may have burned up some wiring.
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      • #4
        You have...

        Main fuse box for minor fuses.

        Primary system fuses on the starter solenoid on the side of the bike.

        And a minor ground wire that could (probably not) be messed up.

        I'm gonna guess your not aware of the 1-2 main fuses on the starter solenoid under the left side panel.

        Krey
        93 750 Kat



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        • #5
          Oops, I had that in my post.. Edited it out for some reason.. Check those first.
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          • #6
            Originally posted by 92xjunker View Post
            The battery is now toast, your lucky it didn't blowup. Put the charger on it correctly @ 50amp and see if the lights come on. You may have burned up some wiring.
            after the incident, I did remove the battery and hook up the charger to terminals directly, still no go! The battery was on its way out anyhow, thats why I need to use the charger to start it even when daily driving.

            Originally posted by maniac1886 View Post
            Electrical is not my Forte, but heres a link to a manual....

            http://www.mediafire.com/view/420dja...ice_Manual.pdf
            thanks for linking me to the manual! Do we have a service manual provided by Suzuki?

            Originally posted by Kreylyn View Post
            You have...

            Main fuse box for minor fuses.

            Primary system fuses on the starter solenoid on the side of the bike.

            And a minor ground wire that could (probably not) be messed up.

            I'm gonna guess your not aware of the 1-2 main fuses on the starter solenoid under the left side panel.

            Krey
            did not know of the other fuses on the starter solenoid, thanks
            Last edited by 02kat6; 12-28-2014, 04:58 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

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            • #7
              Same manual.....
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