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Old 01-07-2020, 08:28 PM
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Working on my bike today, I noticed a couple things. First, what is the wedge shaped gray/black plastic "box" behind the battery, on left side?

Second, on the top rear of said wedge shaped box, are two electrical plugs, what are those?
 
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Old 01-07-2020, 08:32 PM
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Working on my bike today, I noticed a couple things. First, what is the wedge shaped gray/black plastic "box" behind the battery, on left side?

Second, on the top rear of said wedge shaped box, are two electrical plugs, what are those?
A few pictures would be helpful. Owners manual should tell you what it is - read the manual.

Your attention is invited to page 101 of the attached file. Your welcome.
 
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Old 01-07-2020, 08:40 PM
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Lol I was just thinking, I bet I should have taken a picture.




Its a little grainy, but I am pointing to the plugs and they are sitting on the wedge box.
 
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The bike is the one in my signature.
 
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Old 01-07-2020, 11:36 PM
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Is that the left side of the oil tank?
 
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I think it is!! Waiting for someone to ping up that knows... I think I remember seeing that in my bike as well.... I will have to check it in the morning.
 
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The "thing" behind the battery is your oil tank.

The plug I believe is to do with the security system that may or may not be fitted. It is for the security antenna.

There is also the resistor assembly for the fuel sender.

If 3 way connector it is resistor assembly and if 2 wire it is the security antenna.
 

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Old 01-08-2020, 10:18 AM
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Ok thanks. Is the antenna kinda short n fat? If so thats what it is.
 
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Old 01-08-2020, 10:24 AM
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How many wires go to the plug. It might be the antenna is not there at all and so you have an empty 2 pin connector.
 
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Don't know but will look. I know the black plug on the left does come off. The bike does have an alarm too.
 


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