2003 FZS1000S Fazer. 33,000 miles. I’ve had it since April 2005 at 6000 miles.
I have an electrical problem. Just wondered if anyone else has experienced what I’m going through and can offer some advice.
I fitted a SW Motech rear rack and pannier side brackets. In the course of moving the rear indicators I decided to cut the earth connection inside the light fittings. Once re-soldered, I tried the indicators and it blew the fuse. After I fixed the problem I then replaced the fuse.
BUT then the ignition would not turn OFF. Neutral, oil light and clock all ON. With the switch off and the key out of the lock. Eventually I found that if I disconnected the 4 pin plug to the starter solenoid that turned everything off. I plugged a spare ignition / steering lock into both pin connectors, it was just the same. Removed the starter solenoid, gave it a few bangs on the side. (Although if that were stuck, it would cause the starter to operate constantly). Just the same. Removed pin plugs from just about everything I could. Just the same. Removed plug from relay behind left side cover, just the same. Next day the same thing, but after some more checking, it started operating correctly. I don’t know exactly what, if anything, that I did, or touched, that caused it to start working again. Then I tried resetting the time on the clock. When ignition is turned off it goes back to 01:00AM. So the clocks have now lost their permanent live supply. Clock is not a great problem, but it means trip odometers will reset every time.
Any thoughts and help will be much appreciated.