Cooked starter wire?

I tried starting my 6g after about a week of not riding her (cheating on her with cbr1k) & she wouldn't fire, ...

no fuel pump sound.

I checked the A Main fuse first (A&B fuse ok) which seemed a bit tuff to extract. Once out it was obvious why, the connecting wires in particular the red wire had burnt a hole thru the plastic. (Picture below )

So my question is what is the cause of this? Other problems? 

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When connectors get a little corrosion in them, the resistance jumps. More resistance for a given current produces more heat, leading to a melted connector body. So your root cause is most likely corrosion. A good clean and addition of dielectric grease for prevention would be in order.

Thanks Terry,

Would this stop the fuel pump from priming? 

Cheers 

Cooked wire was not the cause of the fuel pump not priming, a wire connection was backing out/separating from the fuel pump.

This is what happens when you play with fire (CBR1K)--you get burned! Stick with your steady GF--she may not be quite as fast, but she knows how to treat you right... ;)


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You can get a replacement connector from eBay but the wires are too small so you will want bigger wires on the red wires.

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4 hours ago, Tightwad

You can get a replacement connector from eBay but the wires are too small so you will want bigger wires on the red wires.

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Yep got a replacement connector. 

Was able to cut down original wires, if it happens again I'll have to replace them.

I'll check when home tonight, those red wires in the background look like a bigger gage....

Yep B main fuse wire is of a bigger gage...as I shake a fist at HONDA