Noob question: Where's the ground on the K75?

roach374 · 1 Noob question: Where's the ground on the K75? Wed Nov 25, 2020 1:51 am

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Looking at this wiring diagram , for post-1990 K75 bikes, but I can't see any connection to ground (other than the battery).

Is the brown wire connected to ground somewhere / somehow?

MartinW · 2 Re: Noob question: Where's the ground on the K75? Wed Nov 25, 2020 2:45 am

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The earth wires are brown there is a cluster next to the ignition switch connector in the top left hand corner of your diagram.. A coloured wiring diagram would make it easier. Just trace the brown wires.
Regards Martin.

daveyson · 3 Wiring Wed Nov 25, 2020 2:51 am

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If you mean on the bike, the battery earth lead usually goes to the gearbox, near the left foot peg.

Under the tank is a frame bolt that multiple earth wires connect to.

92KK 84WW Olaf · 4 Re: Noob question: Where's the ground on the K75? Wed Nov 25, 2020 6:33 am

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Some put the ground from the battery on to one of the starter mountings so check there.

There is also a bunch of grounds under the gas tank bolted to the frame tube.

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Suzi Q · 5 Re: Noob question: Where's the ground on the K75? Wed Nov 25, 2020 6:36 am

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Admirable restraint so far from the respectable individuals on this forum.

92KK 84WW Olaf · 6 Re: Noob question: Where's the ground on the K75? Wed Nov 25, 2020 7:21 am

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chris846 wrote:Admirable restraint so far from the respectable individuals on this forum.

Edited the tarter there.....

Its early in the day. Give us a chance.

I had been tempted to say 'the ground is under the tyres'.

Suzi Q · 7 Re: Noob question: Where's the ground on the K75? Wed Nov 25, 2020 10:56 am

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.and if it’s not, you’ve crashed.

Yep, we’ve dragged it down

roach374 · 8 Re: Noob question: Where's the ground on the K75? Wed Nov 25, 2020 2:31 pm

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@MartinW wrote:A coloured wiring diagram would make it easier. Just trace the brown wires.

Agreed! Any thoughts on where I could get one?

Thanks everyone! Looks like I got my answer. Seems weird they would include a specific symbol in the legend for "Frame Ground", then not use it anywhere in the wiring diagram.

MartinW · 9 Re: Noob question: Where's the ground on the K75? Wed Nov 25, 2020 3:24 pm

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You're in luck if you click on Forum and scroll down until you see Downloads/ Uploads and click on it. Scroll down until you see Uploads and click then click on Click here to access the tech page. If you click on I agree your whole world will open up, the diagram is in the electrical section.
Regards Martin.

roach374 · 10 Re: Noob question: Where's the ground on the K75? Wed Nov 25, 2020 11:56 pm

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@MartinW wrote:You're in luck if you click on Forum and scroll down until you see Downloads/ Uploads and click on it. Scroll down until you see Uploads and click then click on Click here to access the tech page. If you click on I agree your whole world will open up, the diagram is in the electrical section.
Regards Martin.

Amazing, exactly what I was looking for! Thanks!

1 Noob question: Where's the ground on the K75? Wed Nov 25, 2020 1:51 am

roach374

2 Re: Noob question: Where's the ground on the K75? Wed Nov 25, 2020 2:45 am

MartinW

3 Wiring Wed Nov 25, 2020 2:51 am

daveyson

4 Re: Noob question: Where's the ground on the K75? Wed Nov 25, 2020 6:33 am

92KK 84WW Olaf

5 Re: Noob question: Where's the ground on the K75? Wed Nov 25, 2020 6:36 am

Suzi Q

6 Re: Noob question: Where's the ground on the K75? Wed Nov 25, 2020 7:21 am

92KK 84WW Olaf

7 Re: Noob question: Where's the ground on the K75? Wed Nov 25, 2020 10:56 am

Suzi Q

8 Re: Noob question: Where's the ground on the K75? Wed Nov 25, 2020 2:31 pm

roach374

9 Re: Noob question: Where's the ground on the K75? Wed Nov 25, 2020 3:24 pm

MartinW

10 Re: Noob question: Where's the ground on the K75? Wed Nov 25, 2020 11:56 pm

roach374