M900 Splitter cable - 1994

mks · 03-05-2020, 09:25 AM

Hi

Another question regarding bike starting.

I am in the process of cleaning electrical connections and have a question regarding the red splitter cable connecteded to the positve battery terminal.

The split side connections are numbered 1 and 2
One connection goes the starter relay the other to the wiring loom.

Question is, does it matter which order the cables are connected?

Mks

mickj · 03-05-2020, 09:54 AM

No, just make sure the cables and battery connector are clean before you bolt them down.

slob · 03-05-2020, 09:56 AM

which order? you mean which one you put on the positive terminal first?
As long as they’re both on there and firmly tightened down it’s all good, the order makes no difference, once connected they’re both at the 12V end of the system.

Always disconnect the negative (earth) terminal first when removing a battery, and connect the negative last when reinstalling the battery. This makes working on the positive terminal much safer.

03-05-2020, 09:25 AM	#1
mks Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Malmesbury Bike: M900 Posts: 82	M900 Splitter cable - 1994 Hi Another question regarding bike starting. I am in the process of cleaning electrical connections and have a question regarding the red splitter cable connecteded to the positve battery terminal. The split side connections are numbered 1 and 2 One connection goes the starter relay the other to the wiring loom. Question is, does it matter which order the cables are connected? Mks

03-05-2020, 09:54 AM	#2
mickj Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Clevedon Bike: M1200s Posts: 554	No, just make sure the cables and battery connector are clean before you bolt them down. __________________ Keep the rubber side down. Mick

03-05-2020, 09:56 AM	#3
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,710	which order? you mean which one you put on the positive terminal first? As long as they’re both on there and firmly tightened down it’s all good, the order makes no difference, once connected they’re both at the 12V end of the system. Always disconnect the negative (earth) terminal first when removing a battery, and connect the negative last when reinstalling the battery. This makes working on the positive terminal much safer.