99 Super X #1145 Being Semi-restored

[AZSUPERX]

I'm not sure if it has the aftermarket tube or not. I guess once I get it running I will watch my oil pressure guage to see if it fluctuates. I certainly don't want to drop my bike I worked on my bike for a little while today and sanded the front fender down and repianted it. Tomorrow I will install it!

[AZSUPERX]

I mounted the front fender yesterday and started going through the wiring and puting thebattery box and circuit mounts back on. Looks like the tilt switch is still there and still hooked up. The starter soleniod looks to be an aftermarket one. There are two wires that come off of it and plug into a brown two prong plug with two wires. Not sure what this is or what is supoosed to be there. I have a few parts on order like the right side control switches, throttle cables, battery and a new belt. I'm just trying to do what I can. Even with a full set of parts and service manuals with all the wiring schematics it is kind of confusing. I've been a mechanic for 20 years but this is different than anything I have ever worked on! It's getting more parts on it and looking better though!

[AZSUPERX]

Also if I do need to bypass the tilt switch to test it which of the three wires do I jump?

[wytfut]

Been a while since I was at that point. And was thinking a owner could just run a jumper across...     according to the schematic it would be the Orange to Red/Gray... as shown on here...

http://www.excelsiorhenderson.com/pages/tech/pdf/EH_Super_X_Wiring_Schematic_X.pdf

[AZSUPERX]

Been a while since I was at that point. And was thinking a owner could just run a jumper across...     according to the schematic it would be the Orange to Red/Gray... as shown on here...

http://www.excelsiorhenderson.com/pages/tech/pdf/EH_Super_X_Wiring_Schematic_X.pdf

Thanks Thats the wires I figured needed to be jumped across but wasn't sure. I will give it a try because I have no power at the injection fuse or ignition fuse.

[AZSUPERX]

Ok I got some more new parts! I installed the handle bar control switch and now when I tun on the ignition switch it pops the ignition fuse almost instantly.   I also found out the turn signal control is bad cause it pops the light fuse and the control stinks.   I did get a new battery, new throttle cables and a new drive belt. I guess I need to start looking at the wiring schematic and see where I need to start testing wires, unless someone has an idea where I should start.

[wytfut]

I'm thinking before something gets cruel and unusual punishment.... and that the bike was basically a basket.....
go thru all the wiring very closely.
A while back I came across a "ghost" electrical problem that blew the fuse to the relays when starting.... at whim
That ghost turned out to be a "pinhole" (at best) sized tear in the wiring by the ECU. Took a lil bit of looking, but was found.
As the manufacturer of the wiring harness really kept things short in length on the wires.... it will probably be well worth that close look....

[AZSUPERX]

After talking to the previous owners relative thats why he tore it apart was to find this issue. He was riding and blew the belt off and it got caught up in the rear fender....by the computer and tilt switch that is damaged so I'm going to start looking there first!

[wytfut]

awesome.... pretty good start there!

[Jumper]

Man... I'd do a complete wire harness inspection. Pay close attention to anywhere the wires are tight. Along the back bone towards the ECU is a favorite place to rub. Make sure you have good grounds too! There is a reason your blowing fuses and making sure all is good is a smart move. Handle bar controls are cheap on E-Bay or on www.ehparts.net.
Jumper

[AZSUPERX]

Man... I'd do a complete wire harness inspection. Pay close attention to anywhere the wires are tight. Along the back bone towards the ECU is a favorite place to rub. Make sure you have good grounds too! There is a reason your blowing fuses and making sure all is good is a smart move. Handle bar controls are cheap on E-Bay or on www.ehparts.net.
Jumper

Yeah I plan on doing a full inspection of the entire harness front to back and top to bottom!

[wytfut]

good idea.....

[AZSUPERX]

I had the day off work today so I jumped into the bike and had her running in about two hours! I found the wiring harness was stretched at a goofy angle at the computer and the tilt switch was bad. I temporaroly bypasses the tilt switch and have put about 25 miles on it today. What an amazing riding bike! I am going to order new tires tomorrow so I can get to riding without worries of the dry rotted tires. I also need to change the oil what do you guys run, brand and type?

[wytfut]

oh us X folks get crazy when it comes to oil..... have had huge discussions in the past...

the top 2 probably most common amongst us is Amsoil 20/50 Vtwin oil, or Mobil 1 20/50 Vtwin oil.

There are a few out there also adding an additive to the oil, now the sulphur count is down.... I'll let Mike Degrood speak about that...   

Currently I just use Amsoil, but have ran quite a bit of the mobil 1.... its what ever is cheapest or easiest to get at the moment...

[mharrold]

I've been running the Lucas full synthetic lately. No problems so far other than finding 4 quarts in the same location.
Strange thing is we have Lucas Oil Stadium and Lucas Oil Raceway within 10 miles of my house. Maybe that's where they keep all the stock.