R1100 Wiring burnout - helppppp!

[brucewayne]

Well,

I think I've found the source of a few elec probs I've been experiencing lately incl. RID not working, unreliable battery and main beam weak.

Inside one of the grey rubber "tell tale" bulb holders for main beam (on the dash panel) the electrodes had been touching, causing a short and burnt/melted wires.

The melted wiring seems to be confined to the 2 inches nearest to the bulb and not down the rest of the front loom. Until that is, it gets to the connector (under tank)...

just after the connector the following on brown/white main beam wire also got melted, but again only the first couple of inches. Following it down the loom it doesn't appear to have melted anywhere else, for a good visible 8-9 inches.
Thought I cannot tell without stripping out the loom completely.
Really don't want to replace the whole loom for obvious reasons.

The fusebox and wiring underneath seems to be completely clear of any damage too.

QUESTION - Is it common for short circuits like this to just cause damage in just part of the wiring? leaving a repairable section? or does it always cock the whole loom?

As you can tell I'm very keen to not have the whole loom out and replace.

Thanks all

 

[D6]

replace the burned parts and try it,i think you found the fault in the light wire?

 

[MikeP]

My mates 1100 had a similar problem. First thoughts were localised repair but further inspection revealed more melted wires under the main section insulation.

It was actually easier to replace it with a second-hand loom from Motobins. Only took a few hours from start to finish.

 

[(RIP) Kaister]

have the wires overheated because you have a higher wattage bulb in the h'light ?

 

[brucewayne]

have the wires overheated because you have a higher wattage bulb in the h'light ?

Not sure what wattage the bulb is? Will have to check.
Have just bought this incase I need it!

 

[Vern]

The donkey had a serious meltdown on Monday,and it's a lot worse than that.I've put an advert up for a new loom wanted,but I'll have to see what comes up.I think that repairing it will lead to more problems in the future.

What year and model is your 1100?

Give me a bell tomorrow,and we can compare burnt wires 01829 771040

 

[Steptoe]

I've put an advert up for a new loom wanted,but I'll have to see what comes up.

I've replied - I've got one.

You can have it for 17 and a half cable ties.

 

[Vern]

Well,new second hand loom fitted,and will the feckin thing start,will it bollox.

So collective peeps,what say you......................

Turns over and sparks and spits a bit of fuel about,but no go