{"id":37765,"date":"2020-09-25T20:33:34","date_gmt":"2020-09-25T11:33:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=37765"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:45:21","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:45:21","slug":"200000-km-gsx1200s-inazuma-oil-cooled-katana-main-harness-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20200925\/everyday-events\/200000-km-gsx1200s-inazuma-oil-cooled-katana-main-harness-3","title":{"rendered":"200,000 km? Over GSX1200S Inazuma Oil-cooled Katana Main Harness Replacement Fuse Blowing Issue"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC_1668.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37742\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The autumn rain front is active~ <br><br>It&#8217;s suddenly gotten cold, isn&#8217;t it? It&#8217;s the perfect season for riding bikes. <br>Harness replacement really does take time~ I&#8217;m feeling it deeply&#8230; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC07084.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37743\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC07083.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37744\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I used to really hate reusable cable ties. <br>They&#8217;re thick and cumbersome~ that&#8217;s what I thought. But wait? They&#8217;re actually pretty nice~ <br><br>\u2022 Reusable = if you&#8217;re ever stuck somewhere, you can use them again? When you absolutely need to remove them without tools <br><br>\u2022 The thickness is kindness. Gentle on wire securing with lower contact pressure. <br><br>\u2022 Perfect for temporary fixing during wire layout. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/33T4j7i\">Reusable cable tie 100mm weather-resistant black 50 pieces RPT-100W50BK <\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/341qqbw\">Reusable cable tie 150 black 50 pieces <\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2FXZFNm\">Reusable cable tie 200 black 50 pieces <\/a><br><br>I&#8217;m using Ohm Electric ones. If you have 100\/150\/200 mm, I think you can cover most situations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC07085.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37745\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A subtly effective parts series. The meter gear. <br>Let&#8217;s replace it while we&#8217;re at it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"\u5b8c\u5168\u30fb\u6539\u5584\uff01SUZUKI GSX1100S \u30e1\u30fc\u30bf\u30fc\u91dd\u304c\u3076\u308c\u308b\u4f5c\u52d5\u3002GSX1100S SPEED METER\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kw--Gv-S178?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC07086.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37746\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC07087.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37747\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It looks like it&#8217;s subtly decreasing&#8230; the expected effectiveness might be high. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC07088.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37748\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC07102.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37749\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I put some sponge on it anyway. It does leave marks. This meter might be a slightly risky spot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC07089.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37750\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The grooves in the meter cover are really well thought out~ <br>They wouldn&#8217;t bother doing that nowadays&#8230; you can feel the manufacturing enthusiasm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC07091.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37751\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;re replacing the right switch for the first time in 200,000 km. <br>Hmm~ \u266a It fits right on, so I&#8217;m happy~ (Most aftermarket switches don&#8217;t fit right on&#8230;) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC07092.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37752\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From around the 1990s, some main keys have a resistor built in. <br><br>If you use an Inazuma 1200 harness with a GSX1100S Katana main switch, the engine won&#8217;t start without this resistor, so it&#8217;s an important thing to watch out for. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC07093.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37753\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I moved the main ground forward. It&#8217;s good to surface the area so the ground drops smoothly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC07094.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37754\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3jgcDEN\">Sumitomo heat shrink tubing. <\/a><br><br>It&#8217;s good to have various sizes on hand. <br><br>I don&#8217;t use insulated terminals (male), I handle it with this instead. <br><br>There&#8217;s no slipping with repeated connections, and the thick wall means no worries. <br>The solder won&#8217;t melt out, so it&#8217;s also effective for waterproofing. <br><br>I use this when stripping and branching wires too. <br><br>\u3010Mysterious Ailment Tall Tale\u3011<br>A vehicle came in for inspection that had a harness replacement done somewhere else. <br><br>On the morning of the inspection <br>When I backed the bike onto the truck, the engine went &#8220;tot-tot-tot-pssst?&#8221; <br><br>What?? The engine starts but it&#8217;s weak&#8230; no way~ what could it be??? <br><br><br>I&#8217;ll skip the long explanation, <br><br>but the cause was a single conductor sticking out from the insulation (Sumi tube FZ series) of a wire branched from ON 12V under the seat\u2014unbelievable. <br><br>Huh? But the bike was running normally even after the harness replacement&#8230; why did this happen at inspection time&#8230;? <br><br>Apparently it shorted when I started the engine and pressed my hand on the seat. <br>Modifying wiring = super risky. <br>The possibility of something going wrong increases \u21d2 we want to raise safety, that&#8217;s the idea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC07095.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37755\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC07096.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37756\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone&#8217;s troubled starter lead wire. <br><br>Most bike models are discontinued&#8230; In that case, the GSX-R1100 K-N series is pretty long and works great. 33810-41C00 <br><br>Keep the side with the clawed angle terminal and cut the other end to adjust the length. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC07097.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37757\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC07099.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37758\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you crimp and then solder, you&#8217;ll increase your peace of mind. <br><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3jgcDEN\">Similarly, if you shrink it with Sumitomo, it&#8217;ll look a bit more OEM. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3mNbsPj\">Quimat Soldering Iron Set Precision Digital Temperature Control (90-480\u00b0C 1\u00b0C increments) LED Display Switch 60W 100V Electronics DIY <\/a><br><br>I switched from a Hozan station type to this cheap one. <br>\u2022 Light! \u2022 Affordable! \u2022 Fast heat! \u2022 Temperature control! <br>If you&#8217;re like me, turning the power on and off frequently, using it many times, and wanting to use it on thick wires, I think you&#8217;ll find it very handy. <br>* So far, no problems at all. Since I&#8217;d be in trouble if it broke, I keep one new one in stock. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC07101.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37759\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC07100.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37760\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Well, we&#8217;re doing complicated things for the era. <br>There wasn&#8217;t a super convenient turn signal relay like nowadays&#8230; <br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/33ZFtmk\">Lately, it&#8217;s amazing that such a small relay can handle hazard functions too. <\/a><br>\u2191 Don&#8217;t accidentally buy one with hazard function~ <br><br>Total wattage is important. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC07105.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37761\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC07103.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37762\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC07104.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37763\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC07106.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37764\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Still temporarily fixed, but we&#8217;re at 95% complete. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u3010Progress\u3011<br>9\/19 <br>\u25cf Harness removal <br>\u25cf Rear turn signal outer covering repair <br>\u25cf Tail light outer covering repair <br>\u25cf Parts procurement <br>\u25cf Meter harness analysis <br>\u25cf Meter harness modification <br>9\/25 <br>\u25cf New harness layout <br>\u25cf Meter harness modification (continued) <br>\u25cf Meter wiring assembly and operation check <br>\u25cf Turn signal relay wiring modification <br>\u25cf ETC power acquisition <br>\u25cf Starter lead adaptation modification <br>\u25cf Main key harness modification <br>\u25cf Ground\/starter\/+lead installation <br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The autumn rain front is active~ It&#8217;s suddenly gotten cold, isn&#8217;t it? 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