{"id":37830,"date":"2020-09-19T19:45:27","date_gmt":"2020-09-19T10:45:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=37830"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:45:21","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:45:21","slug":"200000-km-gsx1200s-inazuma-oil-cooled-katana-main-harness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20200919\/everyday-events\/200000-km-gsx1200s-inazuma-oil-cooled-katana-main-harness","title":{"rendered":"Over 200,000 km on the GSX1200S Inazuma Oil-cooled Katana: Main Harness Replacement and Blown Fuse Issues"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"decob-4173242733\" class=\"decob- decob-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/advertise\" aria-label=\"ad_sample_1456_180_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/ad_sample_1456_180_1.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/ad_sample_1456_180_1.png 1456w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/ad_sample_1456_180_1-300x37.png 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/ad_sample_1456_180_1-1024x127.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/ad_sample_1456_180_1-768x95.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1456px) 100vw, 1456px\" width=\"812\" height=\"100\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\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_1651.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37809\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Well, it&#8217;s true that this bike has over 200,000 km on the odometer. <br><br>The engine is on its third one, I think? And various other parts have been replaced too. <br><br>Since we&#8217;re replacing the harness this time, the original parts that remain are just these. <br>\u2022 Meter assembly <br>\u2022 Frame <br>That&#8217;s all that&#8217;s left. <br><br>We normally decline harness replacements. <br>But this time, since the owner has put 200,000 km on it and fuses keep blowing left and right, we took the job. Plus, they&#8217;ve been a regular customer. <br><br>* Honestly, our shop has been pretty overwhelmed lately. We&#8217;re basically turning away new customers. <br>We&#8217;ve had way too much work during this pandemic. <br><br>Please don&#8217;t refer friends or acquaintances either. <br><br>We&#8217;re operating with the stance that we&#8217;re happy to do inspections. <br>Really, you&#8217;d be better off finding a regular shop nearby. <br><br>We&#8217;re putting up a light barrier and getting started. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\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\/DSC07022.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37810\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I see. Yeah, it blows. <br><br>I shot video of it, so I&#8217;ll post that later. There were two causes. <br><br>\u2022 Main key 4-pin connector with intermittent disconnection <br>\u2022 Indicator lamp wiring rubbed and exposed <br><br>That&#8217;s what it was. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/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\/DSC07045.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37811\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Harness replacement doesn&#8217;t move forward unless I&#8217;m in the mood, so I just ripped it all out at once. <\/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\/DSC07023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37812\"\/><\/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\/DSC07025.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37813\"\/><\/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\/DSC07027.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37814\"\/><\/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\/DSC07029.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37815\"\/><\/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\/DSC07024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37816\"\/><\/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\/DSC07026.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37817\"\/><\/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\/DSC07028.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37818\"\/><\/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\/DSC07030.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37819\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I checked all the old and new parts. <br><br>By the way, the Inazuma 1200 harness is discontinued. If you want to adapt one, try the Inazuma 400 harness. <br><br>This owner already has one from before. Nice foresight! <br>If you plan to keep the bike long-term, get it before it&#8217;s gone. <br><br>OEM parts do get discontinued. There are backorders too. Base prices keep going up. <br>Buying when you can gives you peace of mind. <\/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\/DSC07031.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37820\"\/><\/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\/DSC07032.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37821\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I was struck by how much rubbing there was. It made me think about how different usage patterns require different considerations. <\/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\/DSC07033.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37822\"\/><\/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\/DSC07034.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37823\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I secured it with braided tubing and cable ties. Looks good too. <\/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\/DSC07036.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37824\"\/><\/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\/DSC07037.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37825\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let&#8217;s clean up the reused parts too. <\/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\/DSC07038.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37826\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2ZR7dZ2\">I wrapped it with acetate tape. <\/a><br>Honestly, most harness tape out there peels off easily and the adhesive gets all sticky, so&#8230; yeah, that&#8217;s how it is. <\/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\/DSC07039.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37827\"\/><\/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\/DSC07040.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37828\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was worn down like this. <br><br>When the meter gets slightly dim, it&#8217;s from this rubbing short. Since the meter is floating, it probably causes a gradual short. <br><br>The backlight almost going out is probably from the main key intermittent disconnection. <\/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=\"SUZUKI GSX1200S \u6cb9\u51b7\u30ab\u30bf\u30ca\u3000\u30d2\u30e5\u30fc\u30ba\u304c\u98db\u3076\u539f\u56e0\u78ba\u8a8d\u3002\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/w1czxSg9d44?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<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/DSC07043.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37829\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I did some subtle work. <br><br>This Katana&#8217;s weird connector is kind of its identity, isn&#8217;t it? <br>I happened to have leftover parts from a harness replacement the other day, so I grabbed them. <br><br>This way, if the meter harness ever needs replacing, it&#8217;ll be easier. <br>Though I don&#8217;t think we&#8217;ll ever replace it again&#8230; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><br>Well, since we found the definitive cause of the short, this one&#8217;s straightforward. More to come. <br><br>\u3010Progress\u3011<br>9\/19<br>\u25cf Harness removal <br>\u25cf Rear turn signal outer sheath repair <br>\u25cf Tail light outer sheath repair <br>\u25cf Parts ordering <br>\u25cf Meter harness analysis <br>\u25cf Meter harness modification <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Well, it&#8217;s true that this bike has over 200,000 km on the odometer. The engine is on its third one, I think? And various other parts have been replaced too. Since we&#8217;re replacing the harness this time, the original parts that remain are just these. \u2022 Meter assembly \u2022 Frame That&#8217;s all that&#8217;s left. We normally decline harness replacements. But this time, since the owner has put 200,000 km on it and fuses keep blowing left and right, we took the job. Plus, they&#8217;ve been a regular customer. * Honestly, our shop has been pretty overwhelmed lately. We&#8217;re basically turning away new customers. 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