Electrical gremlins
Posted: 12 Jan 2026 10:19
Hi, having a problem with my 81 K model Sport.
Firstly, the bike would keep running after the ignition was switched off and had to be stopped on the kill switch.
Now, anything operated by the left hand switch gear, and the rear brake light switch, have all stopped working.
The starter, kill switch and front brake light are all fine.
The bike was with a dealer getting timing, cards and valve clearances as well as an MOT until recently. I didn't check if the electrics were as they should be, just road it a couple of metres down the road (may or may not be related)
Ive checked the fuse box under the side panel, three fuses, all fine. Ive split the switch gear, appears OK.
I really dont understand electrics, dangerous status with old Italian bike ownership, but suggestions please.
Are there any other online fuses (cant see any on the club wiring diagram) Could it be related to the ignition switch? Could it be a multi connector somewhere? (again, cant see one)
Firstly, the bike would keep running after the ignition was switched off and had to be stopped on the kill switch.
Now, anything operated by the left hand switch gear, and the rear brake light switch, have all stopped working.
The starter, kill switch and front brake light are all fine.
The bike was with a dealer getting timing, cards and valve clearances as well as an MOT until recently. I didn't check if the electrics were as they should be, just road it a couple of metres down the road (may or may not be related)
Ive checked the fuse box under the side panel, three fuses, all fine. Ive split the switch gear, appears OK.
I really dont understand electrics, dangerous status with old Italian bike ownership, but suggestions please.
Are there any other online fuses (cant see any on the club wiring diagram) Could it be related to the ignition switch? Could it be a multi connector somewhere? (again, cant see one)