Quick question on wiring

[arnoldt]

Hi all. I've been loosely using the popular 1981 simplified wiring from here.

diagramhttp://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=61&highlight=wiring+diagrams

My question is should the black wires coming out of the reg/rec/alt and the module be live when I turn my key on? I had the key on and when grounding the wires out they were arching to the frame. Just trying to find out if thats right or not. Thanks in advance.

 

[member3480]

Those are ground wires and may spark when you touch them to frame because you are now making a ground and complete the circuit . Just don't do that too much you will burn up the electronics

 

[arnoldt]

Ok that's what I figured just completing the circuit. I know I need to ground the motor better also. But thank you. They read 12v when tested though. That's what threw me off.