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riturbo
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HELP I did something really stupid

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So I was changing my batt and I hooked It up backwards. The post where backwards from my new one. I cant beleve I didnt check. I just got out of work and was in a hurry. I got plenty of time now.It was only for a second. It sparked once . Now with the bat hooked up right It does nothing. I turn it on and nothing no lights nothing. I checked the four fuses and they look good. Any ideas guys ? Is there another fuse somewhere or something. I dont have ther manual so I am lost. Hope you guys can point me in the right direction. Itys a 1990 fzr 400
1990 fzr 400
1985 gpz 750 turbo
1981 gpz 550
1983 gpz 550
1990 zx 7
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Re: HELP I did something really stupid

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Don't panic.... many others have done similar.
Manufacturers take it into account.

There is a 30 amp main fuse.
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Re: HELP I did something really stupid

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Thanks I found it . It was that fuse. All is well in fzr land. Started up and running fine. I was in a panic. Thanks again.
1990 fzr 400
1985 gpz 750 turbo
1981 gpz 550
1983 gpz 550
1990 zx 7
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Re: HELP I did something really stupid

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Reverse polarity can damage diodes E.T.C. thankfully your bike now runs, however I'd advise you to check your charging rate just to be on the safe side. All VRR's have diodes if they get damaged well.....

A safe charging rate is 13.6 - 14.4 volts DC @ 3K RPM.
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The Cali 600 boxes are particularly vulnerable to this; I've seen 2 TCIs now where multiple components and even board traces were utterly fried by the briefest of reverse connections.

Be careful out there ...
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Re: HELP I did something really stupid

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Thanks guys i"ll check it out . Seems ok so far but.....
1990 fzr 400
1985 gpz 750 turbo
1981 gpz 550
1983 gpz 550
1990 zx 7
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