Condensor

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Ethjon
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Condensor

Post by Ethjon »

Hi

I have just purchased a new condenser which has 2 wires the old one only had 1, where does the other wire go ?

New to old bikes so apologies for sounding dim !
Mick D
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Re: Condensor

Post by Mick D »

Hi

The 'extra' wire goes to ground.

Regards Mick
Ethjon
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Re: Condensor

Post by Ethjon »

Thanks for helping me out

Regards
Dean
Steve S
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Re: Condensor

Post by Steve S »

Yes I bought one from the spares scheme with two wires so I just snipped off the earth one as it is not needed as the bracket earths it in any case. It transformed my poor running immediately on my Model 8. Steve S.
Ethjon
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Re: Condensor

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Steve S wrote:Yes I bought one from the spares scheme with two wires so I just snipped off the earth one as it is not needed as the bracket earths it in any case. It transformed my poor running immediately on my Model 8. Steve S.


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Ethjon
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Re: Condensor

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Thanks Steve, that's what I did and it ran a treat. Dean


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