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[potboiler]

Papasmurf, there is a brass washer type connector on each end. One with a 6mm washer and the other with a 8mm washer.

[papasmurf]

That probable means it connects to the negative terminal of the battery, (assuming it is a negative earth system.)

[Beezabryan]

So that means you have a loose wire. Does it actually belong with your bike or is it something that strayed?
What makes you think that it is an earth/ground wire?
At 300mm or in English money 12 inches it is too long to be a battery to earth/ground wire.

[Mr Grumpy]

According to the wiring diagram there is a 2nd black wire going to battery negative on Export electric start models as well as a thick one from the battery to earth and seems to feed the rear and front trafficators.To dark at the moment let me know if you cant sort it and I will have a look on my 65 to see if I can see where it goes!

[potboiler]

Thankyou Mr Grumpy! For the time being I've bolted it to the rectifier and the earthing point on the back of the battery carrier. The wire is actually a double wire that also runs into the wiring harness - so it possibly carries earth to something up at the front end (ammeter or ignition swith perhaps).

[Mr Grumpy]

Hi PotboilerI will e mail you the wiring diagram if you send your e mail address?

[Mr Grumpy]

Careful what you say Tim I got taken to task when I tongue in cheek said the wiring was there to protect that 20 amp fuse!!

[potboiler]

Thank you Mr Grumpy, that's very kind. My address is [email protected]

regards, Fred.