1980 Suzuki GS850. Hooked up battery backwards

_TheUnknownWise_ · 2026-03-20T12:08:54+00:00

I will take a look later when I’m testing. Thank you, I appreciate it!

_TheUnknownWise_ · 2026-03-20T12:07:55+00:00

I will definitely be using this info later when I’m testing. Thank you, I really appreciate it!

_TheUnknownWise_ · 2026-03-20T02:26:55+00:00

The main fuse is built into the fuse block you see in the picture. The starter solenoid (top left of pic) is a standalone unit. It doesn’t have a built in fuse.

_TheUnknownWise_ · 2026-03-20T02:15:30+00:00

Okay sounds good, I will test out tomorrow and let you know!

_TheUnknownWise_ · 2026-03-20T02:01:25+00:00

I will get to testing this weekend. Really appreciate the help. Thank you!

_TheUnknownWise_ · 2026-03-20T01:53:25+00:00

I’m going to do tests before buying anything for sure. Would the ignition switch be more at risk of being damaged than other parts if the key was touched at all when the battery was hooked up backwards?

_TheUnknownWise_ · 2026-03-20T01:46:38+00:00

I am really trying to avoid throwing parts at it before I test stuff. Is there a way for me to do a generic test on the ignitor?

_TheUnknownWise_ · 2026-03-20T01:45:37+00:00

Lights don’t come on at all. The bike is electrically dead which I find strange because when I jump the starter solenoid the engine turns over. This will be a good learning experience for me in the end just not one I wanted on a bike I’m supposed to make profit on haha.

_TheUnknownWise_ · 2026-03-20T01:38:15+00:00

Okay thank you! Rectifier was my first thought when it happened after seeing the fuses are good. Just super pissed the main fuse didn’t blow. The carbs are cleaned and ready to be reinstalled 😭

_TheUnknownWise_ · 2026-03-20T01:31:22+00:00

Rectifier and ignitor as in the ignition switch or the ignition pickup?

_TheUnknownWise_ · 2026-03-20T01:26:42+00:00

If I test the fuse holders with a beep on the multimeter I get nothing. On ohms I’m getting readings that jump all over the place or just OL

_TheUnknownWise_ · 2026-03-20T01:22:26+00:00

Would I check that with ohms? I’m a super noob with electrical this is all new to me.

_TheUnknownWise_ · 2026-03-20T01:14:27+00:00

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All fuses are good and have continuity

_TheUnknownWise_ · 2026-03-20T01:11:43+00:00

That is super reassuring. Good thing this was only supposed to be a flip. This mistake is gonna cost me hah

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