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Right side control switch question

Started by LMS, March 25, 2023, 06:11:02 PM

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LMS

Where would this black wire plug into? I would assume it plugs into ground but want to make sure as I can't find a black wire in the wiring diagram associated with this switch.
Thanks.
75 RD350 bought 12/22. First motorcycle I have ever owned.

1976RD400C

On the switch I have that black wire is attached to the housing of the switch and the wiring diagram doesn't show it connects to the wire harness on the bike. I don't think you need to connect it to ground because the engine stop and light switches on that right side switch assemble don't need any ground connection.
'76 RD400 green  '76 RD400 red   '84 RZ350

LMS

I just took apart the switch and yep, same thing, attached to the body of the switch. I marked every wire when I took them all off, guessing the tape fell off. There is an open 4-point connector within the rat's nest, two are for the blinkers, one for the headlight, one open slot. These connect to ground on the headlight, I think it was connected to that one open spot.
Thanks for clarifying.
75 RD350 bought 12/22. First motorcycle I have ever owned.

1976RD400C

After thinking a bit more, that may be to make sure the whole handlebar is grounded so the horn switch on the left side works because that needs a ground to work.
'76 RD400 green  '76 RD400 red   '84 RZ350