Negative or positive ground?
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greg.geonetta
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Negative or positive ground?
Planning on building a new wiring harness for my bike('51 SQ4) and was wondering if there is anything to consider when changing over to a negative ground system.
1972 Norton Commando, 1951 Ariel SQ4, 1959 Triumph desert sled, 1973 Moto Guzzi Police, '68 BSA A65, '65 BSA 500 twin, '65 Triumph Bonneville, '78 BMW R100/7
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simon.holyfield
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Re: Negative or positive ground?
Nothing in it, if you are keeping it stock - mine is negative earth.
Things to watch when upgrading are that modern electronic components are polarity sensitive, so you will need to be aware when you choose LED lamps, voltage regulators or electronic ignition.
Going negative earth gives you a little more flexibility in this choice.
Things to watch when upgrading are that modern electronic components are polarity sensitive, so you will need to be aware when you choose LED lamps, voltage regulators or electronic ignition.
Going negative earth gives you a little more flexibility in this choice.
cheers
Simes
'51 Square Four,
'58 Huntmaster,
'42 W/NG,
'30 Model A
https://ariel-square-four.blogspot.com
Simes
'51 Square Four,
'58 Huntmaster,
'42 W/NG,
'30 Model A
https://ariel-square-four.blogspot.com
Re: Negative or positive ground?
I like negative earth as I'm increasingly confused these days and it's compatible with modern vehicles.......
Ian
1952 Norton ES2
1982 Moto Guzzi V50
1952 Norton ES2
1982 Moto Guzzi V50
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