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'76 175 GP - What Is The Wire Coming Out of Engine Case Next To Magneto Wire?

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by Binx, Sep 9, 2015.

  1. Binx Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Land Of 10,000 Lakes
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1976 175 GP
    Other Motorcycles:
    2003 BMW GS, 2004 Honda Ruckus
    Greetings - the subject heading pretty much says it all. Just took possession of a sorely neglected 1976 175 GP. Bike has been sitting, untouched, for 35 years.

    Trying to identify the purpose of a second wire coming out of the engine case next to the magneto wire. Can't find a reference to the second wire in the parts manual or the service manual.

    The wire in question is currently not connected to anything. Its just dangling in front of the engine case. Would like to know its purpose and whether it will affect my attempt to start the bike.

    Am hoping this esteemed group can help me out.

    First correct answer wins a .jpg of the mouse nest I found in the airbox. Binx
  2. Richard Colahan Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Upper Black Eddy PA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    71 250 Cross, 74 125WR, 75 250WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    Vintage British bikes, 1969 Penton
    Likely a wire coming from the lighting coil that was included in your Motoplat ignition. Will not impact engine starting or running.
    I'll assume the ignition coil wire is running up to your red Motoplat coil...hopefully with a kill button wire spliced into it.
  3. jimspac Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Connecticut
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    82 250WR, 82 430WR, 84 250WR, 85 400
    Other Motorcycles:
    86 400WR, 82 Montesa Cota 349
    Since the 175 was mostly used in enduros due to the lack of a 175 class otherwise, I would agree that it is the lead for the lights as long as the bike runs without it being connected to anything
  4. Alfie Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Pembrokeshire
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    76 360 WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    Honda XR600r
    Its power for the Fridge connection, do i win the prize ?