Hi.
I have a C15 on which i installed a 6V electrical ingnition kit last year. A few months back my back brake switch had broken. It looked like it had melted and taking off the seat i could see all the electrical wires had melted together. I spliced new wires and put a universal brake light switch on and that worked ok for a bit until i was at a junction and could smell smoke and noticed the switch was burning!!!
I replaced the switch and went for a ride. I got back home and got off the bike. I nipped in for a few seconds but was startled to see smoke coming from under the seat. I ran out and could see the wires RED HOT so wrapped a towel round them!!
Do i need a new rectifier? Is the rectifier at fault?? Is this a result of the electronic ignition?? Not being electronically minded i have no idea on what would cause such a power surge to burn/melt the wire coating and tape??
