Topic: Where does this green wire go? What function?

[mikeb4]

Hey guys, my newest CR750 project is coming along really nicely.  However I have a question, I cannot figure out what this green wire with a female spade terminal goes to?  I can't see it on the shop manual or parts diagrams and cannot find an unoccupied spade.  It's a 1978 750K model and the wire is right at the rear of the electrical box ... any ideas??   

[OldSchool_IsCool]

spare ground for a 3-prong winker.

[mikeb4]

spare ground for a 3-prong winker.

Ok cool ... I'm good then because I am using LED signals so I already installed a two wire electronic flasher to control the rate.  I will just zip that up and out of the way - Thanks!  that was quick!

[Toxic]

Ok I'll ask... got any more pics
Or a build thread that I missed?

Nice looking project

[BobbyR]

That is the infamous green wire that has been discussed for years. It had no purpose when they built the bike. People have used it for various things. Freaked me out when I first found it

[mikeb4]

I do feel better now ..... I thought I was losing it since it did not seem to go anywhere and I forgot about seeing it during teardown 

I have a couple pics ..... should look closer to reality with the race pipes installed this weekend ... I may have the tank, seat and fender back from paint as well which will make a huge difference .... stay tuned!  thanks ...

[mcuozzo]

Not to hijack your thread but...what paint did you use on your engine cases\covers.  It looks great, as does the rest of your bike.

Thanks!

[mikeb4]

Thanks, it's the VH1 SP127 universal aluminum I think most folks are using .... it's a nice satin finish out of a rattle can and provides good durability and can be touched up.  I also used it on the forks to cover up the spots in the finish.

Not to hijack your thread but...what paint did you use on your engine cases\covers.  It looks great, as does the rest of your bike.

Thanks!