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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: Xelvic on March 13, 2013, 05:53:17 PM

Title: PCV Question.. AND YES I SEARCHED!! :)
Post by: Xelvic on March 13, 2013, 05:53:17 PM

So I can't really find a solid answer on where to ground the PCV at. I've read that the bolt for the reservoir was not good. Can I just ground it to the battery? It should be here on Friday and want to install it. My bike is a 2012 C14 that is stock except I pulled the flies. I can't wait to feel the results.

Title: Re: PCV Question.. AND YES I SEARCHED!! :)
Post by: jamiemac on March 13, 2013, 06:41:46 PM

I ground mine in 2 places. One bolt to the frame, and ran another wire from there to the battery. Been 3 years without a hiccup, or corrosion forming at the connections.

Title: Re: PCV Question.. AND YES I SEARCHED!! :)
Post by: Son of Pappy on March 13, 2013, 07:08:48 PM

I am one of the lucky few I reckon that has had no issues using the reservoir bolt since 2008.  Some 52,000 miles, so it must not be that bad ;)

Title: Re: PCV Question.. AND YES I SEARCHED!! :)
Post by: jwolffie on March 13, 2013, 10:35:45 PM

The current will follow the shortest path back to the battery anyway, so yes you can ground to the battery.

Title: Re: PCV Question.. AND YES I SEARCHED!! :)
Post by: robbie on March 20, 2013, 05:54:48 AM

Quote from: Son of Pappy on March 13, 2013, 07:08:48 PM

I am one of the lucky few I reckon that has had no issues using the reservoir bolt since 2008.  Some 52,000 miles, so it must not be that bad ;)

+1... no problems been on since '08.

Title: Re: PCV Question.. AND YES I SEARCHED!! :)
Post by: gPink on March 20, 2013, 06:20:08 AM

I used the accessory leads in the boot on the left side of the dash.