I've recently become the owner of a 1995 Yamaha Wave Raider. I pulled it out of the garage and charged the battery for a few hours using a 6 amp charge. I also didn't disconnect the battery from the wave runner.
The next day in trying to start the waverunner I smelled smoke and after looking around noticed that the protective coating around the starter wire was melting a number of places. Even though it was smoking, the starter was still turning over.
I realize I should have pulled the battery out to charge it. Did I overcharge the battery? If so, what can I do to fix it?
And for the melted coating - is it OK to wrap electrical tape around the melted areas or should the entire wire be replaced?
Thanks - I'm a rookie.
The next day in trying to start the waverunner I smelled smoke and after looking around noticed that the protective coating around the starter wire was melting a number of places. Even though it was smoking, the starter was still turning over.
I realize I should have pulled the battery out to charge it. Did I overcharge the battery? If so, what can I do to fix it?
And for the melted coating - is it OK to wrap electrical tape around the melted areas or should the entire wire be replaced?
Thanks - I'm a rookie.