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Replace it with a 30 amp blade type fuse holder from auto parts store. It will have a 30 amp blade type fuse under a rubber cap and wiring rated at more than 30 amps. For mounting solder the terminals on the fuse holder wires, not just crimp.

 

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Do you have it wired in across the screw terminals where the dog bone was?

Check this out and see if it helps. This article belongs to Tricky, another member here.

http://gl1200goldwings.com/techcenter/article1004.htm

 

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I am guessing that you have the fuse inline with the starter. The Starter circuit is not fused. When you start the bike is probably when you get the heat in the fuse holder.

Read Tricky's article above.

1. Power should go from battery positive post, large cable, to the solenoid and to oneside ofthe30 amp fuse. The other side of the 30 amp fuse is connected to the Red wire and Red with white tracer wirein the 4 pin connector on top of the solenoid.

2. The other large cable connects the solenoid to the Starter.

 

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I had read the other thread, Mike. I will inspect the one on my 1983 and see if it is burned, been hot, or corroded in the socket. Could be some 30 amp fuse holders are not made well, I guess. I did burn some wiring last fall in the fan circuits but did not affect the 30 amp fuse or fuse holder.
I would like to know exactly how ScottInNV has his connections made.

 

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Sorry Scott, for getting more detailed than you needed. A lot of members are not experienced with schematicsor electronics.
I am at a loss on your problem. Would like to know if the new one works out over time.
If you are making some trips you might want tocarry a spare made up just in case.
Sorry we couldn't come up with better information.:baffled: