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My 900SS caught fire on way home from work a few years back. The starter solenoid jumped its mounting and the terminal grounded on the cylinder causing the overheating wire to ignite. I only noticed because the motor cut out at around 40mph. Stupidly I only thought of saving the bike so hinged up the tank and patted out the fire with my gloves ... never considered the exploding tank scenario at the time!
Battery terminal was molten, got her home and fitted a new battery and lead and all been fine for the past 5 years-odd ... tough old girl.
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