I changed all 5 stock relays out with CM1-R-12 s this week. Used dielectric grease on edge of relay and plugged into seal base to relay connection. Put grease on underside of base and taped up to seal out moisture.
Test rode 60 miles.
Ran perfect.
2 relays are down by battery.
2 by belt storage.
1 in velcro pouch behind primary.
I also did EGR connection with grease and tape.
Also did battery terminals and connections.
Dash plug got greased.
Simple preventions. My cost was $20 for 5 relays.
I have over 600 miles on my 018 SBA.
Original plugs, Original belt.
The machine is AWESOME.
The CM1-R-12 relays work perfect.
There is only a few gripes about this sled.
Cold start issues. Will flood IF do not hold throttle on a little bit.....once it's been ran it starts perfect except the idle will sometimes be a touch low and you have to burp the throttle than it's good. So I may ask dealer to check fuel pump and TPS?
It's a little bit of a harsh ride sometimes....but liveable.
It uses a tonne of oil(runs between 36:1 and 41:1) ratio but oil is cheaper than engine damage and it doesn't foul plugs so all good.
It takes extremely long to warm to 100 deg. from cold. Like 15 minutes of idling!
Fuel economy is crap you drive it hard.....but what 800 will sip fuel?
Best I have gotten is 14.68 mpg when I babied it.