Bike stopped running

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Bike stopped running

DonMan900
So..after the winter I cleaned up some of the wiring that was corroded because my fuses were blowing.
Bike started up but was idling rough.  
Eventually It stopped starting.  So I replaced the spark plugs.
She fired up no problem.  Took her for a rip and she was bogging a bit in first gear around 4.5k rpm.
As of now, she stopped starting. recharged the battery. Pulled the plugs and they are black.

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Would the fuel with the stabilizer from the winter be a issue with how it is running?
Are my carbs up for some servicing?
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It might be a, sounds like a bad ground. start at the battery negative clean post and wire end, replace after applying dialectic grease. then follow the wire down to where it connects to the frame do same clean and grease. look for additional ground wires (any electrical wire that is bolted or screwed to the frame or engine).

A bad ground can work okay when sitting still then you crank the throttle create some vibration and the ground is compromised.

Black plugs are not really a problem necessarily. Clean them use compressed air. What kind of plugs are they, regular stock replacements? Is your battery older than 3 years, then replace it, have you ever charged it with a battery charger above 2 amps (like a car charger)? if so you may have fried the battery.

Coil and points may be a problem as well.
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