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Old Apr 4, 2021 | 02:22 PM
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Hey all, I changed handle bars yesterday to 12" KST Mayhem Baggers. It is a time consuming job but I did it....for a single start anyway.
I put the bike back together with the exception of the outer fairing and I snugged the switch housings loose enough where I could still turn them for final adjustment. I started the bike, checked all the lights, switches, radio and gauges and all was perfect.
I put on the outer faring, adjusted the levers and switch housings and tightened them down. Rolled the bike out of the garage, it won't start. Radio powers up but mute is on and I can't turn it off. All gauges and dash lights do not power up, hand controls do not work, fuel pump does cycle when key is turned on. I have checked the fuse box and saw no issues, can not find any wiring issues, didn't remove bars again cuz all worked fine on first start. Thoughts? Is there a fuse somewhere I'm not aware of? Help!!
The bike is a 2014 Street Glide Special.
 
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Same thing happened to me.when I tighten the switch housing I pinched the wires on the left side and cut right through them.I still had the front
fairing off. I unplugged one side at a time and turned on that’s how I found out I pinched the wires. Was 28 bucks for the switch pak wire adapter from Harley. Now all is good
 
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Same thing happened to me.when I tighten the switch housing I pinched the wires on the left side and cut right through them.I still had the front
fairing off. I unplugged one side at a time and turned on that’s how I found out I pinched the wires. Was 28 bucks for the switch pak wire adapter from Harley. Now all is good
It's back to work today so not sure if I'll be able to double ck those wires for a few days but I'll have a look and let you know, thanks!
 
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