2018+ Softail Models Breakout

Help!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 4, 2024 | 01:16 PM
  #1  
Pointyhairboss's Avatar
Pointyhairboss
Thread Starter
|
6th Gear
Joined: Jul 2024
Posts: 13
Likes: 3
From: Basingstoke, Hampshire
Angry Help!

Hi folks, I think I might have probably done something stupid.
i have just fitted some Oberon adjustable levers and now it won’t start.
The headlight comes on when the main switch is on and the
fuel pump works but there are no lights on the dash and no
starter motor.
Is it possible that a wiring problem on the handlebar switches could
cause this? I can’t see anything else out of place.

Thanks in advance.

2021 Sport Glide
 
Reply
Old Sep 4, 2024 | 01:24 PM
  #2  
Powermankw's Avatar
Powermankw
Road Master
Veteran: Navy
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
Joined: Mar 2024
Posts: 1,132
Likes: 481
From: Colorado
Default

Neutral safety switch. Are you starting in neutral? I got used to not because you don't have to... But then it went out and it was a minor panic when I thought I was stranded...
 
Reply
Old Sep 4, 2024 | 02:04 PM
  #3  
MrLongbeard's Avatar
MrLongbeard
Tourer
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 302
Likes: 289
From: Worcestershire UK
Default

What he said, knock it out of gear and it'll fire right up
 
Reply
Old Sep 4, 2024 | 10:58 PM
  #4  
WS6_Keith's Avatar
WS6_Keith
Tourer
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
Joined: Aug 2022
Posts: 282
Likes: 129
From: Palm City, FL
Default

Clutch switch? Since that's where you just made modifications....
 
Reply
Old Sep 5, 2024 | 04:41 AM
  #5  
havinabubble's Avatar
havinabubble
Supporter
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 689
Likes: 262
From: Garden of England
Supporter
Default

turn it up to 4

4 and higher and it'll start in gear... as mentioned its to do with the neutral safety that the Oberons dont engage correctly from 1-3

...just knock it out of gear and it'll fire up from 1-3

Have them on my FLHXS, wifey has them on her FXBB, both luv 'um







Originally Posted by Pointyhairboss
Hi folks, I think I might have probably done something stupid.
i have just fitted some Oberon adjustable levers and now it won’t start.
The headlight comes on when the main switch is on and the
fuel pump works but there are no lights on the dash and no
starter motor.
Is it possible that a wiring problem on the handlebar switches could
cause this? I can’t see anything else out of place.

Thanks in advance.

2021 Sport Glide
 
Reply
Old Sep 5, 2024 | 01:31 PM
  #6  
Pointyhairboss's Avatar
Pointyhairboss
Thread Starter
|
6th Gear
Joined: Jul 2024
Posts: 13
Likes: 3
From: Basingstoke, Hampshire
Default

Hi, I have checked and it is in neutral.
The headlight comes on but there are no lights on the Speedo.
The fuel pump powers when the ignition is switched on but none of the
other handlebar switches work.

Also the odd thing is if the bike is leant on the side stand, switching the
ignition switch on does nothing, not even the headlight works.
 
Reply
Old Sep 5, 2024 | 01:35 PM
  #7  
Pointyhairboss's Avatar
Pointyhairboss
Thread Starter
|
6th Gear
Joined: Jul 2024
Posts: 13
Likes: 3
From: Basingstoke, Hampshire
Default

When changing the clutch lever, In order to get access to the circlip I rotated the switch cluster about 45 degrees.
Is it possible this could have caused damage to the wiring?
 
Reply
Old Sep 5, 2024 | 02:12 PM
  #8  
Uncle G.'s Avatar
Uncle G.
Seasoned HDF Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 1
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 9,323
Likes: 3,868
From: Upstate New York
Default

Originally Posted by Pointyhairboss
When changing the clutch lever, In order to get access to the circlip I rotated the switch cluster about 45 degrees.
Is it possible this could have caused damage to the wiring?
Yes.
 
Reply
Old Sep 5, 2024 | 08:15 PM
  #9  
FranBunnyFFXII's Avatar
FranBunnyFFXII
HDF Community Team
Veteran: National Guard
5 Year Member
Liked
Community Favorite
Joined: Oct 2018
Posts: 4,344
Likes: 3,391
From: Seattle
Community Team
Default

I have oberon Adjustables. They are fantastic levers but the surface that pushes the switch is too shallow.
You can get a small square of 3M tape and stick it onto the contact surface, but leave the red side peel tape on.
That'll fix the switch issue.
 
Reply
Old Sep 16, 2024 | 09:09 AM
  #10  
Pointyhairboss's Avatar
Pointyhairboss
Thread Starter
|
6th Gear
Joined: Jul 2024
Posts: 13
Likes: 3
From: Basingstoke, Hampshire
Default

Ok so yesterday I had a look and found a blown fuse (5A). Replacing this made the dash lights work and it will now start.

The reason for the blown fuse, apart from me being a plonker, was that I managed to break 3 wires in the clutch lever switch cluster.
So out with the soldering iron and heat shrink and now everything is working 😀

You live and learn. Be more careful next time lol

Thank you all for your help 👍
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
CMF
Ignition/Tuner/ECM/Fuel Injection
5
Mar 15, 2024 02:26 AM
bdibs
Dyna Glide Models
2
Jun 6, 2022 05:36 PM
Softail332
Electrical/Lighting/Alarm
4
Nov 13, 2017 05:29 AM
Houston_t
Touring Models
0
Dec 11, 2012 03:45 PM
3trdmarine
Ignition/Tuner/ECM/Fuel Injection
3
Jul 15, 2010 09:55 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:46 PM.