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Turn signals and tail light died on 2011 SB, any ideas?

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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 07:06 AM
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Default Turn signals and tail light died on 2011 SB, any ideas?

I was out on the bike last night and I realized the turn signals had stopped working. They were still on (running lights), but no blinking. The indicator on the dash also no longer indicates turn signals are on, though other dash lights appear to be fine. The tail light and brake light are also no longer functioning.

Bike is a two-month old 2011 Street Bob with about 950 miles. I haven’t gone out yet this morning to try and figure out what is wrong. If anyone has suggestions on what I should look for or ideas on what the most likely problem might be your help would certainly be appreciated.

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Dan
 
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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 07:08 AM
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Rear wiring harness shredded under fender and grounded out on the frame. I just had this happen a few weeks back and had the same symptoms. When wiring grounds to metal it will pop the fuse for the lighting too.

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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 07:52 AM
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Ride it over to the dealer have them fix it.There should be no charge unless you changed something.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by DR. V-TWIN
Rear wiring harness shredded under fender and grounded out on the frame. I just had this happen a few weeks back and had the same symptoms. When wiring grounds to metal it will pop the fuse for the lighting too.

Drew
i did that too. right after i got it and installed rear turn signals... weird. that little hook inside the fender DOES serve a purpose.

yeah i would say make Willie G. pay for it....
 
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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 08:22 AM
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Did you install a lowering kit or shorter shocks?
 
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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 09:56 AM
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yeppers if you did`nt rip the wires out of it take it to the dealer probably the module
 
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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by DR. V-TWIN
Rear wiring harness shredded under fender and grounded out on the frame. I just had this happen a few weeks back and had the same symptoms. When wiring grounds to metal it will pop the fuse for the lighting too.

Drew
Thank you Drew and all that replied, you are right the tire damaged the wire under the fender. I recently installed a sissy bar that involved removing and reinstalling the signal. I must not have got the wiring back where it belonged. Thanks again guys.

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