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Old Jan 3, 2017 | 10:28 PM
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Well I wanted to share my experience and hope it helps someone else...

I installed a pair of 14" BRcustom bars that have two sharp 90 degree corners.

After I got her together she seemed fine until the 4th time I took her out and then my speedo looked like a pinball machine on tilt... Check Engine Light... ABS light... red electrical error

once I got home I opened my FP3 app and HOLY Sh-- There were more codes than I could shake a stick at...

Anyhow the culprit turned out to be the left side control connector!
I must have tweeted something in it when I pulled it through the bars...

I found the connectors online and purchased the crimping tool and was able to swap the connector and all is working well... For now














 
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Old Jan 5, 2017 | 06:38 AM
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Isn't self diagnosis great? Unfortunately electrical problems due to handlebar rewiring is a common issue around HDF, so well done for solving yours.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2017 | 06:46 AM
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Isn't self diagnosis great? Unfortunately electrical problems due to handlebar rewiring is a common issue around HDF, so well done for solving yours.
Murphy's Law in affect?

If you look at my photos, I took my time with the project and documented each and every step...

Bottom line is, as long as it's fixed, I am good
 
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