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Old Jul 31, 2017 | 08:08 PM
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First time owner.. its' a 2k Night train (FXSTB).


Dude that had it before me went road warrior and stripped all tail lights and turn signals off it.

I have no idea what these two wires for here. They're hanging just underneath the fuel petcock

also.. I know this is the electrical forum, but this is a plate that goes in front of the rear tire that covers some other wiring. I can't seem to locate that plate on any parts website... maybe because I have no idea what it's called.!!!


Thanks for any help!
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Old Jul 31, 2017 | 08:11 PM
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Old Jul 31, 2017 | 08:12 PM
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Old Jul 31, 2017 | 08:13 PM
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Old Jul 31, 2017 | 08:24 PM
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Not sure what we are supposed to be looking at in the first picture,but the other wires look like wires to your horn. Is there a horn on the bike currently? Push the horn button and check voltage at the connectors.
 
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Horn should be by the choke/enrichner ****
 
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THanks! no horn!!

The first pic is where that back plate goes.. not sure what they call it to find one to purchase
 
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Fender splash guard.
 
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The thing with the big wires on it is your main circuit breaker.
 
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Originally Posted by RANGER73
The thing with the big wires on it is your main circuit breaker.

Thanks so much !!!! Really appreciate this!
 
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