Was checking out my starter and re-connected a ground to the starter post (idiot, I know) vs. the mounting bolt for the starter. Lots of sparks. Re-connected cables correctly.

Just have + and - battery cables connected and ground to frame. Turned on ignition and no lights, speedo lights, etc. On a positive note, the horn works.

What are my next steps to, as my friend would say, "unscrew" this mess I created.

It is a brand new battery. 97 Wide Glide. Not sure if this matters, but I had installed a 3-phase charging system.

 

What did you fry? Battery? Charge and test it or get it tested. Battery cables? Probably. What bike is this? After checking the battery and the cables, start with a volt meter at the positive terminal and start tracing. Check the main breaker and go from there.

 

2nd Dr. Hess. Depending on model check main circuit breaker and wiring in-between the battery and starter...

 

My money's on the battery.

I made the mistake a few years ago of connecting both battery leads to a brand new battery on my '69 Sporty short chop before I slid the battery all the way into the battery tray. As I was sliding it in, the battery tilted just enough to touch the positive terminal to the bottom of the oil tank. One giant spark/flash later and my new battery was instantly as dead as a dog turd. No voltage output at all, and it wouldn't take a charge. Something melted or blew apart inside. Lesson learned.

Edit: Just noticed the note about the horn still working, so maybe charging the battery will fix this. Good luck.

 

Forgot to add in original post, I bought a new battery.

 

We still need to know the year and model.

 

Check the wiring diagram in your Motor Company Service manual towards the rear of the manual. Your positive wire is going to the main breaker then to the Voltage Regulator and ignition switch. Follow that wire to the main breaker and see if it functions properly.

The manual has color codes to help you follow the correct wires along with a troubleshooting flow chart.

Let us know how you make out...

 

Main fuse blown.....?

 

Edited original post: 97 Wide Glide

 

Then I agree with this guy.
Check the main fuse and the others while you are at it.