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Old Jun 18, 2022 | 05:59 PM
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Question Upgraded handlebars...now I have issues? Could use some help

I'm new to working on my Harley but not new to mechanic-ing. I upgraded my stock bars to Dominator 14" meat hook bars that are pre-wired for heated grips but I do not have them at this time. Now a red light on the speedo is on all the time and my cruise control won't work. I also can't see my mirrors and can't find any relocate kits.

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Old Jun 18, 2022 | 06:23 PM
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Check for codes and clear them. Hold the trip set button down as you turn your ignition and DIAG will pop up. Scroll through and clear any codes. Turn off the ignition and then turn it back on.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2022 | 07:27 PM
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I guess I can assume since you are here that you have a Harley. Model, year, efi or carb, and mileage would help immensely.
 

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Old Jun 18, 2022 | 07:38 PM
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Old Jun 19, 2022 | 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Max Headflow
I guess I can assume since you are here that you have a Harley. Model, year, efi or carb, and mileage would help immensely.
my apologies. It’s a 2020 street glide special with 3900 miles
 
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Old Jun 19, 2022 | 01:55 PM
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You said they are pre wired for heated grips that you don’t have yet. You didn’t plug the wires in yet did you?
It might be looking for something that’s not there.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2022 | 02:53 PM
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In that case RGSs suggestion is good.. Dump the codes. The things to check are the connectors to handlebar switches and throttle sensor. Left and right turn signals will tell if each handlebar switch is functioning.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2022 | 03:14 PM
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Ok thank you. Everything works, throttle is tight and secure, bike runs great...the only things not connected are heated grips since I don't have them yet. I don't know why it would turn on the 'security' red light though
 
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Originally Posted by Matt68w
Ok thank you. Everything works, throttle is tight and secure, bike runs great...the only things not connected are heated grips since I don't have them yet. I don't know why it would turn on the 'security' red light though
IIRC the later CAN bikes will keep the security line on for X many starts before finailly clearing it.. You might have caused a glitch in the can bus or some other part like throttle sensor. You can go into the diagnostic mode and clear the codes or simply wait for so many starts. Still it's best to examine the codes and clear them. See if they come back.
 
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