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Old Dec 27, 2011 | 08:46 PM
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Hey everybody. I recently stripped my bike down to just a rolling frame in order to rebuild the engine. Worked my way through it and so far the rebuild consists of everything except

- Exhaust pipe
- Clutch Cable
- Rear lights
- Gas tank

I just put the battery back on, and upon turing the key I get no power. No lights, starter doesnt work, no blinkers, and no dash lights. The battery is putting out 12 volts, and I even tried with the battery hooked up to a charger. I checked the ground and positive connections and everything seems to be in order.

I am officially out of ideas. I check each of the connections and they looks like they're wired correctly. No bare wires. I did have to cut the cam position sensor and splice it, but I wouldn't think a bad sensor connection would cause the dash and lights not to work.

Can anyone with more electrical experience help me out? I'm more adept with mechanical aspects then electrical so i am up for any suggestions.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2011 | 09:23 PM
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Main engine fuse?
 
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 06:46 AM
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+1 on the main fuse or main circuit breaker depending on your year
 
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