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Old Jul 30, 2016 | 11:01 AM
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Hey folks new guy here name is Chris or (streetoutlaw217) got a 2014 breakout last year love the bike till yesterday lol jumped to enjoy a ride and nothing at the switch no lights nothing any ideas
 
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Welcome to the forum. You will find all the info you need here. Check your fuse to see if it is blown.
 
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^^^^^ That^^^^^ and check both ends of both battery cables. Did you possibly leave the ignition on ? Welcome to the Forums.
 
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Welcome to the Forum from Kansas!

I hope it just a battery issue!
 
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Originally Posted by Chris Branham
Hey folks new guy here name is Chris or (streetoutlaw217) got a 2014 breakout last year love the bike till yesterday lol jumped to enjoy a ride and nothing at the switch no lights nothing any ideas
My root cause was a dead battery, due to my own stupidity. Jumped it and went for a ride, problem solved.
 
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My root cause was a dead battery, due to my own stupidity. Jumped it and went for a ride, problem solved.
Welcome. I agree on the dead battery. Please let us know what you find. It may help others in the future.
 
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