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Apr 24, 2020 | 09:43 AM

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98hotrodfatboy

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I think you should still disconnect it to see if you can put a new 40 amp fuse in there and see if it blows or not..

Apr 24, 2020 | 10:27 AM

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Freak Show

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wish is was easy to do. if i had a lift it wouldn't be a problem. but for a guy like me laying on the ground and horrible grip, it's not so easy. may just have to wait this one out for the restrictions to ease up. but i'll have the mechanic check your suggestions

Apr 24, 2020 | 10:33 AM

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98hotrodfatboy

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Ok.. good luck..

Apr 24, 2020 | 10:49 AM

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Bone Doc

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Originally Posted by 98hotrodfatboy

Ok, I managed to find a wiring schematic, it's of a 2015 manual but I believe 2011-2016 are all the same. Any ways it appear that your main fuse is blown and there is only 3 things that can cause that,
1) Body Control Module issue
2) ABS Module issue
3) Voltage Regulator (internal short)
I would bet that it's the Voltage regulator. 2012"s were a known issue. Down on the bottom of your frame down tubes is the voltage regulator. It has 2 connectors coming into it from the back side. The 2 wire connector is the power feed off of the main 40a fuse. Disconnect that and then try a new 40a main fuse. It can't be the starter because it's before the main fuse..

The ABS module may be ruled out. In 2012, ABS was an option so the OP may not even have ABS. He didn't say.

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Originally Posted by Freak Show

I just changed the voltage regulator last year because i heard of the problems

You seem to be replacing parts without diagnosing the problem. Not all voltage regulators in 2012 models were part of the recall. Mine wasn't. Nonetheless, even though you replaced the VR a year ago doesn't mean it can't be bad now.

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If your mechanic is worth anything, (s)he probably doesn't need any suggestions. Let them do their own testing and make their own diagnosis. You shouldn't have to "suggest" anything to them.

I hope you get this worked out.

Apr 24, 2020 | 12:24 PM

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WKNDS

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I just changed the voltage regulator last year because i heard of the problems

Replaced with what? Stock again? I would highly recommend Cycle Electric....

http://cycleelectricinc.com/RECTIFIER.html

good luck,

T.

Apr 24, 2020 | 04:29 PM

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Freak Show

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Mine did have the recall, but i didn't know about it because when i bought the bike from a private seller, he didn't turn in his paperwork to the dmv. So i don't get notices for anything about my bike. So i replaced the voltage regulator myself. I didn't use a stock on. I would love to take it to my regular shop, but since he is in maryland and i'm in delaware, crossing the border without papers and good reason will get you a 5,000 dollar fine until the restrictions are lifted. They have state police at the main borders. And i've been going to the same shop for 15 years, i've never had an issue with them. i would like to diagnose the problem, but everything i have tried hasn't worked. Which is why i may just end up waiting. Although on the next sunny day i'm gonna take the time to take the regulator back off, clean it and see if that helps.

May 12, 2020 | 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by WKNDS

Replaced with what? Stock again? I would highly recommend Cycle Electric....

http://cycleelectricinc.com/RECTIFIER.html

good luck,

T.

Finally got my bike into the regular shop i go to. Within 40 minutes of going through everything, it was the voltage regulator. The new one is being ordered and should be finished by Saturday. Thank you all for the much appreciate help.