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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 08:50 PM
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I did a frame off resto on my 2004 FXST and now everything works except my horn, turn signals, and brake light. I checked all my fuses. I'm guessing it's a bad ground somewhere. Any idea where the ground might be for these? Any other ideas?
 
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 09:15 PM
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Check the grounding area at the back of the gas tank and under the front of the seat. In my opinion, that is the worst ground HD ever designed. And SOAB, it's still like that on my Deuce even after I stripped her down to bare bones and rebuilt!
 
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 05:22 AM
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Alright thanks. The wierd part now that I think about it, is that my taillight and running light still work?
 
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Anybody else have any ideas?
 
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 03:41 PM
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I'm going to go with a relay now!
 
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Where are they and how do I test them?
 
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Anybody have a wiring schematic for this bike?
 
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Originally Posted by danman2540
Where are they and how do I test them?
Behind the oil tank. Voltage across them when the horn is activated.
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Anybody have a wiring schematic for this bike?
Back of the manual. Do a google search. I'm sure that someone has posted it somewhere.
 
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