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Sep 22, 2009 | 10:29 AM

VARDR

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Hand grip install problem

Well I installed new HD grips on my 09 FLHX. There didn't seem to be any issues and it was relatively an easy install. Started the bike and all was well until I noticed i had no head lights. Did a little trouble shooting and found that I had blown the fuse. Replaced fuse. Loosened the clamps on the left side and it looked like I might have pinched some of the wires, did not see any bare wires, but it is very tight in there so I couldn't see all the wires. Anyway, moved them out of the way of the clamp, tightened the clamp back down and headlights are good to go. Question is.....do you all think the wires will be OK or do I need to figure out where I caused a short and fix? What do you think..

thanks

Sep 22, 2009 | 10:32 AM

Skulmn

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I would say you probably found the problem.

Don't "over think" it. It seemed to be a pinched wire.

Sep 22, 2009 | 10:36 AM

VARDR

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Originally Posted by Skulmn

I would say you probably found the problem.

Don't "over think" it. It seemed to be a pinched wire.

Thanks, I am 100% sure it was a pinched wire, but wondering if the pinched wire needs any repair or can I assume now that it is not pinched, it will be good to go.

Sep 22, 2009 | 10:44 AM

gmc

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If it was imediately after you tightened the clamp down you probable just pinched the wires. They have to fit in the groove. If you had put some miles on and this happend again then I would open the clamp up and look for bare wire.

Sep 22, 2009 | 10:55 AM

jeffs900s

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Well, I'll be the first to offer another opinion... If it were my bike, I'd take the clamp apart and fix the wire. Simply pinching the wire will not stop the flow of electricity like water through a garden hose. The reason that the fuse blew is because you pinched through the insulation and the core of the wire contacted the metal of the bars, or the clamp. It might never touch in that exact spot again, but Murphy's Law would tell me that when it does happen it will be at 75 miles an hour on a dark road. A few minutes now could save you a lot of hassle later on. YMMV.