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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 01:16 PM
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installed apes on my 09 road king. rode a thousand miles, and now have no blinkers,cruise, or brake light. checked fuses and all connections, still doesnt work.where do i go from here, and am i missing something?
 
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 01:20 PM
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Back Track Again ! I would think it is related to the extended harness.Always start at the source of power and work your way through the circuit.Good Luck!
 
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 01:22 PM
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the cruise/brake light issue could be caused by the brake switch in the right switch housing not seating properly. Are the brake lights always on?
 
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 01:25 PM
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thanks, gonna go thru it again. weird combination of things wrong tho. wonder if all these that have gone out is all on the same plug? any idea anyone?
 
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 01:27 PM
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tail light is on, brake light doesnt light up at all
 
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 01:36 PM
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Look for a pinched wire or two in the switch housings. It is very easy to pinch a wire between the housing and handlebars. Been there and done that.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 02:42 PM
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Make sure that two of the wires are not flip flopped around,one going to the others spot etc.
 
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Probably has to do with the brake light wiring. Cruise disconnect and blinkers are aligned with the brake light. Could be as simple as the brake light bulb.
 
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wel thought i had it fixed. changed out fuses even though they looked fine. bingo,everything worked! assembled everything back together , test ride, doesnt work again! pissed off! got a short somewhere i think
 
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Good luck I am in the process of putting the 12 1/2 inch apes on my bike...fingers crossed I dont run into anymore problems!
 
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