All I did was replace the handlebars - honest!
It started perfect 20 minutes earlier.  I've changed the bars before without any problems.  This time when I was done, the bike won't start...  :'(

All the switches work: turn signals, high beams, hazards.  And the headlight goes out when I push the start button like it's supposed to ('06 model).  But no decompression solenoid and no starter motor.  dead dead dead.  When I turn the ingnition key, I can hear the neutral relay engage and the neutral light goes on.

I have pulled the seat and tank to check - everything is connected... ???

Does anyone have an exploded view of the right handlebar switch cluster?  Even though the headlight goes out I'm afraid I've lost something in that cluster during the bar change...

I've looked for step by step instructions on bypassing the neutral/clutch/stand system, but I can't find anything that's dumbed down to my level...

I did just that with the clutch wires - didn't help.  I wasn't sure if the sidestand was the same, so I'll try that tonight.  What else is in the left side switch housing that could affect starting?

Brake light does go on when I pull brake lever.  And that cable connection on the right seems to be together, but I'm going to pull it apart and re-seat it tonight...Thanks!

I'm not 100% sure the side stand is the same.  Take a look at the switch  when the side stand is down and up.  I THINK it pushes on the lever when it is down, so you'd want to make sure the circuit is open... I THINK!  I will try to check a wiring diagram and check my own ride tonight.

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are there only two fuses?  If so, they're both fine.
Is there another?
Thanks

Reelthing wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:11:

Here's another thing to check, there is a electrical connection under the right front of the tank on the main harness, check to see if it was yanked on while changing the handle bars. I pulled it loose on my '02 and it drove me nuts trying to figure out what went wrong. You can see it if you stand at the front of the bike and look along the top rail under the front of the tank.

I've had the starter/turnoff switch apart on my bike, be carefull if you take it apart there are a bunch of little springs and ball contacts in it. Spread something out on the floor of the shop to catch whatever falls out. I found a piece of a bug stuck in the contacts on my bike so there is no telling what you could find. Can't think of anything else to check, it is probably something simple so keep looking and luck with it.

SeeAPierce wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:11:


that's them - might want to check the battery voltage for >12.3

but your saying you do not hear the decomp sol click?

i dont recall the headlight turning off when cranking occurs, what is the voltage on the battery when attempting to crank? do we have an electrical diagram on this web site? or else i'll look in the book when i get home this afternoon