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07-16-2010, 6:55 PM Ookie Wonderslug Joined on 05-04-2008 Unionville, NC Posts 233 Small electrical problem After doing my engine swap and hooking everything up,  I have found that my turn signals, neutral light, and horn no longer work.  I had a blown fuse, replaced it and it immediately blew when I turn the key.  I have looked for wires that are touching the ground,  wires that aren't connected and wires that have burns or naked places on them and found none.  Anyone with more knowledge about the electrics of this bike able to place a good guess as to where my problem lies? 1982 CX500C "Twisted" 1981 GL500 in pieces    Report

07-16-2010, 7:20 PM Blindstitch Joined on 03-14-2009 Greenfield Wisconsin Posts 9,838 Re: Small electrical problem There is a brown wire in the headlight that is an auxiliary hot. That was my problem but here is a solution from another cc person. http://globalcxglvtwins.hostingdelivered.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=502 1979 CX500 Supertanker ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier. Quick Reference    Report

07-16-2010, 7:36 PM Harold Joined on 12-28-2006 Beside Washademoak Lake, N.B. Canada Posts 851 Re: Small electrical problem The neutral switch wire that runs down the back of the engine and might be shorted somewhere. "People are more violently opposed to fur than leather because it's safer to harass rich women than biker gangs." 1978 CX500 1980 CX500 Custom 1981 CX500 Custom 1982 GL500 Silverwing 1975 XL-100 http://www.myspace.com/downwiththebutterfly    Report

07-16-2010, 8:01 PM Blindstitch Joined on 03-14-2009 Greenfield Wisconsin Posts 9,838 Re: Small electrical problem or it might not even be plugged in. 1979 CX500 Supertanker ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier. Quick Reference    Report

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