Sure could use some advice trouble shooting fuse #2. I have blown this 15 amp fuse on back-to-back rides last week; both times after about 20 minutes of mixed street/hwy riding and both times while waiting at a signal light. After replacing the fuse, I continued the ride home for another 15-20 minutes. I have not been back for a ride following the second incident but the bike is running fine sitting in the garage. As all you experts already know, the result of a blown fuse #2 is no dash sweep, no fuel pump and no headlights and probably a few more items I am not aware of.
I have spent several hours researching the forum and see a ton of ignition-type issues, but not quite anything exactly like this one. Of course, I have a ride coming up this weekend and IF something like the Eastern Beaver kit is the likely solution it would not arrive in time. So, in addition to a root cause, I am looking for advise on other temporary countermeasures.
The write-ups and inputs by @HansO and @DEcosse regarding DIY headlight relay harnesses are awesome, but I just need some confirmation that this is the correct course of action.
The following is a little more context regarding minor modifications made in recent years by yours truly. The ABS light is the first and only electrical issue I have had since owning the bike for the last 20,000 miles. Bike was purchased bone stock.
Thank you in advance for your time.
Edit #1
Started the bike with headlamps in and out. Both times the pos #2 fuse is too hot to touch and within a minute the temp reader says 150 degrees on the fuse itself. Ignition connector in the harness visually looks ok.
Edit #2
After more research it looks like an ignition switch bypass via a toggle is in order. Thank god for these forums.
I have spent several hours researching the forum and see a ton of ignition-type issues, but not quite anything exactly like this one. Of course, I have a ride coming up this weekend and IF something like the Eastern Beaver kit is the likely solution it would not arrive in time. So, in addition to a root cause, I am looking for advise on other temporary countermeasures.
The write-ups and inputs by @HansO and @DEcosse regarding DIY headlight relay harnesses are awesome, but I just need some confirmation that this is the correct course of action.
The following is a little more context regarding minor modifications made in recent years by yours truly. The ABS light is the first and only electrical issue I have had since owning the bike for the last 20,000 miles. Bike was purchased bone stock.
- 2022 / 50 miles ago: Replaced cam cover gasket (for the second time) Thinking I may have jostled the harness.
- 2022 / 500 miles ago: ABS light started coming on randomly after replacing rear brakes and only AFTER about 10-15 min of riding.
- 2020 / 5,000 miles ago: Swapped out the headlights for a pair of $100 LEDs from Amazon. Swapped out horn for a Stebel Nautilus on its own relay. Added an amp for speakers. Added LED taillights to aftermarket saddlebags.
Thank you in advance for your time.
Edit #1
Started the bike with headlamps in and out. Both times the pos #2 fuse is too hot to touch and within a minute the temp reader says 150 degrees on the fuse itself. Ignition connector in the harness visually looks ok.
Edit #2
After more research it looks like an ignition switch bypass via a toggle is in order. Thank god for these forums.
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