post wreck issue: blinker/brake lights fuse?

[fintip]

Have mostly been out of town since I fixed my bike after the wreck that ground off the ignition plate. Noticed when I got it running again that the blinkers don't blink and I don't have brake lighting. I do have a rear running light and amber front running lights, just no light comes on when I touch the brake pedal or when I switch the blinkers.

Sounded like a fuse. Sure enough, fuse closest to the 30amp on the block was blown. Replaced it. Immediately toasted the new one before I could even try to use it.

Any ideas of things to check?

[1tinindian]

Shorted wire to frame.

[rktmanfj]

Shorted wire to frame.

Like maybe if your rear brake light wiring is too close to the swingarm:



Or maybe turn signal wiring got pinched when it fell over (it only hit on the left side, right?).

[fintip]

Only hit on the left side.

I was looking for specific possible/likely wire culprits.

[aviationfred]

The fuse that keeps blowing is the 'signal' fuse. I would check the 2 wires going into the rear left turn signal. Next to check, and this may seem strange to you because it is on the right side of the bike. Check the rear brake switch. They can be finicky and cause the 'signal' fuse to blow.

Fred

[fintip]

Great tips.

Gonna have to update your profile pic with the red stripe now, fred!

[fintip]

Going through, checking as advised above. Had a eureka moment. Sure enough, a horn wire was disconnected and hanging out. All works well now.