Lost entire guage cluster/signal lights today

[mfergel]

On the way to work this morning the entire guage cluster went out as well as the turn signals. I still have power to the headlights. Any ideas? Haven't looked over anything yet but might it just be a fuse? Speedo, RPM, all indicator lights, etc. are none functional as well as the turn signals being out (so it's not limited to just the cluster).

 

[mfergel]

OK. Just ran out and checked the fuses. The ACC fuse was burnt out (thank you Buell for including spares). Cluster functioned as soon as I replaced the fuse. Worried though based on all the posts that came up in the search of voltage regulator problems, especially since my batter was completely dead a few weeks ago and I just replaced it two weekends ago (although I think the reason the battery died was because I had the fork in the lock position and went a tad too far and engaged the rear brake light........why do they even have that?).

 

[08herobolt]

There's usually a reason that fuses die. Check power and ground to make sure everything is tight and you don't have a broken wire somewhere. The tail light is so people see the bike at night when you park it some place that has a lot of traffic so it doesn't get smoked.

 

[user_deleted]

Worried though based on all the posts that came up in the search of voltage regulator problems,

consider a few things:
1-you might have a dying key switch relay and/or ignition relay. both in your fuse box. look at underside of lid for schematic. they are standard ford and chrysler a/c relays....new ones cheap insurance at any auto parts joint.
2-run bike and check volts if VR a concern of yours. with multi-meter and motor at approx. 2500 rpm you are looking for something in the vicinity of 13.1-14.3 DC volts. outside those parameters you have charging issue requiring attention. place meter leads on corresponding battery terminals and set to DC volts range.
3-closely check each turn signal positive wire for chafing. worth a look
4-closely check main wire harness bundle at steering head area for chafing or worn spot. worth checking

 

[mfergel]

I'm thinking the possibility is 3. I'm actually waiting for a replacement turn signal right now. I'm still going to run the test on the VR.

 

[mikek2111987]

Had the exact same problem yesterday, turned out my brake light wires were chaffed causing the7.5A fuse to blow. Nothing some electrical tape can't fix