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    Changed out handle bars, now won't start.

    I changed out my handlebars and grips tonight on my 850gx. I was delicate with everything when taking off and putting back on. When I press the start button, I get nothing. No sound. I traced the wiring from the starter switch (aside from taking the tank off) and it all looks good. I checked the fuses and those look good too. All other electrical works just fine. And yes, the obvious, the switch was in RUN. Any ideas or help with this one? I recently changed out the turn signals too. That went flawless and was just riding earlier today. Bad starter switch maybe after changing out the bars? Loose wiring junction somewhere?
    Tags: crapballs, replaced handlebars, the gs gods don't like me, won't start
    #2
    Two questions.

    1. Did the starter work before changing the bars?

    2. Did you pull the clutch lever (unless you have that disabled)?

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      #3
      Trapped wire in the throttle housing.... Also glass fuses can look good but not actually be good. Do you get power?
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        #4
        Clutch lever issue, I bet.
        "Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
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          #5
          the clutch lever suggestion was on point. PO disabled that by taking those wires out and wrapping them together. found that issue and 'fixed', and am now riding again. all praise the GS gods.

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            #6
            Originally posted by jryanmc View Post
            the clutch lever suggestion was on point. PO disabled that by taking those wires out and wrapping them together. found that issue and 'fixed', and am now riding again. all praise the GS gods.
            Post #2, item #2.

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            sigpic
            mine: 2000 Honda GoldWing GL1500SE and 1980 GS850G'K' "Junior"
            hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
            #1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
            #2 son: 1980 GS1000G
            Family Portrait
            Siblings and Spouses
            Mom's first ride
            Want a copy of my valve adjust spreadsheet for your 2-valve per cylinder engine? Send me an e-mail request (not a PM)
            (Click on my username in the upper-left corner for e-mail info.)

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              #7
              Steve is truly the GS Whisperer. I had that very issue hit me when I replaced bars and levers on my 1150.
              "Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
              ~Herman Melville

              2016 1200 Superlow
              1982 CB900f

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