What did i do wrong?!

[seth117]

Ok...I cut the 4 wires from my key switch and spliced the red and black together and the green and black/white stripe together. Wouldn't start. So I spliced all 4 wires back into the key switch...turn on the key push the starter button and nothing!
I also cut the neutral and engine temp light wires to reposotion them and spliced them back together. Does that have anything to do with my problem? What did I do wrong?!

[WilRideAnything]

Maybe the green and black with a white stripe doesn't go together. Unhook them and see if you blew the main fuse.

[fastredrider44]

You said you hit the starter button, which means when you spliced the black and red wires together, the "key" would have been on, killing the battery. Most people I know leave the key intact on electric start models.

[seth117]

i hope its just a dead battery...that would be nice.
if i did blow a fuse, where is the fuse located so i can replace it?

[d3ktrix]

Yeah u need to leave the key on the electric starts.

And there is a fuse under the cover on top of the battery. Not sure if there are any others.

[seth117]

I'll check the battery and fuse when I get home.
Thanks so much for all the help guys!!

[seth117]

Blew a fuse:)

[WilRideAnything]

I didn't realize you had an ER when you asked about getting rid of the key. On an ER you either need the key or have to install an on/off switch for the battery not to go dead.

[seth117]

No worries! I shouldve provided more info when asking my question:)