Motorcycle: 2003 M620i.e. Dark
Warranty: Nope
Experieince Level: Not nearly enough to have attempted this. I clearly have a major deficeincey in electrical systems as you can see in the "Possible Cause" section below.
Problem: When key is turned to On, the "Start-Up" sound can be heard, but no lights come on, to include the headlight. The bike will not turn over after spooling up. Interestingly, the headlight does come on when the key is turned to Park (or whatever the far left turn setting is). If the key is not turned to Park but merely to Off, the "Start-Up" sound cannot be heard when turned to On. The Immobilizer Light still blinks.
Probable Cause: I chopped the tail and intsalled a Clear Alternatives Integrated Taillight. That worked (mostly), but I was left with the License Plate light just sitting there. So, I decided to get rid of it (I'll eventually get another light set-up for the plate). I snipped the light terminal off and then (here it comes) wired the positive and negative lines together. For some reason, I was thinking this would complete the circuit. After realizing I likely just jacked up my bike, I decided to come here and beg for help. I have since seperated the two wires and taped them closed.
What I'm Hoping For: A suggestion for what to do with the wires that formerly connected to the license plate light and also any suggestions concerning how to get my bike running again.
EDIT: I definitely blew my 15 Fuse that runs the lights on the bike. I guess now I just need to know what to do with the wires before I replace the fuse. In addition, if none of this will solve my starting problem, please let me know if there is anything I can do.
In advance, thanks so much for your help!
-TheCheat
Warranty: Nope
Experieince Level: Not nearly enough to have attempted this. I clearly have a major deficeincey in electrical systems as you can see in the "Possible Cause" section below.
Problem: When key is turned to On, the "Start-Up" sound can be heard, but no lights come on, to include the headlight. The bike will not turn over after spooling up. Interestingly, the headlight does come on when the key is turned to Park (or whatever the far left turn setting is). If the key is not turned to Park but merely to Off, the "Start-Up" sound cannot be heard when turned to On. The Immobilizer Light still blinks.
Probable Cause: I chopped the tail and intsalled a Clear Alternatives Integrated Taillight. That worked (mostly), but I was left with the License Plate light just sitting there. So, I decided to get rid of it (I'll eventually get another light set-up for the plate). I snipped the light terminal off and then (here it comes) wired the positive and negative lines together. For some reason, I was thinking this would complete the circuit. After realizing I likely just jacked up my bike, I decided to come here and beg for help. I have since seperated the two wires and taped them closed.
What I'm Hoping For: A suggestion for what to do with the wires that formerly connected to the license plate light and also any suggestions concerning how to get my bike running again.
EDIT: I definitely blew my 15 Fuse that runs the lights on the bike. I guess now I just need to know what to do with the wires before I replace the fuse. In addition, if none of this will solve my starting problem, please let me know if there is anything I can do.
In advance, thanks so much for your help!
-TheCheat