Motorcycle Repair: 1997 Honda Shadow VLX 600 - no headlights, no crank - new battery, honda shadow vlx 600, fuse box


Question
I have tail, turn signal, and instrument panel lights, but no crank and no headlight.  I can push start and it runs fine.  Installed new battery and  fuses all ok.  Other ideas?

Answer
Jennifer,
a black/red wire goes from the fuse box up to the
starter button switch on the bars, then a blue/white wire goes from there to your dimmer switch or headlight.
If all the fuses are good, I suspect the starter
button switch or a break in the black/red wire.
I would check the connector that goes to your starter
button on the handlebars. Just follow the wire down
and look for any bad connections or wires.
Check it with a test light or multimeter.