Changed handlebars now no Power

[nilsthenomad]

Hey Everyone,

I'm really new to this Forum so forgive me if I sound really naive.

I have an '81 750K that i just replaced the handlebars on. The bike was running perfectly before I changed them, but the moment I tried to start it up after the change, I had zero power. No control lights, no running lights, no click in the starter solenoid. After checking the fuses I found that my Main Fuse in the Starter Solenoid was fried. I've ordered a new fuse (as my back up was 30 years old and crumbled in my hand), but my main question is: Is there a ground for the controls that I most likely overlooked when I changed the handlebars? My new bars are chrome steel same as the stock, but I worry that theres a ground I dont know about. Also it's possible that I may have reversed the starter switch wires running from the starter button on the right grip when I re-installed. Would this cause the main fuse to blow? And if so should I expect more damage?

I've been referencing this site for months, but this is my first post. Any info anyone can do to help a newbie out would be great!

Thanks!

[TOOLS1]

It sounds like there might be pinched wire in the controls creating a short. Try removing them, and check the wires.
TOOLS

[nilsthenomad]

Found a pinch point behind the headlight bucket which must have been the short. Updated and replaced the main fuse and now it's running beautifully! Thanks TOOLS! Really appreciate the help!