Motorcycle Repair: eletrical problem, inline fuse, honda magna

Question
Hi Chris,
I have an '84 Honda Magna 700...18,000 miles.  I have encountered an electrical problem. When I turn the key to the "on" position it is completely dead.  I have ruled out all obvious things:
Battery,fuses,the ignition switch,connections.

It has been running perfectly well all these years until now.  This year I took it out and everything was fine.  I turned it off to do something then I got back on it 10min later turned the key on and nothing. I waited for a bit then tried it again and it worked correctly, then I got home decided to test it again...shut it off turned back on and nothing and it has been like that ever since.  I can't even get a flicker.  I checked the main fuse near the battery and it is fine.  I have done some testing with a gauge of other wires and fuses as well.  Iam desperate.

It seems to me that I am missing a fuse somewhere.

Thank you for your time,

Rod

Answer
Hi Rod.
 There is a fuse on the battery side, near the battery, which is a fusible link type fuse.

 If this fuse is blown, you have 2 choices.

1)  Replace the link.  This means ordering a 30A fusible link from the dealership.  Not likely they will be in stock.

2)  Install an inline fuse at the fuse mounting screws.

There is also the possibility of a bad ignition switch.  Try cleaning the contacts as well.

Good luck.
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