No dash, lights, fuel pump, nothing when key is turned. Any help appreciated.

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Hi guys/gals. I have an issue that I'd appreciate any suggestions on.

the backstory:
2013 1199 S ~6500 miles. Never any issues before this.

Hadn't ridden the bike for two weeks, so started it to make sure all was good before going out for a ride in the morning. Started right up no issues.

next morning, nothing(no dash/lights/fuel pump). Connected battery tender and checked fuses and it started up the next day. Rode to work and back home without issue.

Next day, went to start it and again, nothing.
Ended up replacing all fuses(just to make sure), replaced battery(brand new, fully charged Yuasa YT7B-BS) and checked all visible electrical connections to make sure they were secure.

Is there anything I'm missing that I should check before sending it to the dealer?

I thought it may be something to do with the pairing of the system not recognizing the key, but if that were the case, I would think it wouldn't have started a couple times after having the issue initially.

I appreciate any help. Thank you.
 
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Not clear... you replaced the battery. Has the problem reoccurred since the battery has been replaced?
 
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khmer, yes the issue persisted even after replacing the battery.

I just wanted to update this incase someone runs into these same odd symptoms. I traced it down to the starter relay which had a connection that had shaken loose over time.

These symptoms were very odd and confusing to me, but I just had to find the faulty electrical connection.

She's back up and running. Thank you to everyone who looked at this and safe riding to all!
 
Check the starter solenoid relay fuse. Its separate from the 2 fuseboxes. Same side with fairings off, below the battery and behind a plug.
 
Same issue

Hi gents, I'm currently having the same issue. Bike sat for some time and I replaced the battery. Upon installing the new and charged battery, I turn the key and get no response. How in depth did you have to go to find the disconnected wire? Thank you
 
It wasn't too difficult to get to. Just have to take the left side fairing off. It's part number 13 in this diagram. Hope this helps and you get it sorted.

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In my case, the antenna inside the keyfob was disconnected.
I rode 100 miles, put the bike in the garage, and plugged the tender. 2 days later, I tried to start it and it was dead like a brick.
I might have dropped the key after riding...
I took out all the fairings and the gas tank and checked that when I jumped the hand-free relay the dashboard was on. I then checked that I had 12v in pin 3 of the hand-free connector. At that point, I was narrowing down on either the hand-free device or the key fob. I triple-checked the 3v volt battery and pressed on the Antenna chip after reading the service manual to change the battery and the bike came to life!
I wished I had done that before removing the tank...
 

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