Demonsinmysemen

No question is idiotic, most members aren't mechanics and learned to fix their own bikes on the forum. I didn't know everything after wrenching over 40 years, and learned what I needed by asking for help. I'm always learning about my 89. Mostly how to eek out another horse power or two...lol

What year is your bike? I ask because there are some slight differences in components. Nothing to loose by pulling the ignition fuse and checking it for blown or corroded spades. Di-electric grease on the spades is a good idea. Like my post Sean lends out an electrical parts kit. It saves you from buying parts not needed.
Steve-o