1) Kill Switch:
On my bike the Kill switch only feeds or disconnects the coil circuit.
Move the switch to the Kill position, remove +12 Vdc lead to both coils and use a meter to check for shorts between each lead and ground. If you get a reading of around zero ohms then you may have nicked one of your wires while installing the new switch gear.
In my case, I had an impossible to see short inside the switch gear such that I ended up putting shrink tubing on all leads... no more short!
2) Coil +12 Vdc Shorting To Frame:
I did not think this was a problem with the original coils. However, if you have Dyna replacement coils this is a very real possability or even probability. I covered the adjacent mounting post with shrink tubing.
A member mentioned that if it gets wet the shrink tubing may conduct. So, just when I thought I had seen it all, on another post a newer member told me about Liquid Electrical Tape that you apply directly to the +12 Vdc bolt... spray or dip formulas no less. Sounds like the ultimate solution to me. I'll be checking out my local big-box hardware store for that one real soon!
Just a last thought, I would not expect the fuse to blow just because of arching to the frame so let us know what you find... for sure!
Best of success.
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