I called the shop today to get an update on the patient. The mechanic working on my bike wasn't there, he's the one who's best at electrical problems, but the guy I talked to said he found the problem: I had more than one loose grounds. He couldn't tell me exactly where or what, but I'm anxious to find out where I went wrong. Either way, he said I'll get my bike back this week and I'll be able to say precisely where I went wrong. Very, very very excited.

-Anthony