My battery Voltage is 13.6 Volts with no load. The Scotch connected wires have not been used in five years. I had used them to tap into my tail lights for the top box that I used to have. Now, the wires are capped and terminated. My current top box has no lights.What was the voltage reading at the battery after your fix? That should tell you if the charging system is OK. Ooooooo.... I see Scotch Locks on your wiring.... naughty... naughty ;^)
Mike