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Old 02-06-2016, 09:59 PM
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Bike has sat for about 6 months. It has a new battery, new generator , replaced the plugs today but won't fire . The starter is working but no fire, what could this be ?
 
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This thread contains a complete Start System test. You will need the threads in the next two links as you get started. Sorry to make this complex, but there are too many possibilities to give a nice, simple answer.

Take your time going thru this. I'll be glad to answer detail questions as you go along ...

Start System Testing
http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/s....php?t=1610248

Ironhead Voltage Drop Testing
http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/s....php?t=1608465

Ironhead Charging System Checkout
http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/s...ad.php?t=39146
 
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I appreciate the info and I will give this a shot. Driving me up a wall was fine until it sat and tried to fire it up again.
 
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Originally Posted by IronMick
This thread contains a complete Start System test. You will need the threads in the next two links as you get started. Sorry to make this complex, but there are too many possibilities to give a nice, simple answer.

Take your time going thru this. I'll be glad to answer detail questions as you go along ...

Start System Testing
http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/s....php?t=1610248

Ironhead Voltage Drop Testing
http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/s....php?t=1608465

Ironhead Charging System Checkout
http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/s...ad.php?t=39146
. Turns out it was busted starter bolts preventing proper contact. Replaced and fired right up . Thanks
 
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