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I hope it is only the battery...keep us posted. Post pics of your bike when you can. And welcome to the forum....a lot of knowledgeable forum members to help you along the way.
 
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Well guys just pulled the starter off and look what was under it I guess I have found my problem I hope any ways not much more I can replace I have a new harness on the way tired of trying to mess with all the extra wires of all colors gonna do the whole thing and then I will know what I have will post a pic as soon as I can I hope this is
 
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Originally Posted by Bill Bowen
Well guys just pulled the starter off and look what was under it I guess I have found my problem I hope any ways not much more I can replace I have a new harness on the way tired of trying to mess with all the extra wires of all colors gonna do the whole thing and then I will know what I have will post a pic as soon as I can I hope this is

 
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Sorry thought p posted one must not have worked
 
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The good ole ground cable issue...glad you found the problem.
 
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Well I have replaced everything but starter and gen going to re wire the whole thing so I know what I got and every thing is in right place
 
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Well all back together new harness,coil,silenoid,starter relay, battery plugs,wires.cables,switches no spark at plugsi do have spark at points I am not sure where to go from here any one have any other ideas where to go from here
 
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Well all back together new harness,coil,silenoid,starter relay, battery plugs,wires.cables,switches no spark at plugsi do have spark at points I am not sure where to go from here any one have any other ideas where to go from here
Looked like you changed almost everything....did you check your fuses.
 
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No fuses that I found I pulled every wire out but the2 head light wires all new I changed all circuit breakers I think I am going to get a new ignition starter cranks nice the new selenoid makes a weird noise like still spinning when I let go of start button
 
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Well guys got home from fishing today walked out to the bike turned the key on gas on pushed button and she started right up got it running smooth turned it off went to get a bite went back out to take her for a little ride won't start what would cause this battery was charging fine everything worked
 


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