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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 01:42 PM
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My 06 street bob is OK till two days ago. Yesterday I do not ride because of rain. Today, when I start it won't start. I don't know anything about bike. YouTube link below and any help really appreciated.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5s80oL1CBM
 
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 02:06 PM
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Hhmm start with a battery
 
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 02:37 PM
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Really?
All the lights are working fine though.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 02:57 PM
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Sounds like a starter problem.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 02:59 PM
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possible battery, are the lights dimming while cranking? starter solenoid,poor connection or ground to starter
 
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 03:07 PM
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No. The lights are not dimming. The bike is working fine till the day before yesterday.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 03:13 PM
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then you have a starter, starter solenoid or connection problem to the starter
 
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 03:20 PM
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I would also start with the battery, just because lights are on does not mean there is enough juice to crank the motor over.
 
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Originally Posted by Bobber Jake
I would also start with the battery, just because lights are on does not mean there is enough juice to crank the motor over.
I agree. Takes a lot more to start the bike than run the lights. I'd start with battery then work my way to the starter.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 03:25 PM
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I see your bob flashing it's turn signals long after the key had been turned to the ignition position. Is it possible your key fob battery just needs to be replaced or reseated? Do you have another key/fob that you can put within 5 feet of the security sensor and see if it will start then? Easier to do before messing with taking the seat off and battery charging/jumping.
 
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