Electrical/Lighting/Alarm Having electrical problems? Discussion on everything electrical and lighting systems.

wont start lights go out

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 9, 2016 | 06:54 AM
  #1  
mikekantmann's Avatar
mikekantmann
Thread Starter
|
Novice
Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
From: al
Default wont start lights go out

went out this morning to start bike 99 fxdl and turned on pushed starter button and all lights go out wate about 5 mins it does it again . as of a few weeks it would click and then start help please
 
Reply
Old Sep 9, 2016 | 10:44 AM
  #2  
mikekantmann's Avatar
mikekantmann
Thread Starter
|
Novice
Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
From: al
Default

update now after 5 mins nothing but acc. still works
 
Reply
Old Sep 9, 2016 | 11:58 AM
  #3  
nevil's Avatar
nevil
Seasoned HDF Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 9,282
Likes: 1,139
From: southeast PA
Default

You didn't say how old the battery is, but it all points to needing a new one. First check that your battery and ground cables are tight, but you should get it load tested. If it was clicking and now it won't even do that, get ready to buy a new one.
 
Reply
Old Sep 9, 2016 | 08:02 PM
  #4  
mikekantmann's Avatar
mikekantmann
Thread Starter
|
Novice
Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
From: al
Default

It was the battery I just jumped the gun thanks for the help
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
John LaRoe
Shovelhead
8
Sep 15, 2016 12:55 PM
bocody
Softail Models
11
Mar 9, 2015 09:43 AM
blueglide88
Touring Models
9
Jun 16, 2014 05:44 PM
draggingframe13
EVO
11
May 30, 2013 09:43 PM
GONZEE
Electrical/Lighting/Alarm
8
Apr 18, 2009 08:45 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:44 AM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE