Ive just picked up a nice 2001 Softail Custom 10K Miles. It hasn't run in 5 years or more. Im trying to get it to fire off. Pulled the plugs and no spark at the plug when lying against the jug. I tried it with another plug with the original back in thinking it was the compression sensor. No luck. I installed a new ignition module.. yep still no luck. Forums are leading me to the BAS and the CPS. I don't want to be a parts changer and start throwing money at this thing. as you know no electrical part is returnable...I installed a new battery also. There is no security system but when I turn the key the lights flash fast like my 14 ultra. The old owner says there is no fob. How can I check the Bank Angle sensor and the crank position sensor? Or it is something slapping me in the face I don't see yet. I have a multi meter and troubleshooting ability. Thank you .

 

Start with the simple stuff. I assume you changed the spark plugs first. Check the spark plug wires, there's a resistance spec in the manual. Although the BAS and CPS are good candidates, I'd use that multi meter first.

Go through the ignition circuit starting at the battery and working your way to the spark plugs. Take a good look at the ignition switch, kill switch and coil. There are coil primary and secondary resistance specs in the manual, or someone will provide them here.

If everything looks good, then look at the BAS and CPS.

 

Ck sensor is just a small ac generator and you should see an ac signal if you hook your VOM across the two wires and crank the bike.

 

Im about to drag this bike out to the back yard and use it for target practice next to my sons fake deer... plugs are good, new coil.. tested a working ignition module from another working bike, grounded out pin 10 on the TSSM. Checked spark plugs on another motor. Spent 29 dollars for useless information on another tech support site. Any other ideas before I fill this bike full of lead??? Are there any qualified mechanics that will make a house call in Massachusetts. If this bike goes in the back of my van one more time its going back to the original owner who said pay me after its running. HEEELLLLLPPPPPP

 

Check the links below.
What have you checked so far?

https://serviceinfo.harley-davidson....-af747dddd469#



https://serviceinfo.harley-davidson....s=2001+softail

 

This is a carbureted not EFI Bike? Why are you grounding pin 10 on the TSSM? Open the link and on the left click on the first "2001 All Cabureted Softail...." that should open Main Harness sheet 1 of 9. On some older bikes the turn signals would flash 6 times when you turn the key on indicating a DTC is stored.

https://serviceinfo.harley-davidson....-af747dddd469#

 

Did you ever find the solution? I'm running into a similar issue myself and hoping for some direction. I've checked everything, except for what's causing the problem, obviously.

 

If you have a TSSM there is a security module. Check the PN on the TSSM/TSM to see which part it is. If you have a TSSM I would bet your issue is there as it will disable the ignition. You said the lights flash when the ignition is turned on which indicates the alarm is tripped.

 

if the alarm is tripped it won't even crank over

 

Did the OP ever get his bike running?