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Old Oct 11, 2011 | 02:58 AM
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i need some help i have an 1987 flhtc looking for a wiring diagram for the main power. the battery fully charge you turn it on there no lights the gauges doesn't do anything talk to the guys @ harley all they won't to do is sell me a new bike i rather repair this 1. if any 1 has a wire diagram for this yr. or what wire it might be will help
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Old Oct 11, 2011 | 10:33 AM
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will the bike turn over or start and run fine. just a lighting issue?
 
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Bike will not start @ all no power
 
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Old Oct 12, 2011 | 01:11 PM
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ok this sounds like your main circuit breaker or main fuse (sorry can't remember which is on that particular bike)
have you verified that you have excellent ground connection at both ends of the battery cable?
have you verified you have excellent power connection at both end of the battery cable?
 
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The connection are good @ the battery thank you for information hopefully this is the problem
 
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pay special attention to the ground wire on the battery where it attaches to the frame. That MUST be a good solid connection free of corrosion.
 
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