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Old Dec 4, 2016 | 06:44 PM
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Hay everyone I really have gone throw the mill on this one. I ride a 1986 sportster, well it was I just put a 2000 sportster motor in last nite. But Can't get her to do any thing. I have been reading all day and I don't even know if I am going in the right direction. I think that I have to get a new speedo that is electronic so talk to the ecm?
 
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Old Dec 5, 2016 | 05:56 AM
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You sure that has an ECM?
Pretty sure that both were a carbed machine.
Start at the battery, if in fact you are chasing an electrical(?) issue.
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Old Dec 5, 2016 | 06:00 AM
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Welcome to the forum. Some more specific details about your engine swap would probably get some more responses. You're not getting any spark?
 
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Old Dec 17, 2016 | 02:11 PM
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Welcome, throw in some details and I bet you will get your answers
 
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