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Old Jul 17, 2021 | 08:16 PM
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I agree with Max Headflow. I had the same problem. I went directly to the ignition switch and found a burnt wire. I takes about 2 minutes to check and not a lot of work involved.
 
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The switch was corrode clean bought new switch still no power
 
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Guessing and buying parts is not the way to find an electrical problem...

If you want to find out what the problem is without spending any more money, start at the beginning:

Get out your voltmeter.

Touch the positive probe to the copper stud on the main breaker (while touching negative probe to ground).

What is the voltage reading?
 
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Got a test light? Start tracing.
 
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Main breaker is where ?
 
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I don`t care about the money . I live in Lakeland fl U can`t get anyone to work on a Harley without leaving it for aleast a month
 
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I don`t care about the money . I live in Lakeland fl U can`t get anyone to work on a Harley without leaving it for at least a month
If you don't mind spending some money; drop some on the purchase of the service manual for your bike and start tracing, as has been suggested.
 
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Main breaker is where ?
It`s on the rear fender extension, behind the oil tank.
 
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