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Old Jul 16, 2021 | 07:52 AM
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Default No ignition , nothing come on
What do I check first ?
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Kill switch. Battery. We are going to need more details after that. Year, model, modifications, any preceding symptoms, age of battery.
 
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Well if "nothing comes on" we know we have some form of an electrical issue right away.
 
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97 Heritage tested Battery .it`s good . mostly stock with 274,000 miles
 
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Kill switch. Battery. We are going to need more details after that. Year, model, modifications, any preceding symptoms, age of battery.
how do i check kill switch
 
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How did you determine that the battery is good?

How old is the battery?

The battery must be fully charged, and then load tested.

If you did not have the battery load tested then you haven`t checked the battery...

This bike has a very simple electrical system, it will be easy to find the problem, you just go one step at a time.

But one thing is for sure...

The Kill switch is not the problem.
 
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If the battery is charged and everything is hooked up right, it's probably the ignition switch. They get corroded, then overheat and melt.
 
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Originally Posted by Dan89FLSTC
How did you determine that the battery is good?

How old is the battery?

The battery must be fully charged, and then load tested.

If you did not have the battery load tested then you haven`t checked the battery...

This bike has a very simple electrical system, it will be easy to find the problem, you just go one step at a time.

But one thing is for sure...

The Kill switch is not the problem.
Took battery to where i bought it they check said it was good
 
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Originally Posted by Max Headflow
If the battery is charged and everything is hooked up right, it's probably the ignition switch. They get corroded, then overheat and melt.
Thanks I`ll check it
 
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