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Old Jul 4, 2009 | 08:38 AM
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I have a 2009 Nightster, just did a bit of re wiring. Everything seems to be working fine but when I try to start bike it doesnt. Sounds like it wants to turn on but just wont. I hear the fuel pump working and once the engine light is off I start it... cranks cranks cranks wants to turn on just wont. I charged the battery full and tried again, same thing. Any suggestions?
 
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And what was the rewiring?
 
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I have a 2009 Nightster, just did a bit of re wiring. Everything seems to be working fine but when I try to start bike it doesnt. Sounds like it wants to turn on but just wont. I hear the fuel pump working and once the engine light is off I start it... cranks cranks cranks wants to turn on just wont. I charged the battery full and tried again, same thing. Any suggestions?
I removed all connectors, crimped all wires. I removed all buttons on hand controls and relocated run/start switch. everything else works, all electrical.
 
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