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Old Aug 14, 2018 | 05:17 PM
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there are times that the my 1989 flhtc will not start... sometimes I hit the switch and nothing... hit it a again and it starts....sometimes it take 3 to 5 times hitting the starter switch.... there was a week ago I had to push start it... thanks for your help... John
 
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Old Aug 14, 2018 | 05:30 PM
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Might be a loose connection or starter, start at the switch and work your way back.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2018 | 05:38 PM
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thanks will check in the faring... pulled all wires on starter and put them back so I know they are tight.... the switch on the handle bars look good.... have not checked where it connect in the faring... thanks for your help....
 
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Just a thought but this is worth a read:

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/evo-c...ded-click.html
 
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Yeah that. ^^^ My 96 fxdwg did the exact same thing you are describing. I ended up going this route.
 
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Yankee Dog.... thanks will try it will let you know..... Navy... thanks for your service...
 
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