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May 26, 2019 | 06:40 AM

alden83

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Power!

Hey guys! No crank no start. On accessory I get power to speedo light only, on ignition I get nothing. Battery good, fuses/relays good, ignition switch cleaned and tests good. Checked for bad grounds and pinched wires in common areas. Checking starter next. Why is my speedo bulb under power when everything else is dead? Seems weird

May 26, 2019 | 06:51 AM

WP50

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What kind of bike ?????

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May 26, 2019 | 08:17 AM

alden83

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What kind of bike ?????

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1998 Softail custom fxstc

May 26, 2019 | 09:34 AM

Beemervet

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Check the kill switch.

May 26, 2019 | 10:28 AM

texashillcountry

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Check the kill switch.

Kill switch is my first thought as well.

May 29, 2019 | 07:40 AM

Dan89FLSTC

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Originally Posted by alden83

Checking starter next. Why is my speedo bulb under power when everything else is dead? Seems weird

Checking starter?.... Exactly how would a starter cause this issue of no power when ignition switch is on?

Forget about the starter and keep your wallet in your pocket, and do some systematic troubleshooting, cheap easy stuff first.

Make sure the battery is fully charged, take it to an auto parts store and have it load tested.

Clean all battery connections.

Once this is done, get your voltmeter and check voltage at the fuses with ignition switch on (read voltage at each side of fuse).

Let us know what you find.