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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 08:53 PM
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Friend has a 97 Fatboy that he rode today to get fresh gas, 1st ride of season, and came home to get more clothes. Left bike idling in drive while inside and when he came out it had died. Ran fine to and from station. Tried to restart and no go. WIll crank fine, pulled plugs and no spark. Put a new coil on and still no spark. Any ideas greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, Mark
 
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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 10:36 PM
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- ignition module ?

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Old Mar 13, 2008 | 12:09 AM
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getting power to the coil?
 
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Old Mar 13, 2008 | 06:33 AM
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He has not checked the power to the coil. WIll have him do that and see what is there. Thanks for your replies, MArk
 
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Old Mar 15, 2008 | 01:28 PM
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Default RE: 97 Fatboy problems Help please

If you haven't checked it yet check the lead coming from the sensor up to the coil. Had it happen to me on a trip one time.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2008 | 02:24 PM
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check the ign circuit breaker
 
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Old Mar 15, 2008 | 10:45 PM
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Problem found. Cam position sensor cooked. Waiting on part to be here Monday. Thanks for all replies, Mark
 
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