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Jul 14, 2011 | 03:54 AM

#11

teamstersteward

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From: Corpus Christi,Texas

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJ

I assume that he has also checked this. Every so often I have to retighten my positive battery cable. The vibration continues to vibrate it loose. I have installed external star lock washers and it seems to help, but still tends to loosen up. I have owned the bike for 8 1/2 years and have had to do this since I have owned it. Always seems to show up when I decide at the last minute to ride with the Florida Crew. Again! Just my experience.

ditto on the loose cable (I do not bolt my seat on anymore"lazy")
had a similar starting issue on the fatty turned out one of my breaker had some rust/corrosion so I clean it up and no more issue
good luck I hope you find an easy solution

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Jul 14, 2011 | 04:36 AM

#12

piperbob

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From: Putnam County, N.Y.

You checked both sides of breaker to ground?

Bob
97 Heritage

Jul 14, 2011 | 06:28 AM

#13

JohnFlorida

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From: Orlando

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJ

Loose positive it was. Figured it out last night. Take seat off and while going thru system the cable would reseat then put seat back on and sit down to start it would pull it loose just enough. Positive is a side mount with just enough cable. Wouldnt Harley think to use a longer cable and top mount so the seat would hold it in place . I cant believe I spent 5 hours tracking down a loose battery connection.

Jul 14, 2011 | 10:51 AM

#14

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From: Hooterville, Fl.

Glad you got it fixed John! Now jump over to the Florida Crew Section and introduce yourself. You need to join us on a ride sometime and better yet our annual get together is in Ocala the second week of Nov.

Jul 14, 2011 | 05:28 PM

#15

scoteh

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Good to hear that's all it was. Electrical gremlins are evil!

Jul 15, 2011 | 07:01 AM

#16

Sam07

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From: Orlando, FL

Every oil change I make it a point to check and clean(if needed) my battery cables. I have the L brackets on my battery and found the positive loosen up twice too. Its an old habit from owning 3 Buells.