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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 01:19 PM
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I have a 2002 FXST Softail standard...and it's finally gotten warm enough to ride...I noticed when I first start it (key on...stop button on...before it starts) there is a little red engine light on the dash...when I start it, it goes out...but after about 5 secs it will come back on for few secs and then goes out again...after it warms up it's fine....no more light...is the something that needs attention?....thanks
 
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 03:51 PM
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my 2000 fatboy did the same thing, was due for a battery.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 04:36 PM
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If you buy the service manuel , for electrical trouble shooting it will tell you how to check for flash codes, & tell you what the light is on / has come on for.
 
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