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Old 09-21-2018, 07:06 PM
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I have an 02 sportster when I go to start up it just clicks.. have lights and horn and when I put it on the multi meter it is 12.87. will take to auto parts and have it checked any thoughts

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Old 09-21-2018, 07:36 PM
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First place to start is to check the battery cables "End to end" for integrity and good, tight connecitons. More here: https://www.hdforums.com/how-tos/a/h...e-start-412787
 
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thanks ill start tomorrow
 
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Then have the battery load tested. Most if not all auto parts stores will do it for free.
 
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After testing the battery and cleaning all the electrical connections, be sure to reinstall the battery and cables exactly as outlined in the service manual.
 
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thanks all … it was the battery, it was 5 years old
 
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Originally Posted by dkin01
thanks all … it was the battery, it was 5 years old
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