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Old Apr 29, 2020 | 01:35 AM
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Originally Posted by MilsurpShooter
You mentioned you replaced all your fuses... Sure they're all seated properly?
I would start with the fuses, and backtrack to everything you did to the bike after you got it out of storage.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2020 | 09:17 PM
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When checking for spark, make sure that you have a plug installed in the rear head. If not you may not get spark. ECM needs compression on the rear cylinder to ensure firing order.
 
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