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Old Nov 28, 2006 | 01:12 AM
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2000 sportster 1200 (all stock). It sat in the rain for a couple hrs. today, now all accessories work (blinkers, speedo light...) but no headlight or starter. I can't imagine it is that difficult to fix, but where do I start? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2006 | 02:33 AM
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2000 sportster 1200 (all stock). It sat in the rain for a couple hrs. today, now all accessories work (blinkers, speedo light...) but no headlight or starter. I can't imagine it is that difficult to fix, but where do I start? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Start with the manual.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2006 | 10:27 AM
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Check the wire connectors that go to the problem areas.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2006 | 10:31 AM
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get a hair dryer and start drying out the switches. Then start looking for problems.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2006 | 10:24 PM
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Break out the Voltage Meter
Check fuses

 
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