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Old Jun 21, 2024 | 06:00 AM
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Originally Posted by deathrowdave
I hate the starter buttons on Shovels , intermittently work then don’t work . I installed a waterproof button the sides of my dashes . Both have never had one issue since doing it . Seems as a stupid thing to say but check battery and ground cable connections , tight and clean .
My battery connections are good. I replaced the cables with new ones from all *****. I think at some time they were replaced with automotive cables. they didn't fit so well and looked beat up.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2024 | 06:07 AM
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My battery connections are good. I replaced the cables with new ones from all *****. I think at some time they were replaced with automotive cables. they didn't fit so well and looked beat up.

Need to use a VOM , to determine if the button is sending the signal to pick up the starter relay . As stated if you hear it click normally it’s good , but not 100% of the time . If you hear the click check voltage at the started cable and determine voltage at that point . Lots of places to have an unknown loose connection . Volt Ohm Meter is your friend in this case .
 
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Old Jun 21, 2024 | 06:14 AM
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I didn't know you were on the Island. Sunday is a big truck show at The Maples in Manorville, I will be riding my '70 FLH to the event. Stop by and say hi, mine is the one with bright blue paint and too much chrome.
 
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I didn't know you were on the Island. Sunday is a big truck show at The Maples in Manorville, I will be riding my '70 FLH to the event. Stop by and say hi, mine is the one with bright blue paint and too much chrome.
What time is that show? I will be taking the OP ferry Sunday morning and could stop by.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2024 | 09:48 AM
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Nide job on the old iron enjoying your thread on the slab shovel. It can be a hoot and a holler when you get the gremlins excused.
 
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I didn't know you were on the Island. Sunday is a big truck show at The Maples in Manorville, I will be riding my '70 FLH to the event. Stop by and say hi, mine is the one with bright blue paint and too much chrome.
Ain't no such thing as too much chrome
 
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