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Old Feb 7, 2017 | 03:56 PM
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I need help please with a carbureted 2003 Springer.

While trying to adjust the Throttle friction adjusting screw the bike was starting fine 3 or 4 times in a row, then nothing, except the faint click from the Starter Relay. Bike is in Neutral with the Clutch pulled in.

I made sure battery was charged according to Charger, and tried another battery. Then I installed a new Starter Relay and a Button on the solenoid.

Still no start only the faint click.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2017 | 04:47 PM
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I would have a shop load test your Battery, unless the other one you tried was new.
Good luck.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2017 | 05:11 PM
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It's either the battery, bad starter or a bad ground.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2017 | 01:09 AM
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Starting 3-4 times in a row? Did you let your starter cool off between starts?
 
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I found problem was in the wiring. Cleaned off all connections and it starts up just fine. I appreciate the help and advice from those that offered. Thanks
 

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