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Old Feb 8, 2017 | 04:37 PM
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He came over with his 2000 Fatboy FLSTF. It won't start, we looked at the spark plugs, and ignition coil, it ohm out good. We notice that his odometer will not light up or anything, we tried changing bulbs etc. We don't know what to do. We both don't have the money to take it to dealer. Can anyone help.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2017 | 07:43 PM
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Check the contacts on the ignition switch.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2017 | 08:37 PM
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is it a carb or efi bike? check the battery connections an the ignition switch. does it turn over?
 
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Old Feb 8, 2017 | 08:44 PM
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Start with the battery and work forward. Fuses? How's the voltage on the batt?

The contacts on the batt can and will come loose.

How did he get it there?
 
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Old Feb 8, 2017 | 08:48 PM
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Get the service manual. Make sure your battery is 12+; make sure it's getting juice through the main fuse; make sure the crank position sensor is reading the right voltage; cam position senser if it has one reads right; tip over sensor is functioning; ignition module is functioning. Good luck.
 
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You say it won't start, does it attempt to turn over? More information would be helpful.
 
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Like stated above, Need more info.
 
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