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Old Apr 3, 2024 | 03:53 PM
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Greetings,

I have an 84 Softail. One day I was riding with no isssues. The next day, it wouldnt start. After some testing, I found there was no spark at the coil. The next day, I called a buddy to help me load it so I could take it to my uncle to hopefully help me resolve the issue. But I tried to start it just to see and it fired right up. Next day, it wont start. Without testing, I just order a new coil in hopes that was the issue but still not spark.

What should I do from here?
 
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Check the ignition switch. Common fault.
Then do you have power to the coil?

 
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Old May 31, 2024 | 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by panhead_pete
Check the ignition switch. Common fault.
Then do you have power to the coil?
I just installed a new switch within a month of having these no spark issues. How do you test the switch?
 
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