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Old Aug 13, 2024 | 06:45 PM
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Old Aug 13, 2024 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Sexylexy

Need help on electrical issues?

Are we supposed to guess what your problem is......??

We need a bunch more info than that if you want us to help.....

I'll start by saying with any electrical issue, first check the battery... a load test, not just voltage test..

Then inspect the battery cables for clean, tight connections. Not just at the battery, but also the other ends of the battery cables, especially the ground at the frame in front of the battery, under the seat. That ground if compromised, can cause all sorts of issues...

Once the battery source has been checked and proven to be reliable....

Check for codes... They can lead in the right direction....

So try that stuff, as well as furnish more info, specifically what your problem is, what work you have done recently, and any mods to your bike...

Many on here are willing to help, but we need info to offer an educated opinion....
 
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Old Aug 14, 2024 | 03:18 AM
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Some interesting comments, boys. I'm 72, foot-long beard, knuckle-to-knuckle tattoos, still ride my '08 Crossbones. Started with a '48 Hydraglide, will end my journey with this. You can have your opinion, I've got my Harley. We both still turn heads and make pretty girls smile.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2024 | 04:31 AM
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Originally Posted by akjhsiua
Some interesting comments, boys. I'm 72, foot-long beard, knuckle-to-knuckle tattoos, still ride my '08 Crossbones. Started with a '48 Hydraglide, will end my journey with this. You can have your opinion, I've got my Harley. We both still turn heads and make pretty girls smile.

I'm guessing, u are responding in the wrong thread.

A little side note, Harley didn't have a hydra glide till 49.

Now back to the OP.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2024 | 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Sexylexy
Need help on electrical issues?
Nope. I'm good.
 
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I love this bike!! Why the F--K Harley discontinued it is beyond me!







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Same could be said for the Night Train.
 
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Originally Posted by akjhsiua

I love this bike!! Why the F--K Harley discontinued it is beyond me!

Originally Posted by JY Kelly

Same could be said for the Night Train.


I suspect both bikes weren't meeting sales expectations... that is usually why a model is dropped...

I have grown to really like the Cross Bones, but I didn't like it at first. I also believe it wasn't a big seller during its run.....

I sure seem to hear/read about more people wanting a Cross Bones now, than I ever remember hearing about it before...

A good friend just got a Cross Bones, it has me thinking...
 

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Originally Posted by Sexylexy
Need help on electrical issues?
Originally Posted by mpaquette
Nope. I'm good.
I'm good too, but thanks for asking.
 

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Originally Posted by hattitude
I suspect both bikes weren't meeting sales expectations... that is usually why a model is dropped...

I have grown to really like the Cross Bones, but I didn't like it at first. I also believe it wasn't a big seller during its run.....

I sure seem to hear/read about more people wanting a Cross Bones now, than I ever remember hearing about it before...

A good friend just got a Cross Bones, it has me thinking...
You're 100% correct about sales. Still, the Bones and Train were two of the coolest bikes Harley ever produced, IMHO.
 
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