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Old May 29, 2010 | 07:36 AM
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Question 1998 Fat Boy - Circuit Breakers
When I was trying to start my bike for the first time this season I lost all electrical power. Assuming it ws a circuit breaker I found a box of 4 breakers under the seat next to the battery. Swapped out each one but still no power. Are there other breakers or is there another problem?
 
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Did you check the battery cables? Make sure they are tight. Also check the ground for the battery cables. That is where I would start.

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God suggestions. I failed to mention that I was cranking gthe bike and trying to start it. I had cranked for several minutes when I lost the electrical power.
 
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Sounds like you have a short somewhere. Maybe a bit of exposed wire that is touching metal. Fuses are all good I assume? Sometimes jiggling the relays will help too.
 
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Main breaker is on the fender behind the tranny.


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The box for circuit breakers is on the rear fender as you say. It has four 15 amp breakers that I swapped out 2 at a time with the two new breakers I have. No change.

Since there is no power anywhere, is there a main breaker also?
 
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Originally Posted by MrVertex
The box for circuit breakers is on the rear fender as you say. It has four 15 amp breakers that I swapped out 2 at a time with the two new breakers I have. No change.

Since there is no power anywhere, is there a main breaker also?

Read my last post, I did'nt say it's in a box.

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I know this thread is old, but having the same issue with a 98 FXDWG, I can't find the main to test it. Any help would be appreciated.
 
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