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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 09:01 PM
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im new to this site i have a 88 softail it starts and runs for about 3 minutes and dies will not start until it cools down i thought it was ignition so i put a new one in still same problem the bike is getting fuel so i thought ignition any thoughts thanks
 
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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 09:32 PM
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is that the year? or displacement?sounds like year. very easily can be the pick in the nose cone. don't know if this is what you meant by replacing ignition. you really need more info if you expect good help
 
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that was supposed to be "pick up" the sensor that sees the window in the nose cone
 
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