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Old Jun 29, 2015 | 07:19 PM
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Hey guys,
Wanted to jump over here and see if anyone has ever seen this. 1997 Sporster 1200 Custom. Wife pulled it out today, (ran ok day before ) and turned on key, "click" dead. Pulled seat wiggled , jiggled wires. Ignition would power back up and do the same thing. Narrowed it down to (before it got dark) that when I pushed down on the metal strap that holds the battery, it was ok. Tightened down strap and it was fine. Ran it around all over, seems ok . ( I know this is not right, but it worked) figured I would post up and see if someone else has seen this before I start tearing it apart. Thanks, Brian.
 
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Make sure your battery terminals are tight.
 
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Make sure your battery terminals are tight.
Battery was tight, going to pull battery and check where ground goes to frame, best guess starting point.
 
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Found it. Cable broke right at connector at starter. Was burnt on the end, so probably been like that for a while.
 
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Good to see you found it.
 
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