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Old Mar 6, 2016 | 09:28 PM
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So my 03 1200C Sporty just clicks when I hit the starter. The battery has a good charge and the connections all look good so I am pretty sure it is the starter. Are there any good write-ups or videos to see what is all involved? I have seen a few things about the process but nothing step-by-step. It looks fairly complicated but i am willing to give it a try if it isn't too bad. Any tips or tricks would be greatly apprciated as well. Maybe best place to get a starter?Thank you in advance for any and all help!
 
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So my 03 1200C Sporty just clicks when I hit the starter. The battery has a good charge and the connections all look good so I am pretty sure it is the starter. Are there any good write-ups or videos to see what is all involved? I have seen a few things about the process but nothing step-by-step. It looks fairly complicated but i am willing to give it a try if it isn't too bad. Any tips or tricks would be greatly apprciated as well. Maybe best place to get a starter?Thank you in advance for any and all help!
Personally, I'd be more suspect of the battery's ground cable. Sportsters are notorious for bad ground connections. I would detach the cable at both ends, wire brush the ends, then reattach snugly using dielectric grease. Connections can look good, but not be making good contact.
 
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Hey thank you guys! Looks like I need to do a little closer inspection on the Sporty.
 
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