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Old Mar 27, 2016 | 12:32 PM
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The TSSM in my 08 sportster went bad. Hoping this is the last item In a long list of things already replaced to get this bike to start, if I found a decent prices one on eBay could I settle for used part or would that be stupid to by used and chance it dying shortly after install?
 
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The TSSM in my 08 sportster went bad. Hoping this is the last item In a long list of things already replaced to get this bike to start, if I found a decent prices one on eBay could I settle for used part or would that be stupid to by used and chance it dying shortly after install?
no. i just did it a few weeks back:

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...l#post14841653

it's a good time to get an alarm/security (p/n 68924-07). if you don't already have it. i covered most of the must do's in that post.
 
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Thanks I appreciate it, this is my first bike and when it comes to working on cars in great, bikes are a different sorry so I'm learning as I go. Do I have to remove entire battery box to get to TSSM or is there a way to remove from the bottom?
 
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Thanks I appreciate it, this is my first bike and when it comes to working on cars in great, bikes are a different sorry so I'm learning as I go. Do I have to remove entire battery box to get to TSSM or is there a way to remove from the bottom?
you will just remove the battery. lift the tssm/tsm up through the hole and release the clips. it will come right out. other goes right it. 1/2 hour job if you don't get to touching stuff. it's covered in there. now would be a good time to grab a service manual too. i found mine on ebay.

i would offer you my tsm but it's a backup now.
 

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Thank you, I called rossiters and they wanted $152 dollars for one where I found one on eBay for $64 and free shipping. That's why I wasn't sure if I should try to buy used or not.
 
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Thank you, I called rossiters and they wanted $152 dollars for one where I found one on eBay for $64 and free shipping. That's why I wasn't sure if I should try to buy used or not.
used is a crap shoot but, there are so many people crashing sportsters that you should have no problem finding one in good shape. peace of mind and 1 warranty = 152.

did you check here for your part?
http://www.ronnies.com/micro.htm

there may be other part # that work. hold tight to see if someone else chimes in.
 
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