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Old Jul 22, 2017 | 02:08 PM
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I have a 1995 HD Sportster 1200. I turn the key and have no power. Checked battery and replaced the ignition switch. no lights no nothing. Any advice on what to check next?
 
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Check your ground connections at battery and frame...besides the battery itself, it is usually the most likely cause.

If that is okay, then check/replace the main fuse....assuming you have absolutely no power anywhere.

If fuse okay, check wiring harness/connections.

It is just a process of elimination.
 

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Old Jul 24, 2017 | 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by DJCarp
I have a 1995 HD Sportster 1200. I turn the key and have no power. Checked battery and replaced the ignition switch. no lights no nothing. Any advice on what to check next?
Any luck?

Like hscic said, it's a process of elimination. Starting at the battery.

Also, "checked the battery" means what? Did you remove the cables and clean the terminals? Check the negative cable ground?

Did you check for voltage coming into your ignition switch? etc....

Take it a step at a time and let us know what happens.
 
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