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Old Jun 29, 2020 | 11:07 AM
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i have a 98 xl 1200c. came home everything work great. when i went to go back out, bike wouldn't start. no headlight or neutral light. no power to starter button. any ideals?
 
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Old Jun 29, 2020 | 11:09 AM
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Start from the battery - what is its voltage.
 
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12.68 new battery
 
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Check voltage at next point down stream either on the other side of main fuse or circuit breaker.
 
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Check the fuses, and the battery cables at the battery and the ground connection.
 
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nothing at breaker. just noticed, front running lights (turn signals) aren't coming on either. turn signals work front & rear & brake & tail light working
 
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ignition fuse has power
 
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Have you got a wiring diagram?

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