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Old Jul 4, 2022 | 03:35 PM
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Okay. So I’ve finally I think with fingers crossed for this harness sorted out. And I know this is gonna sound like such a dumb question to most if not all of y’all. But if I knew I wouldn’t ask. And I don’t want to mess up. So
I have 3 connections I need help with.

1.) the ground from the frame. Obviously this goes to the ground on the battery ??

2.) the black wire. Coming off the circuit breaker? Where does this attach?



3.) this black wire comes off the ignition in the cam cover. But where does it connect?? The positive on the battery? To the starter?


What wire connects to the positive side of the battery?


I know the jokes are probably endless but at this point my brain is fried. Please help.

 

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Old Jul 5, 2022 | 12:02 AM
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What year and model is that motorcycle? Somebody with access to a wiring diagram will be able to assist you.
 
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Here's what YOU stated, and I quote YOU, "I know this is gonna sound like such a dumb question to most if not all of y’all." I have already sent you the Factory Wire Diagrams for the Sportster C and S models. Just look at your previous post and print it out. You have the information, Now USE IT! YOU need to trace the wires from point a to point b. Such as the Ignition Module. Follow the wire on the diagram and see where it goes.
 
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Any wires that come off the module go into the plug under the motor and are not attached anywhere but into that plug.
I can't help you with the other issues.
 

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