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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 09:02 PM
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@barrygreen: wired the run to the power so when you turn the key the fuel pump starts automatically starts, and wired up a push button start using the black/red and white/black wires. i didnt think the clutch button that the lever hits would effect anything but could be whats baffling me.... ill try it tomorrow
All my junk is older than yours. But when I eliminated the ignition switch on my Sportster, both the accessory and run wires needed to be hot for everything to work. Maybe or maybe not the same for yours but something to check and confirm.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 09:05 PM
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How long since it last started?
 
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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 09:29 PM
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not sure what wire that is i'd have to investigate to see. it last ran about 3-4 weeks ago and before that a month or so
 
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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 09:44 PM
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So the bike is turning over... i never saw you answer that question lol

Did you check all your fuses and relays? ( starter relay went out in truck today)

If you turn key on, fuel pump primes, its in neutral should crank right up obviously. Check your coil to make sure your wires are plugged into the back of it. I dont think it could be from bad gas with all the additives they add now.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 09:50 PM
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@tripn88: yeah the bike is turning over. the harness is connected to the back of the coils. not sure how to verify a bad relay other then replacing it. im gonna try and replacing the "system relay", checking plugs for spark and double checking the quick connect fuel line..
 
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