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Old May 19, 2012 | 03:38 PM
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I have a 1987 883 sportster it was running fine stopped to get gas now nothing batt is good yes the kill switch is in the run position. I press the start buttion and nothing. Any help would be great thanks.
 
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Old May 19, 2012 | 03:52 PM
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Blown fuse or loose battery cable connections (both ends of both cables) are the first place to start.

Is the headlight on and bright?
 
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Old May 19, 2012 | 05:58 PM
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its not in gear is it?
 
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I just go it figured out loose connection on the relay under the seat.
 
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