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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 06:24 PM
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Default New positive battery cable looks like a pain !

Is there an easy way to get the nut back on for the positive battery cable at starter looks like a pain in the A$$.
 
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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 07:56 PM
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your right it is!

I had to take the derby cover off the primary then you can loosen the bolts that mount it to the motor so you can rotate the starter and get to the nut. If somebody has a better way I ain't heard it....
 
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Originally Posted by kong123
Is there an easy way to get the nut back on for the positive battery cable at starter looks like a pain in the A$$.
What year Sportster? I only know about pre-2004
 
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Old Jan 22, 2013 | 06:02 AM
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2001 Thank you
 
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