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Old Feb 6, 2013 | 03:20 PM
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I have a 2006 1200C Sportster. Today, I took the battery out and noticed what looks like a ground wire attached the the mounting stud of the ICM mount. It is located under the seat in the indentation at the front of the fender. The ground wire is on the left side and looks like it runs toward the batter. It is identified by the yellow arrows in the picture.

The wire is cut. I can't see any indication of what it should be connected to. Everything seems to be working fine. Can anyone help me figure out where it should go?

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Old Feb 6, 2013 | 06:54 PM
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alarm antenna wire?????????
 
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Old Feb 7, 2013 | 12:31 PM
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did the bike possibly have any aftermarket lights or anything like that? maybe parts were removed and they just left that wire?
 
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