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Old Jun 13, 2014 | 02:20 PM
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I have a 1989 sportster 1200. On the way home the other night it completely shut off. I have full power but no spark. I installed a new oem coil pack today and still no spark yet j have power to the coil. Anyone ever experience this? I'm at a total loss and hate bringing my bike to a mechanic because I feel if you have a bike you should know how to fix it but I'm totally lost with this one.
 

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Old Jun 13, 2014 | 02:36 PM
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Well, if you have power to the coil, I'd start looking at your ignition module, since that is what triggers the spark. Does it start at all at this point?

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