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Old Sep 10, 2005 | 12:23 PM
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My 03 will light up, but hit the starter and she's dead, then won't even light up. Had a heavy load last ride, but rode home without trouble. Had the problem turn up this morning. The sun is shining and gotta ride, any help out there?
 
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Old Sep 10, 2005 | 03:10 PM
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Hows the battery? Sure its charged up? Check all connections to battery, grounds, starter, check fuses and circuits.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2005 | 03:42 PM
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Had same problem, was the regulator.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2005 | 04:39 PM
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Hey thanks for the response. I have 12.5 on the battery. I took apart the starter button, took out the battery, pulled off the seat, and picked and poked around looking for a chafed or broken wire. Not finding one, I tried to start her, and she fired right up. I noticed though my right amber right running light was out, but not the blinker. I switched bulbs and it was just the bulb, I think. I'm headed to a friends wedding, so unfortunatley I'm done playing with it for the day and I don't dare ride it ( I'm might miss the open bar). Hoping to get a ride in tomorrow, but hesitant to go too far. If you can think of anything else to check, I'm all ears. I'm going to keep an eye out for a short. Thanks for your help - Linkster

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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 01:42 PM
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Hey, Thanks for all your help. I found the ground at battery terminal was loose. I gave it a 3/4 turn and she fired right up. Would've written back yesterday, but had to get out for some ride time. Thanks again, - Linkster

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Glad to hear you got it going.
 
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