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Old Dec 21, 2018 | 08:34 AM
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2011 streetglide. just installed rocker amp. have had on charger. went to start and nothing. lights, stereo all work. checked battery cables, clean and tight. checked fuses, all good. Where is the ground located on the bike? That's only thing I haven't check to see if broke or corroded.
 
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Under the starter on the transmission.
Does the fuel pump run for 2 seconds?
 
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...... checked the 'kill switch' ?
 
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...... checked the 'kill switch' ?
That's what I was gonna say.. you beat me to it..
 
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Must go with the OP's description, no other information provided. When he hits the starter: NOTHING. Since the lights all light up, I would not suspect a grounding problem, but a wiring mix up with the amp install. But just like the OP describes, WE have NOTHING to go on. HE knows, but doesn't share, yet believes he has communicated completely.
 
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Must go with the OP's description, no other information provided. When he hits the starter: NOTHING. Since the lights all light up, I would not suspect a grounding problem, but a wiring mix up with the amp install. But just like the OP describes, WE have NOTHING to go on. HE knows, but doesn't share, yet believes he has communicated completely.
You having a bad day?
 
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You having a bad day?
When my wife does this to me over the phone, the 20 questions are easy. Over the net, the MIND READING more of a challenge. Feel free to start YOUR 20 questions.
 
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. Feel free to start YOUR 20 questions.
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Have to agree with btsom

So, pull up a chair and wait.
 
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need more data to help op. maybe its a 'troll' nes pas?
 
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