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Old Feb 3, 2022 | 12:28 PM
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I replaced my battery due to the old one being bad. After installing the new battery the bike would turn over but would not start. I also noticed that after turning the switch, the fuel pump would kick on but the kill switch was off which I don’t believe ever happened before. All lights, dash, and radio come on. Wondering if this has happened to anyone else. I plan on pulling the plugs and plug wires tonight to see if that could be the issue
 
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Old Feb 3, 2022 | 12:34 PM
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Double check all the battery connections. Did you leave anything off that may have attached to a terminal.

I would look at your fuses.

Good luck
 
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Old Feb 3, 2022 | 01:19 PM
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If it were me id start all over again. Its a tight apace and something could have been pushed down under the battery that should have been connected
 
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Old Feb 3, 2022 | 01:42 PM
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The connection for the fuel pump sits on the caddie that gets moved to remove/replace the battery. Very easy to miss reconnecting it.

Even though you mentioned hearing the fuel pump, I would start by double checking those connectors that are mounted to the caddie.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2022 | 08:40 PM
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If you removed the ECM for better access, is the plug now fully seated and latched?
 
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FIRST thing.......Welcome aboard from Old Cape Cod.

SECOND thing.........what the hell are you working on??????

YEAR?
MODEL?
Any MODS you've done to the bike?

I dont know how anyone can give any advice not knowing what you're working on........thats just shooting in the dark!
 

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