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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 08:12 PM
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I use my kill switch religiously and it was my ignition switch that went south.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 08:20 PM
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Another potential cause is the Engine Temp Sensor. Had a very similar problem that this has solved on my 03 UC. It only costs $37 and is located just behind the horn on the back of the front cylinder. Requires a 3/4" deep well socket to replace.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 08:31 PM
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Casual water from rain, or a bike wash and easily get in the fuel adder connection with the ECM under the seat (PCV, Ect.) and cause an intermittent short. Dielctric grease is your friend!
 
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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 09:04 PM
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Main CB in front of the Batt. Thats what was wrong with mine.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 09:38 PM
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This is kind of a question to all and maybe an answer to the Problem. Do Harleys have bank angle sensors ( a switch that shuts the motor down if you drop the bike). I ask because when I owned a Goldwing I had the same problem...bike would quit and not restart until you turned the ignition off and on. Turned out to be a defective B/A sensor. Just a thought
 
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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 09:42 PM
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Thanks all for your quick responses, nice to get some advice on the problem. From the descriptions others put I think my first step will be to clean the contacts on the kill switch, then try it for a while to see if the problem returns. Appreciate the assistance.
 
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