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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 08:10 AM
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So I installed a Bikes Choice drop seat kit on my bike
 
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 08:41 AM
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Ok ,go on.........
 
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Loose battery cable?
 
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Did you turn the key and flip the switch?
 
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Did anything "spark" during the install?
 
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Thanks guys I some how posted this twice I think im loosing it LOL anyway I got it worked out it was a loose electrical connection
 
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Looks good. How hard was the install?
 
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They said 3 hours but I think I would have had it done in 5 if I would not have had the trouble with the loose electrical connection. Now That I have one under my belt I could do it in 3
 
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