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Old Apr 16, 2013 | 12:42 PM
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I just got my bike all set up for the nice weather, it fired up first time no problem, after a few starts it was having trouble firing and I thought it may be the 5 year old battery so I bought a new one put it in and I am have trouble starting the bike
when i turn it over sometimes it will catch and turn other times it sort of humms then clicks a few times then catches , starter or solenoid.
I know its going to get worse before it gets better
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Old Apr 16, 2013 | 01:04 PM
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check your ground to the frame..when I say check it I mean take it off and clean it and reinstall it...also check where the wires go onto the starter....
 
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Old Apr 16, 2013 | 04:38 PM
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Will do & thanks
 
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yup, sounds like a bad ground
 
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Yes. +2 on the ground wire.. But probably time for a battery too.
 
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Originally Posted by fmfpj
Yes. +2 on the ground wire.. But probably time for a battery too.
Ditto.. and he said he already bought a new one...
 
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Old Apr 16, 2013 | 08:31 PM
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I agree not that it matters but I had the same problem on an electra glide purchase a kit to rebuild solenoid but it turned out to be bad gnd.
 
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grounds all check out cleaned everything put it all back together tried starting and al I got was starter spin think it is starter clutch
 
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All done changer starter clutch went for a ride 2blocks from HD dealer blew a hose to my oil cooler what a mess got them to fix it and now Im a happy camper (biker)
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Check the wiring on your fuel injectors under the tank. I had the same issue and the wire was chafed. Disregard wrong thread
 
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