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Old May 25, 2012 | 09:34 AM
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Need help I just bought a 1983 ironhead.im having trouble with the electric bike ran fine generator light came on bike started but when I shut it off and turned the key immediately nothing would come on but if I waited just a minute turned the key the light would come on and bike would start. Now nothing happens the head light comes on but nothing elsewhen I hit the start button all that happens is the relay clicks.took the headlight off when headlight is not touching metal other lights work and horn but very softly and when I hit the front break the back turnsignal lights up. Any ideas
 
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