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05 sportster no start

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by kamui, Mar 25, 2005.

  1. kamui

    kamui New Member

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    This being my first bike, I dont really have a clue what i'm doing.
    I tried to start my bike, and heard a chattering, but no start. Some friends at work told me that battery was dead. So I charged the battery and it worked. This started happening repeatedly and often. FInally, I charged the battery, but had no response at all, no lights, no chattering, no start. I figured I killed the battery, so I went and bought a new one. Upon installation of the new battery and attempt at starting, there was a brief chattering and then nothing. Given this, I don't think the problem is my battery, but I don't have a clue what it might be, can anyone help?
    kamui, Mar 25, 2005
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Check the connections on the wires to the starter make sure the ground to the frame is good you might scrape a bit of the powder coat off the frame under it to get a better ground.

    If it's an 05 it should be under warranty so I'd take it in to the dealer and have them check it.
    hotroadking, Mar 25, 2005
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  4. kamui

    kamui New Member

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    problem solved

    Thanks for the advice. problem was the battery was not properly grounded.
    kamui, Mar 27, 2005
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