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Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by donald_4994, Apr 24, 2009.

  1. donald_4994

    donald_4994 New Member

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    hi im jeff, i have an 04 sporster 883, i went out to start her a few min. ago and when i turned on the key it was good i put the run switch to run, and when i hit start it clicked and i lost all electrical power. checked all fuses and bat and starter cables. i pulled the maxi fuse and let it set for a few i got power back and it did it again. now nothing, i can pull the maxi and when i put it back in the speed o just buzzes any help would be great.
    thanks
    donald_4994, Apr 24, 2009
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  3. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    remove and clean the battery connections at the battery and the frame. you have a bad connection. the bad connection could be at the maxi fuse, behind the fuse box. the battery may not have a full charge in it. let us know!
    chucktx, Apr 24, 2009
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    donald_4994 New Member

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    yep it was a bad connection at the maxi fuse. the fuse had some type o build up on it that i missed. thanks
    donald_4994, Apr 26, 2009
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Your good Chuck :)
    FLHTbiker, Apr 26, 2009
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  6. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    jeff, glad ya found the problem......
    flht.....even a blind hog finds an acorn once in a while!!!!!!!! lol lol
    chucktx, Apr 26, 2009
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