I realize there has been a lot of discussions on this or similar topics. I have a 2007 Heritage FLSTC. my key fob does not have a push button and battery for fob is new. When I push the start button nothing happens. Bike Battery is new pushing 12.6 volts, Have been able to bypass solenoid and starter rotates. All fuses are good. I'm thinking the start switch may be bad. Also what does the alarm antenna doe?
Push start button and get nothing
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I figured it out. Thank you for all the suggestions and help that you gave. I knew it was something simple. As it turned out when I changed the battery in my key fob I put the battery in backwards. I got to thinking about it and every time I tried to start the bike the alarm system would flash. So I looked at the FOB battery again and realized it was in backwards. Go ahead and beat me up I already feel stupid on this one. Once again thanks for all your ideas.
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I agree with Schmidty. I would start at the wires connecting the start / kill switches and the switch housing at the right grip. Even if everything worked after you changed the grips, sometimes it takes a little time and vibration for a pinched wire to wear through and short out.
Oh yeah -- you do have a gremlin bell don't you?
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Shitz happens but you had the Ballzs to come back and tell us which is cool. So many times People come here and get help and Leave never to be heard from again. Click on the forum tab at the top of the page theres a lot of good reading there and a lot of info.
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Not as dumb as my posting AFTER you had posted the solution. LOL. Glad you figured it out. A mistake is a mistake. It's not dumbass until you repeat it. Again. And again.
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Any embarrassment is always easily washed away by the fact that the bike is running, and it ultimately demanded little of your time and resources. Very glad you got it going.
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I have a 2014 street glide, I jumped it off using a car while it was running don’t know if that matters, but my friend crossed up the cables and heard a pop noice. Now I get nothing when pressing the start button. All fuses are ok lights and dash are lighting up. Fuel pump activates as well. Tried looking for a starter relay but I think Harley stop making relays in 2014. Need help before I have to take it to Harley!
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Funny how it is always someone else who connects battery cables wrong...
If all the fuses are good and the problem still exists, it means your "friend" cooked something in the electrical system...
LOL. I see you graduated top of your class at https://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671027034/ref=asc_df_0671027034/
That was an 11 year old post you (incorrectly) replied to there Ace.
Did you really sign up to this forum just to do that? :loco
I bet your parents are proud.
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This thread made me lol. Shmidty calling out a mechanic for throwing parts at a bike then ole boy joining just to say he thought the advice was bullshit lol.
really tho it is amazing at the “mechanics” that throw parts hoping it works. I made a buddy mad the other day. He is a freaking tech and called me wanting to borrow a spare stator I had and I asked. “Did you test the old one to make sure it’s bad” he said it’s gotta be it. Well I’m not giving you my spare part if you don’t even know yours is bad. Could of test it faster than calling me to ask. Turned out wasn’t the stator lol I don’t considered myself a mechanic but I have the sense to test stuff before I replace it lol. Sorry for the vent rant.
really tho it is amazing at the “mechanics” that throw parts hoping it works. I made a buddy mad the other day. He is a freaking tech and called me wanting to borrow a spare stator I had and I asked. “Did you test the old one to make sure it’s bad” he said it’s gotta be it. Well I’m not giving you my spare part if you don’t even know yours is bad. Could of test it faster than calling me to ask. Turned out wasn’t the stator lol I don’t considered myself a mechanic but I have the sense to test stuff before I replace it lol. Sorry for the vent rant.
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Understanding basic direct current principals and simple test procedures are just as much a part of being a qualified mechanic as being able to diagnose a flat tire, but some just push it away and say "I hate electrical".
Don`t troubleshoot, just change the relay, or starter, or starter switch, or a few batteries....
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The old man taught me along time ago. There are parts changers and there are mechanics. Anyone can be a good parts changers. But knowing why your changing that part makes you a mechanic. I love learning. Grew up working on bikes and cars and with the internet and forums like this I feel like I can fix about anything. Confidence is king I guess lol. But it’s satisfying having a problem troubleshooting and then fixing said problem. As soon as I get a new bike I get a service manual and read it cover to cover. Heck I have read service manuals to bikes I will never own lol. I learn everyday. Hopefully when I’m a little older I will be like some of the guys on here like shmidty and some of you other guys who know all the in”s and out”s to all these different models. It’s my goal anyways lol
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I been real lucky to. We have a couple old school guys at the store who can fix anything and don’t get mad for you looking over there shoulder and learning. One of our techs will even call me when he is doing a interesting fix and let me observe and learn. It’s a shame as those guys pass along or retire they take with them years and years of expertise and if no one is around while there here to learn what they have to share it’s just a waste.
I have my service manual sitting within arms reach of my desk.
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Went to car was to wash my bike before going on a long ride would not start back by the button but i can pull start and push start my 08 street bob help
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How can i buy pass the start stop switch
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I have a 2008 Harley street bob 93 took it to the car wash to clean it up before taking the wife for a ride sence then iv had to eather push or pull start my bike what can it do to Start it ezer
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