Starting issue with '78 Sportster 1000
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So my dad has a '78 sportster that keeps having the same issue.
When the bike has been ridden for a bit and is warm the starter will fail to crank the motor....you can hear the starter but it wont start the bike.
Now, we have recently replaced the battery and have always put it on a charger after this issue has come up. Are there any well known issues with this year and model? Possible issues that leech the charge off the battery when its running? Or could it be something else?
When the bike has been ridden for a bit and is warm the starter will fail to crank the motor....you can hear the starter but it wont start the bike.
Now, we have recently replaced the battery and have always put it on a charger after this issue has come up. Are there any well known issues with this year and model? Possible issues that leech the charge off the battery when its running? Or could it be something else?
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I would check the starter or starter solenoid. When starting the bike cold take a reading on the amount of volts drawn at the battery. Then do the same with the bike warm. If voltage variation is quite bit, then I almost think the problem is with starter, but, I am no expert.
Last edited by 51spanky; 03-11-2010 at 02:00 PM. Reason: add info
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I dont know how to respond to your message about the electronic ignition but I will give it to you coil included (you pay for shipping lol) if you can tell me step by step how to wire up a points set up for my 82. jayflores0375@yahoo.com.
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