Ignition Issue?

  • April 28, 2013 8:44 AM PDT
    My 2000 sportster xlh883 is cutting out when I call for power on the hiway. As the engine cuts out, the speedometer drops to zero. Is this an ignition module issue or crank sensor?
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    April 28, 2013 11:57 AM PDT
    I'm gonna say crank sensor
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    April 29, 2013 3:08 AM PDT
    When the speedo drops to zero, do the rest of the electronics cut out to?
  • April 29, 2013 7:24 AM PDT
    I don't believe so. Lights stay on etc. could a bank indicator or VOES cause this?
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    April 29, 2013 11:12 AM PDT
    One more time; it's the crank sensor.

    Peace
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    April 29, 2013 11:25 AM PDT
    Yup, sounds like the crank sensor.

    Cost about $60 and should take less than 20 minutes to change.

    First thing I would do is check and clean the connectors. If that don't work change it.
  • May 11, 2013 11:52 AM PDT
    Turns out it wasn't the crank sensor. It's the stator. Though checking all the connectors is sterling advise. Thanks folks.
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    May 12, 2013 3:28 AM PDT
    Stator connection or fried stator?
  • July 13, 2013 11:32 AM PDT
    Okay, made a liar out of myself. Turns out to be the battery, which tested as good. replaced it anyway. All is good now.
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    July 14, 2013 1:28 AM PDT
    Oh my!!!! I was wrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrong? LOL Glad you're back up and running strong.

    Peace
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    July 15, 2013 3:43 PM PDT
    Amazing how many problems the battery can cause on these new bikes.
  • September 11, 2013 8:12 PM PDT
    I got an 07 ultra and have had a lot of problems with ignition, first I replaced starter with a upgraded one, then I replaced stator and regulator then the clutch basket etc and a new battery and it still gives me a hard time starting when hot. Any ideas ?
    Thanks.
  • April 11, 2014 1:16 AM PDT

    i am officially in the club! My beloved 07 Softail won't start, only clicks... I removed the battery, cleaned all of the connections, the voltage meters at 13V. I am thinking about replacing the battery anyhow. Then prolly the starter would be the likely next step?

    94zero
  • April 11, 2014 7:34 AM PDT
    Success !
    One new battery from Harley for a CRAZY $143:00 and my bike runs like a top. Even a little more snotty. Just
    to re-cap: the bike would only click click click when I tried to start it, it metered at 13 volts, But the battery was shot.
    Not cheap, but I am happy.