98 fxdl-key switch or startor/stator

[flyin64]

i thought i saw some posts just like my issue but they went a different direction. if there is a self help or elect forum post please send em my way

98 dyna low rider
new startor-3 yrs ago
new battery this year
new plugs, wires this season

turn key
press start switch
press ignition switch
sluggish startor but she fired-took it for a 45 min ride
parked her and have full charge on battery
repeat above and heard half a "click" and then nothing
tried it all again and got zippo from the ignition
no lights, even at key switch

a few days ago i noticed that when the key was on the odometer disply was slow in appearing but lights came on immediately

look forward to replies - stay safe all

mark

 

[glider]

You may want o remove the battery terminals and clean and reinstall them , neg off first and on last. Remember there are two ends to both cables.

If not that then check the cables themselves for resistance.

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Also check the ignition switch connections for any corrosion.

 

[Jack Klarich]

What The Boss said and add some dilectric grease to all electrical connections especially under the rubber boot at the starter cable:s

 

[flyin64]

thanks for the suggestion-i will check it out.

 

[sgmfisher]

Just because it is a new battery doesn't mean it is good. I would check my new battery first. That is the easiest thing to do. In the wind.

Pops

 

[blueglide]

Just because it is a new battery doesn't mean it is good. I would check my new battery first. That is the easiest thing to do. In the wind.

Pops

Thats a good point. I once had 2 bad new batteries in a row-it drove me crazy at the time as I believed the batteries must be good each time.
The second bad one had an almost invisible crack around one of the terminals.