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(@dennis-peabody)
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I have had problems with my Harley Ultra Classic not starting, it starts to cranks and then stops. It has been a  on a trickle charger and states it is charged. My switch on the bars does not always work so my starter has a button to push in those times to start it. That button to has been sticking in when I try to start it and i loose all power. I took the seat off last night to check the battery and tried to start it and notice sparks flying off my positive connection. I took a closer look and noticed some of the wires were burnt and melted and the connection was loose. I am not great at electrical but I think i will be trying to fix the connections myself and hope that this fixes the issue.


 
Posted : April 5, 2026 10:11 am
Thane Lewis
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Generally it’s pretty easy fix for a battery lead. Hopefully it hasn’t damaged any electronics.  You didn’t specify the year of the bike.

 

Only real concern is whether you need to replace the end of the cable due to damage and if there’s enough length to do so.


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Posted : April 5, 2026 5:25 pm