86 sportster 883 put new batt in starter works but wont

SOURCE: setting new cams on a 883 sportster

witch timing marks the one on the cams or the flywheel if you lined all the cam marks up with the pinion gear your good to go the mark on the flywheel is for ign timing only

Brad Hurt

• 36 Answers
• Posted on Jan 24, 2009

SOURCE: Won't start?

With just this info.Not knowing if the engine is stock or has bigger cams or high comp pistons.I would say check the starter solenoid by running jumper wire from one side to the other.then check ALL connections for corrosion and tightness

SOURCE: I have Harley Davidson 2000 Sportster 883. I

Neg cable corroded thru.
I bet you have 12v at the battery and less at the other end of the neg cable.
I had the same problem.

SOURCE: harley sportster clutch

You just need to adjust your clutch cable.

SOURCE: I have a 03 883 sportster cranks over but doesn't fire

Are you getting spark? I know this seems obvious but check the kill switch if this particular model has one.