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Hello everyone! I have a 2005 XL Sportster C. I put my maxi fuse back in after the winter and heard a pop, followed by a tiny puff of stinky electrical smoke. Balls. So I start the bike, seems to be running fine, all fuses are good, I tested the only relay in the fuse box and it definitely clicks. But when I unchoke her, she dies. When I come up to a stop sign, dead. But starts right back up. Backfiring too. This is all after running fine until the end of last season, and even running a couple times through the winter. Gas was stabilized. ANY help is surely appreciated! Thanks so much in advance!

Hi Corey, welcome to TMW! You've come to the right place to solve your problem, and although this isn't my area one of our technical gurus will be along shortly. In the meantime, please parouse the rest of our threads and get to know the community.