2003 sportster troubleshooting

[link81]

trying to revive my new to me 2003 sportster LE. PO told me it had a blown motor but no details.
prior to condemning the motor I want to verify that it truly needs a new motor.

when I put the key on the post I get 2 short beeps (good) however, when I move the shifter in and out of neutral I don't get the single confirmation beep (odd)
when pushing the start switch, nothing happens, no coil click or anything. I did some tracing out in the coil box and found the line feeding the starter is a direct short. so I'm sure that a new starter will be needed, probably a coil as well.

is there anything that I can do the test out the MPEM? I've already checked the fuses and replaced any suspect ones. I found the 6 in the MPEM and there is a 15A that's in the coil box. am I missing any?

also where is the best place to buy mikuni carb rebuild kits?

 

[TrashPanda]

My 2002 sportster le gives the 2 beeps when the key is in but I have never heard a single beep when moving my shifter in or out of neutral. A little more info on the motor would help? Single motor or dual motor. Mine is a single 951 and I am currently repacing both coils rebuilding the starter and hopefully boating without problem by Wednesday

 

[link81]

single 951. (all the LE's are single I believe)
interesting about the neutral beep.

pulled the starter out and rusty water poured out of the block. Pretty sure the motor's shot. now to research replacements.

 

[TrashPanda]

I’ve looked for replacement motors but in Canada options are limited. I have seen motors on sbt.com But I think that if i end up having to redo my motor I’ll get my red seal mechanic friend to do a complete motor job for me over the winter.

 

[link81]

there are 3 I know of, SBT, SES and full bore.
I've heard good things about sea and they're relatively local, so shipping shouldn't be horrific.