not to steal your thread but i have a similar problem..i have exactly the same bike a 2008 883 and for some weird reason it just wont start at all, doesnt even try to turn over..and the battery life is fine. I did mess with the handle bar placement a little today and was wondering if that somehow messed with my alarm system because when i try to start the bike it stays armed..i will try to switch out the battery on the fob to see if thats the issue but i doubt thats it because it started fine just three days ago, anybody know if i can just disconnect the alarm to start the bike..any suggestions would be appreciated..