Do you think it's time for batt change
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Do you think it's time for batt change
I have an 09 low, it has the original battery. I keep it on a tender when it's parked overnight. Over the last week when I hit the start button it hesitates for a second or so, then kicks on no problem. Haven't had any other problems, just seems to hesitate a little longer. You think time for a new one or do I have some time with it. Thanks
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My 08 original battery starting doing that. It would hold a charge but had trouble turning over at first. I got it load tested and the amps were down from where they should be after a full charge on the tender. New battery was purchased and it fires right up now. I figured I was better safe than sorry. I don't like being stranded somewhere.
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My 08 original battery starting doing that. It would hold a charge but had trouble turning over at first. I got it load tested and the amps were down from where they should be after a full charge on the tender. New battery was purchased and it fires right up now. I figured I was better safe than sorry. I don't like being stranded somewhere.
Thanks, that's what I'm thinking also, was going bak and forth cause I didn't wanna drop the cash right now, but I don't wanna deal with a dead battery somewhere either
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Agree - at both ends - and check the condition of the starter wiring and connectors as well. If your battery tests OK but is under-charged, check your bike's charging circuits. There are Stickies in the DIY Electrics section to guide you.
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Thanks all for the replies. I ended up going to harley and picked up a battery. When I was installing it, I found some corrosion on the positive terminal, so cleaned that up. After wrestling with the negative connection for a half hour, as I was to lazy to disconnect it at the ground as I should of, it fired right up. So good to go.
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I just replaced mine... same year & model as yours, it was the original battery but I'm the second owner so don't know if prev. owner used a battery tender.
Its time to replace it. If you ignore it you risk regulator or stator failure or just getting stuck with a dead battery somewhere (sucks). Get a battery tender and use it whenever you aren't riding it for more than a week.
Its time to replace it. If you ignore it you risk regulator or stator failure or just getting stuck with a dead battery somewhere (sucks). Get a battery tender and use it whenever you aren't riding it for more than a week.