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Old Dec 8, 2015 | 02:10 PM
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My bike since new hesitates briefly before turning over. Anyone know why? I've heard other hogs sound the same way with that slight hesitation before turning over.
I was guessing it was the ACR which is electronically controlled.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2015 | 02:26 PM
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My 2015 Limited has a slight hesitation/drag when starting as well. Its never failed to start, so I'm guessing its the nature of the beast. I keep the bike on a battery tender, so the battery stays fresh and cycled, so I know its not the lack of battery power that creates the hesitation. I purchased the bike new, and its done this from day one. I'd say no worries. "Stay Calm and Ride On".
 
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Old Dec 8, 2015 | 02:57 PM
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my '14 ultra has done it since new.....my first Harley so I never gave it a second thought, just figured they all do that. never failed to start though.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2015 | 03:21 PM
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I'm glad to know my bike isn't the only one that has this "feature".
 
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Old Dec 8, 2015 | 06:16 PM
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I'll do some research,but ,I know the headlight is turned off during start and ACR is activated.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2015 | 06:23 PM
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Mine has always done it as well.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2015 | 07:07 PM
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Maybe compression release ?
 
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My '15 Limited Low does it, my '91 Evo Softail did it. I suspect it's because on the first compression stoke the rotating mass has no momentum to overcome the compression, even with a release. Once it gets past that initial pump it gets a running start on the next cycle.

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I'd be curious to hear from anyone who has installed the H-D heavy duty starter. Wonder how much difference it makes?
 
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Wouldn't hurt to check battery connections and grounds on the motor and frame.
 
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