2018 Fat Boy 114 wont start :(

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Jun 14, 2020 | 08:39 AM

FormerNinjaNowHD

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2018 Fat Boy 114 wont start :(

So I just bought this bike 5 days ago and I am loving it, however, this morning it will not start! Bike comes on, all normal cycling up sounds, but when I try to crank it the mechanical whirring starts again (like when cycling up) but not an ounce of crank. I have tried leaving on Tender for an hour, starting in N or in gear, clutch is always in, tried with stand up/down—same result. Any thoughts?

Jun 14, 2020 | 08:44 AM

tmac00333

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Did you get it from a dealer? That would be a good move, call them and ask them WTF? Still under warranty?

Jun 14, 2020 | 08:48 AM

FormerNinjaNowHD

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I did, and of course they’re not open again until Tuesday

Jun 14, 2020 | 09:00 AM

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Battery voltage? Minimum of 11.5 required 14 would be much better

Jun 14, 2020 | 09:02 AM

FormerNinjaNowHD

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It’s on the Tender now and I need to grab a voltage meter, don’t have one. A few have told me maybe key fob battery??

Jun 14, 2020 | 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by FormerNinjaNowHD

It’s on the Tender now and I need to grab a voltage meter, don’t have one. A few have told me maybe key fob battery??

The bike wouldn't power up if the fob battery was dead. It sounds like the bike's battery is not putting out enough voltage to start the bike. You can pull it and have it tested at most auto parts stores. Does the tender have a light showing its status?

Jun 14, 2020 | 09:27 AM

OldMike

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You can get a volt meter today, you need one anyway.
My battery just sitting around for a couple of days (no tender) will still show 13.2 volts and starts the bike right up.
I don't trust auto parts store load tests, I worked at Advanced Auto Parts for a short time. If your bike is a couple of years old and battery is not holding good voltage it's probably time for a new battery. I buy aftermarket batteries with at least 400cca rating.

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Jun 14, 2020 | 09:48 AM

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Is the kill switch on the handle bars in the run position

Indeed it is

Jun 14, 2020 | 01:12 PM

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**Update...replaced the battery, with patient and welcomed help from wifey 🤘🏻, (lost the negative mounting bolt inside bike and she McGuyvered it out with metal rods!🤪&#129327