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Old Sep 15, 2020 | 01:35 PM
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Just purchased a 2018 Fatboy and had a great first weekend of riding. Put it away for the work week and on Sunday the battery was completely dead.. Did I do something wrong or should I get the battery tested? I added a charger to see if that will get it going... thanks!
 
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Old Sep 15, 2020 | 02:49 PM
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Any mods of an electical nature added to the bike? I'm in my third riding season on mine and the battery has been fine. Congrats on a great purchase, you're gonna love it!
 
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Old Sep 15, 2020 | 05:43 PM
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Nice! I still cant get over how good looking of a bike it is.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2020 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by James Ford
Just purchased a 2018 Fatboy and had a great first weekend of riding. Put it away for the work week and on Sunday the battery was completely dead.. Did I do something wrong or should I get the battery tested? I added a charger to see if that will get it going... thanks!
Hey - another ‘18 Fatboy in Apex!!!! What are the odds? I’ve had my 2018 since Christmas and it’s been a great bike. Hit me up and we can meet up sometime.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2020 | 09:49 PM
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niiiice James,............ I think I bought the evil sister a few weeks ago
they might even be twins........
Dont know if it makes a diff.... did you switch the kill switch back on by chance after you stopped it?......

 
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Old Sep 16, 2020 | 09:02 AM
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Very nice bike! I have a 2020 and I just love it. Is it just the camera angle or is your tank-badge crooked?
 
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Old Sep 16, 2020 | 09:35 AM
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Welcome to the forums from Virginia......nice bike!
 
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Old Sep 16, 2020 | 10:05 AM
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Congratulation on your new ride.
 
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