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Old Dec 13, 2007 | 04:27 PM
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Need some help from you Great Americans! My bike has been sitting for a while (crappy weather, traveling alot) and I am a relatively new rider. When I went to start the ole girl yesterday it tried to turn over, and then started making a clicking noise. I am assuming it is the battery, if so how do I get it going again? Thanks in advance.
 
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Old Dec 13, 2007 | 04:37 PM
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Check your cables. Make sure they are tight. Loose cables is commons on these things. Charge the battery and hopefully you will be good to go.

 
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Old Dec 13, 2007 | 04:40 PM
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It is your battery. Put it on a charger or jump start or push start. It should stay charged if you keep riding it.
 
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Old Dec 13, 2007 | 04:40 PM
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What kind of bike? Carb or fuel injection? If it's injected, you can not push start it. Well, it is possible to jump it, I personally would not recomend it. A trickle charger will be your best bet. Do not use a car charger, unless it has a trickle option. Otherwise you'll end up frying your battery. And you may want to think about getting a 'Battery Tender', to keep her all charged up and ready for you. They can be had for about $50. Make your battery last a long time. Hope this helps.
 
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Old Dec 13, 2007 | 04:47 PM
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Thanks for the assistance and advice. I've got an '04 Super Glide Sport, Carb
 
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Old Dec 13, 2007 | 05:03 PM
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As above thats your solenoid clicking with not enough power in your battery to start. Definately buy a battery tender and keep it connected via 2 tails connected to your battery with a common plug. When you fancy a ride disconnect the tails / plugand your done.
Probably the best investment you can make.
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Old Dec 13, 2007 | 05:13 PM
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Ditto, all the above

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Just ask Doug. He plugged a pot in back in September. Should be ready Christmas morning.
 
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