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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 01:14 PM
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Ok I have built a pretty stout 95" motor, well lately I have been having a little trouble starting... as if my battery is dead, it clicks clicks clicks and then turns over, but my battery is brand new and I charge it once a week. Or actually "tend" it! I was wondering if the compression was to much and I just needed a bigger starter or something like that?? Please help??
 
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 03:18 PM
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any chance the battery cables loose or the ground is touching paint and not the best it could be where it meets the engine.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 04:46 PM
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yep, sounds like the battery not maintaining its voltage under load.

But the Denso starter on the bikes will also just click when the soleniod contacts are just about worn out, i assume your 2005 model bike hasnt done that much starting?
 
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 05:01 PM
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The higher compression bikes are harder to start especially when they are hot. Do you have the extra hole in the heads for compression releases ? If so, I would install them and if not I would start by checking out the electrical system. Even if the electrical checks out, you may have to have the heads drilled.
 
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