Battery issues
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Battery issues
Anybody have issues with hard starts on an 07 when letting the bike sit for 3 weeks +...I have the security system in it but I would think that would be a minimum draw...went for a few short runs before going on vacation for 3 weeks and forgot to put the tender on it...had a hell of a time starting it when I got back (had to jump it)...took the battery out and it seems to hold a charge...this is the second battery in it (first one had bad cold cranking amps...HD replaced under warranty) this battery is about 3 years old.
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Battery life is unpredictable and yours may last a good while yet, on the other hand it may be getting to the end of its life. If you are going away on your bike and want confidence in it I would get a new one. Otherwise I would charge it overnight (should be long enough) and see how it performs. Take it out often, but give it a decent run each ride.
The longest a battery of mine has run is eleven years, but the shortest was barely six months!
The longest a battery of mine has run is eleven years, but the shortest was barely six months!
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Remember, these batteries are small in size and an alarm system along with other draws, do a number. I would keep it on a battery tender for while and see how things shake out before replacing the battery. Also, with all this heat make sure that your batteries are not going dry on you.
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