Battery/Starting Issues....
Battery/Starting Issues....
I recently installed a battery tender, this was after I was having issues with starting. The issue, at starting, can be best described as a hard start with several attempts to start the engine. At the point of igniting, there is a loud "pop" from the exhaust.....similar to a deceleration (which I do not have).
Since having the tender installed and plugged in, constantly. I still have the same starting issue. I am thinking I just need to replace the battery, but I'll like to take this issue to the masses before moving forward...
Specs: '09 FXDB, everything is stock except for a Stage I air cleaner, plug wires.
Thanks in advance for the advice, opinions and smart-****-ery...
Since having the tender installed and plugged in, constantly. I still have the same starting issue. I am thinking I just need to replace the battery, but I'll like to take this issue to the masses before moving forward...
Specs: '09 FXDB, everything is stock except for a Stage I air cleaner, plug wires.
Thanks in advance for the advice, opinions and smart-****-ery...
Club Member
Joined: May 2006
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From: Virginia
I know it sounds stupid but recheck your battery connections. Mine looked tight too after replacing the battery but it would have a hard time starting. I tightened it a little bit more and that made all the difference. Starts fine now.
I agree with you and stilup, and he should clean the battery cables on both ends. Take them right off and take a small wire brush to them and then finish them off with a cleaner. I used brake cleaner but any kind of contact cleaner would do it. Give the battery a good charge and see how the bike starts. If it still does the same thing then I would think because of the back firing there is an ignition issue, maybe the timing.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2005
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My night train died on the road a few times, started right back up. The battery connections looked clean and tight.
Pulled the connections anyways, sanded and cleaned the connectors, put on some dielectric gel, put it all back together, never any other troubles.
Pulled the connections anyways, sanded and cleaned the connectors, put on some dielectric gel, put it all back together, never any other troubles.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Virginia
Check if the quick disconnect is not allowing for a solid connection. My bike was having a hard time starting with a new battery. I checked the connections and they were tight. I moved the connections for the quick disconnect closest to the screw head allowing the battery cable to be right against the battery terminal and the bike has had a problem since.
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