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Road Captain
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From: Maine
I won't argue with that! 
Thank you everybody for taking the time to read my thread and offer advice. This is a great forum!
Thank you everybody for taking the time to read my thread and offer advice. This is a great forum!
Road Captain
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From: beaumont texas
is the starter an aftermarket starter? i see you kept the warranty paper work very good. just make sure that this bike is charging, and keepinng your battery hot, or you may not be out of the woods yet. eletrical problems can be a little tricky at times.
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Road Captain
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Good idea! Will do. The battery is currently out of the bike, I'll hook up my battery tender. Thanks.
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From: sugar land, gulf coast, tx
When back together and the engine is running, your battery should be seeing 13.8-14.1 volts. That shows that the alternator is working. If it reads 12volts or less, it's not. Simple test to verify the charging system is functioning. tp dd50
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Road Captain
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Ah, got it. What is a good battery charger, as opposed to the battery tender? Any good brands out there?
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Road Captain
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Great, thanks! I will check that.
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Used all three modes on bikes and cars, always with success. tp dd50
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Road Captain
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From: beaumont texas
most any battery charger is fine, a slow charge is the best. when the charger starts charging you show be able to watch the needle move from a high number to a low number and then cut off, usually they have a green light indicating a full charge.
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From: navarre ohio
if a jumpstart worked, the starter is fine. sounds like a bad battery or cable. it only takes a few volts for the lights and solenoids to work,it takes a lot more to turn the starter. could be as simple as a loose or bad batt cable not carrying enough amps.