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Old Dec 14, 2012 | 12:53 AM
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I can't stand being cold. But I can't stand not riding either. Thank god our winters are mild.
What part of Alabama ?
 
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Old Dec 14, 2012 | 07:33 AM
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I have run the bike all summer without a problem. Sometimes it crank slow it first( like compression) but starts within a few seconds.
Does this occur when the engine is hot, or cold? What weight oil are you running?
 
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Old Dec 14, 2012 | 03:36 PM
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What part of Alabama ?
I'm 10 miles from the Tenn bridge south of Huntsville.
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Old Dec 14, 2012 | 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Alleyn
Does this occur when the engine is hot, or cold? What weight oil are you running?
That's a good point, will check. Let Harley do the 5 k service.just say synthetic bulk....Think I will do the 10000 myself.
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Old Dec 14, 2012 | 03:50 PM
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Ok checked battery, haven't rode since Sunday not on trickle .
Before starting 12.6v
Key on 11.79v
During starting 5.5v starts right up though
Idle 14.33v
Rev no change
Shut down after 2~min run 13.3v
12.8v after sitting few min.
New battery in my future? Can autozone check it on my way to Harley .
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Old Dec 14, 2012 | 04:18 PM
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Yeah, if your battery is going down that low at start up replace. Just had to replace mine.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2012 | 04:42 PM
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Yeah, if your battery is going down that low at start up replace. Just had to replace mine.
Is there a better place too buy a batt or just go to the dealer? Your bike is too cool like reading your modes. Want to do mine? Lol
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I ordered an Odyssey battery from Batteries Plus. Be sure and get the terminals for it too if you go that route. A little high, but suppose to be a good battery.
 
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I ordered an Odyssey battery from Batteries Plus. Be sure and get the terminals for it too if you go that route. A little high, but suppose to be a good battery.
Cheaper , more amps?
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Suppose to be better starting amps? So far so good.
 
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