2014 Low Rider
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Well, starting with battery number four, I will try things the way you do. I know a lot of people who hook up the tender and just keep it on. Might as well try it this way.
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Dealer just called and said my battery was tested and found not to have enough cold cranking amps.
I bought the bike in May 2015. Original battery died on me and was replaced under warranty. Second battery crapped out on me and I replaced it with a Throttle X battery in March 2019. Is this normal to go through three batteries in 5 years and 3 months? Have never experienced this before with any previous motorcycle.
Even if my battery lacked the CCA would that cause it to just shut down while riding it?
I bought the bike in May 2015. Original battery died on me and was replaced under warranty. Second battery crapped out on me and I replaced it with a Throttle X battery in March 2019. Is this normal to go through three batteries in 5 years and 3 months? Have never experienced this before with any previous motorcycle.
Even if my battery lacked the CCA would that cause it to just shut down while riding it?
my 2014 is only on 2nd battery, changed first after 4 years just for peace of mind. the HD alternator is permanent magnet and will charge without exciter voltage. wonder if your voltage regulator is failing?
this is just armchair diagnostics, sounds like there is another issue. may be a good idea to get another tech to check it out.
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So Ive had my 2014 FXDL for about 3 months now and I just want my bars higher. The main issue is if I want to change my risers I have to get a new headlight assembly. Besides that, does anyone know how high of a handlebar you can go with stock wires/cables? Any experience/advice whether to go with stock risers and taller bars or get fixed bars without risers (T bars)? Thanks
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When you get the bike back I would try to do a lot of trips close to home. Just go ride around the neighborhood or whatever for awhile to see if the issue comes back. Bad battery doesn't seem very consistent with the issue you described. Best not to get stuck far from home.
Hope it is corrected but seems too easy lol
Hope it is corrected but seems too easy lol
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did they check your charging voltage?
my 2014 is only on 2nd battery, changed first after 4 years just for peace of mind. the HD alternator is permanent magnet and will charge without exciter voltage. wonder if your voltage regulator is failing?
this is just armchair diagnostics, sounds like there is another issue. may be a good idea to get another tech to check it out.
my 2014 is only on 2nd battery, changed first after 4 years just for peace of mind. the HD alternator is permanent magnet and will charge without exciter voltage. wonder if your voltage regulator is failing?
this is just armchair diagnostics, sounds like there is another issue. may be a good idea to get another tech to check it out.
When it gets too hot and I don't ride, I have generally charged the battery with my tender (Battery Tender Jr. for motorcycles) every five days during warm weather. Every 2-3 days during the winter depending on how cold it is. I wonder if I may not have been charging enough?