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The dangers of bad punctuation:
It's time to eat, grandma. OK
It's time to eat grandma. Bad for grandma...and you.
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From: Carlsbad, CA
You guys need to get together.
And then there is:
“Throw grandma down the steps, the ball.”
or...
Throw grandma, down the steps, the ball.”
And then there is:
“Throw grandma down the steps, the ball.”
or...
Throw grandma, down the steps, the ball.”
Last edited by TriGeezer; Jun 15, 2018 at 02:12 PM.
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From: Honah Lee
A grunt as you first start to crank the motor. Especially on a car. On a Harley, it will grunt till it drags thru clearing a cylinder. Quite often, it will start with a loud bang kick fwd starting or back puffing thru air filter. This gives all the tin men time to swoop in and sale you other stuff. And of course, those sold all this other stuff feeding the BS.
And Welcome from Hampton Roads Virginia
And Welcome from Hampton Roads Virginia
Last edited by Jackie Paper; Jun 15, 2018 at 02:18 PM.
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From: Whiteland, Indiana
Gonna revive this one, since I am having issues with mine. Battery checked out ok (voltage, 305cca vs 310 rated). I tightened everything up, left it on the battery tender for a day, tried to start it and only heard chattering (starter not engaging?). If I use the compression releases, it will turn over....otherwise, if I don't use the releases, I have to use a charger and boost it to get it to fire. I just recently bought the bike and am starting to thing that there just isn't enough battery to fire it up consistently. 114 inch, 10.5:1. Thoughts?
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From: WACO
My thoughts? Purchase a new battery with more cranking amps. You have a hot rod motor with high compression. You need a bunch of cca. 
Edit. I noticed that you are in a cold climate. Cold is not good to batteries. Also cold oil does not flow well. Making it harder for that big ol V-twin to turn over. Good luck.
Edit. I noticed that you are in a cold climate. Cold is not good to batteries. Also cold oil does not flow well. Making it harder for that big ol V-twin to turn over. Good luck.
Last edited by OLD 96; Nov 13, 2018 at 09:58 PM.
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