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Jul 31, 2011 | 08:28 AM

noridinsavage

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help from Sturgis???

Well the 93 Fatboy ran great for 3000 miles, but now she's having issues. Got here and the bike won't start, all lights work when I turn it on. So I got the battery tested and it had a bad cell so I got a new one yesterday and she fired right ip, and continued to do so all day.

I go to Start her this morning and once again no start, I even tried getting a jump and no luck. The only thing different on the bike is an accessory plug so I DC'ed it.

Stator and voltage regulator are both less than 1 year old, so I'm kinda stumped.

Any ideas, or if anyone wants to help a brother out with a tow from Blue Bell to Rapid city, please text 770-527-7741?

Thanks for any advice!!!

Jul 31, 2011 | 08:57 AM

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I assume you are saying it will not turn over since the jump didnt even work. Try tapping on the solenoid and starter while holding down the start button.

Jul 31, 2011 | 09:15 AM

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I have already tried that, something is draining it overnight and it has no cold cranking amps. I have it on a charger now.

Jul 31, 2011 | 10:58 AM

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Have you done a battery drain test. Disconnect the negative post and put a test light in between the circuit. If there is a drain it will light up.

Don't completely rule out a bad battery just because it is brand new. I got a bad battery from autozone one time for a Jeep. It was doing the exact same thing your bike is doing with the brand new battery I just bought. Needles to say I was pissed when they put that brand new battery on there test machine and it came up BAD BATTERY. I have them test the battery now before I walk out with a new one.

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Jul 31, 2011 | 12:44 PM

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I had them test the new one before I put it on yesterday. I charged it this morning and the bike cranked on the first try, I really think the accessorie charger was it. At Black Hills HD having it checked out. Thanks for the advice guys!!!

Jul 31, 2011 | 04:11 PM

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Get you home fix is to disconnect the battery at night...

Jul 31, 2011 | 11:50 PM

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Well HD diD a full electrical diagnostic and it was the accessory plug, so it is DC'ed and I should be good to go.

Thanks for all The advice guys, ready for Iron Mountain and Needles in the morning! My floorboards will be a little lighter hahaha