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Old Jan 12, 2018 | 04:43 AM
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Check the size and condition of your battery cables at both ends.

How old is the battery?

Have you had the started tested?

Your ignition timing may be too far advanced?

How much cranking pressure is in each cylinder?
 
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Old Jan 12, 2018 | 06:59 AM
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Good Intel so far. If you have a charger try getting it to take a full charge, should come out about 14.6 volts and run at about 12.5. Make sure no short with volt ohm meter.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2018 | 03:42 PM
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no not my first but is my first harley... no more rice for me lol....
 
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Old Jan 12, 2018 | 03:44 PM
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fires right up when jumping from my jeep i have a monster battery in it because of all my lights
 
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Old Jan 12, 2018 | 03:52 PM
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Replace the battery..problem solved
 
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Old Jan 12, 2018 | 05:21 PM
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Welcome to the site. Lots of good info here and great people willing to help.

Sounds like you need to talk to Revtech to get the correct info on a correct fix.

Good luck! Let us know what you find out.
 
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