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Old Feb 13, 2021 | 03:00 PM
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Good Morning,

I have 2018 Fat Bob, since its winter i didn't drive for couple of months.
When i tried to start today, the vehicle makes cranky noise and doesn't start.
when i switched on the bike i see lights are on.. what could be the problem?
 
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Battery requires a charge.
When bike is parked the bike will still have a drain due to several consumers.
The slight drain can discharge the battery over several months.
 
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Battery requires a charge.
When bike is parked the bike will still have a drain due to several consumers.
The slight drain can discharge the battery over several months.
Thank you for the response.
Can you please tell me where can i find a battery charger which is inexpensive?
 
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Once the battery is fully charge, you may want to consider a battery tender.
 
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Originally Posted by jaybbb
Thank you for the response.
Can you please tell me where can i find a battery charger which is inexpensive?
Walmart or Harbor Freight.
 
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Amazon referenced a Deltran smart tender to keep your battery at it's peak. If your battery is really low the tender may not bring it back, but it's worth a try.In my 2013 owners manual HD recommends the use of a smart tender. Your bike should have a pigtail on the bike installed by HD and has a connector most used by small tenders. Plug your tender in at a wall outlet and the pigtail to your bike when it won't be ridden that often. Read up at Deltran at their website.
 
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I purchased a Deltran Smart lead/lithium tender to replace my non smart Deltran Tender. Plug it in and walk away. You can check Batteries Plus Bulbs


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Thank you for the response.
Can you please tell me where can i find a battery charger which is inexpensive?
 
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A good tender will recharge your battery. Next yr put it on when you park the bike for cold weather.
 
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