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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 08:44 PM
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I have an 06 Ultra Classic and for the first time today it didn't start , it made a clicking sound on the left side of the bike , alot like a re-set or breaker was re-setting , then nothing, I re-set the ignition switch off then back to run and it did this same thing three times until it started. Didn't do it again all day , any ideas what that could have been.
 
Old Mar 11, 2008 | 08:47 PM
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Battery voltage at the battery--load test? what do you have?
 
Old Mar 11, 2008 | 08:59 PM
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Definitely battery.
 
Old Mar 11, 2008 | 09:02 PM
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the battery has been plugged in all winter , gauges showed 14 running , rode about 60 miles today and started every time I stopped with no problem , but i was thinking battery tooo . I have 13,000 miles on it , how long will a battery last. ?
 
Old Mar 11, 2008 | 09:04 PM
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Thank you for your input , i will have it checked out. Thanks again
 
Old Mar 11, 2008 | 09:04 PM
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Battery.........usually 2-3 years.........maybe combined with a dirty starter or ground connection.
 
Old Mar 11, 2008 | 09:05 PM
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Thanks for your advice , i will have it checked out , thanks again
 
Old Mar 11, 2008 | 09:06 PM
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Every thing is clean , haven't check ground but will tomorrow , thanks for your help .
 
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did you get your voltage regulator replaced with the recall for that year ? just a thought I had mine recalled ......
 
Old Mar 11, 2008 | 11:05 PM
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It's probably your BATTERY. Get a tender and plug-in when ever you're not riding.
 



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