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Old May 3, 2010 | 02:47 PM
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My battery crapped out in the same way. I was riding all evening. Stopped for gas and it would not start. Towed home and it started fine in the morning. Next day...same thing. Towed home again. Bought a new battery and have not had a problem since.
 
Old May 3, 2010 | 02:55 PM
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+ ever how many on battery being shot. Try to get a jump start that will give you a definite answer.
 
Old May 3, 2010 | 04:22 PM
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Update: first Mad props to Brian at vicious Cycles in Atascadero (sp). Offered to bring a trailer and get us back on the road. As you know bike started so I drove down there to have him check it out. Battery and charging system are good. Tightened all wires on battery and the the starter. No issues. Price? He did it for FREE. Great people there! Even got a free tour of the shop and projects, great stuff! If anyone is in town look him up!
 
Old May 3, 2010 | 10:28 PM
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KUDOS TO DR. V-TWIN!
Very decent of you to respond so quickly and with genuinely helpful suggestions. I see so many forum vendors here who only make self-serving posts.

To the OP:
Hope the rest of your trip is uneventful.
 
Old May 4, 2010 | 12:19 AM
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Mad Props to Dr. V-Twin as I was sweating in the hot sun wondering WTF I was gonna do. Post and before I could walk to Walmart I gotta lifeline response!
 
Old May 4, 2010 | 01:30 AM
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I love a happy ending.

to Dr. V-Twin!

to Brian at Vicious Cycles in Atascadero!
 
Old May 4, 2010 | 02:19 AM
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Great news BRO.!!!
 
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