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Old Sep 25, 2015 | 01:46 AM
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So recently my bike seem to be having hard time starting. When I push the start it turns over 3-4 times very slow (wrrr...wrrr...wrrrr....) then vroooooom. I thought the battery might be low on juice but it's not and charging system seems to be fine.

Anyone else have this issue? Noticed it after I put in new AC..
 
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Oh and I've also added some sea foam since the PO had it sitting for awhile.
 
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I thought the battery might be low on juice but it's not and charging system seems to be fine.
Did you load test the battery and perform a charging system check?
 
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Did you load test the battery and perform a charging system check?
Didn't load test the battery but the shop checked the charging system during the break in service.
 
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No dice with new battery.... Thoughts?
 
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