2021 FXLRS Won't Start
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2021 FXLRS Won't Start
Hey All,
I'm new to the forum and new to Harleys in general, but looking forward to joining the community and growing to love these bikes.
I recently purchased a 2021 Low Rider S (may be dumb to buy right at the end of the season, but had exactly what I wanted fall into my lap and couldn't pass it up), and put ~200 miles on it in the first few weeks. Unfortunately I had a tip over and damaged the handlebar clutch lever, so the bike sat for a few weeks while I waited for a replacement off of back order. The replacement came in, I replaced it, took it around the block a few times to make sure everything was good, and then it sat for another week while the weather was bad. It got pretty cold over the course of that week, with lots of rain.
Well I went to go move the bike down the street today, and it won't start... Headlights turn on, all the lights work, the battery reads a little low at 11.32 V but I can't seem to see any indication that it might be too low from the lights or gauges. When I try to start the bike, I can hear it click and then it seems like it tries to turn over, but only makes it about "half a crank" before the lights go out momentarily and the bike "recycles" itself, almost like I've flipped the kill switch all over again.
Any thoughts? I can't seem to find much about the case where it starts to crank and then just stops, but have found lots about just hearing a click, which isn't what I'm seeing.
My initial thoughts are obviously the battery (but doesn't seem TOO terribly low) or the starter (when I started the bike after the handlebar clutch lever replacement, it was a longer start than usual, and I let go of the starter just before it turned over. I then had to turn the kill switch off and on to get it to start again. Maybe it's possible I burnt it out then?).
Sorry if this is a super basic question, but I'm new to street bikes and looking to learn as much as possible. Thanks for any help!
I'm new to the forum and new to Harleys in general, but looking forward to joining the community and growing to love these bikes.
I recently purchased a 2021 Low Rider S (may be dumb to buy right at the end of the season, but had exactly what I wanted fall into my lap and couldn't pass it up), and put ~200 miles on it in the first few weeks. Unfortunately I had a tip over and damaged the handlebar clutch lever, so the bike sat for a few weeks while I waited for a replacement off of back order. The replacement came in, I replaced it, took it around the block a few times to make sure everything was good, and then it sat for another week while the weather was bad. It got pretty cold over the course of that week, with lots of rain.
Well I went to go move the bike down the street today, and it won't start... Headlights turn on, all the lights work, the battery reads a little low at 11.32 V but I can't seem to see any indication that it might be too low from the lights or gauges. When I try to start the bike, I can hear it click and then it seems like it tries to turn over, but only makes it about "half a crank" before the lights go out momentarily and the bike "recycles" itself, almost like I've flipped the kill switch all over again.
Any thoughts? I can't seem to find much about the case where it starts to crank and then just stops, but have found lots about just hearing a click, which isn't what I'm seeing.
My initial thoughts are obviously the battery (but doesn't seem TOO terribly low) or the starter (when I started the bike after the handlebar clutch lever replacement, it was a longer start than usual, and I let go of the starter just before it turned over. I then had to turn the kill switch off and on to get it to start again. Maybe it's possible I burnt it out then?).
Sorry if this is a super basic question, but I'm new to street bikes and looking to learn as much as possible. Thanks for any help!
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Like NODYNA said, that voltage is too low. Have the battery charged AND load tested.. In a 2021 bike, the battery SHOULD be OK, but your's isn't so start there.
It's been my experience that a lot of wonky stuff that we see from our bikes can eventually be traced back to the battery.
It's been my experience that a lot of wonky stuff that we see from our bikes can eventually be traced back to the battery.
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There are a lot of electronics on your bike.....recommend you use a battery tender if you let it set for more than a week or so. You need min 12v for battery to operate properly. 11.3 is low. And it should be under warranty. Check with your dealer.
And for all new comers, I say the following:
Welcome from Spartan Country, Michigan!
I tell a lot of new comers to the forum to get: Factory Service manual and the Parts manual. Get a three ring binder and record all your maintenance, repairs, accessories, etc. This will be a great reminder of what was done when. And great material to pass along to the new owner should you sell and upgrade. Also know how large your fuel tank is, a rough idea of your range per tank, and record your fuel usage. I have an app called Simply Auto that I record all my fuel used. I use the odometer and use the fuel gage as reference only. I reset the odometer to zero on fill ups, and I know I can safely get 200 miles on a tank on around town riding, and upwards of 230+ on trips.
Good Luck!!
And for all new comers, I say the following:
Welcome from Spartan Country, Michigan!
I tell a lot of new comers to the forum to get: Factory Service manual and the Parts manual. Get a three ring binder and record all your maintenance, repairs, accessories, etc. This will be a great reminder of what was done when. And great material to pass along to the new owner should you sell and upgrade. Also know how large your fuel tank is, a rough idea of your range per tank, and record your fuel usage. I have an app called Simply Auto that I record all my fuel used. I use the odometer and use the fuel gage as reference only. I reset the odometer to zero on fill ups, and I know I can safely get 200 miles on a tank on around town riding, and upwards of 230+ on trips.
Good Luck!!
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