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Old Jun 12, 2011 | 07:55 PM
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Rode today for about an hour and after shutting off bike for only about ten minutes, bike wouldn't turn over fast enough to start. Model is a 2010 Ultra Classic. Had it towed back to the Harley shop and dropped off. Should find out tomorrow what the problem is. Seems to new for the battery to be bad. Any ideas. The HOG membership payed off with the roadside assistance. thanks Marvin
 
Old Jun 13, 2011 | 06:00 AM
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The shortest battery life I have suffered, on a new bike, was 6 months! Replacement was fine and lastest years. Sounds most likely for yours, but if there is an electrical problem that can make things worst.

Best of luck and let us know how you get on.
 
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Turns out it was just a bad batterry, charging system checked out o.k. Warranty covered the battery so all is well. Thanks
 
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