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Old Nov 14, 2012 | 02:32 PM
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Brand new 2012 Deluxe. The dealer ''forgot'' to out put in transport mode so when we loaded it up in the truck and drove across Germany it killed the battery. I got the thing charged and put it back in. Lights, horn and everything works, makes the usual buzz when I switch to ON, but doesnt do a damn thing when I hit START. Not even the slightest engagement of the starter. Any thoughts?
 
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Old Nov 14, 2012 | 11:35 PM
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Do you have security and the fob battery is good?Dealer did the same to me and the next day my fob battery was dead.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 06:46 AM
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Read your owners manual!

Is the bike in gear? On the jiffy stand? There are cut-outs on these things, any one of which may go west. Phone the stupid dealer for advice. If you have a European spec bike it may be different to US versions, which not many on HDF will be able to help with.
 
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