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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 11:50 AM
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Default Hard to start cold

Is it the nature of the beast to be hard to start below 45 degrees with the 20w50 oil,I know the old battery might have something to do with it now but its been a bear to start when cold since I bought my 07 FXD in 08 so other then keeping it in a heated garage or thinner oil is it just the nature of the beast or can a much stronger battery be purchased to help in the cold weather starting.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2013 | 02:35 AM
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The battery needs to be fully charged. I recommend a trickle charger for the down time between rides. You can usually find an alternate battery other than stock, with more cranking amps.
 
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