It's possible that the new battery is defective. It's happened before on here so I wouldn't put that out of the realm of possibilities. I got a battery at Walmart a while back for my Charger and it wouldn't start my car, took it back and got a new one, problem solved.


If not that, could be a bad starter pulling way too many volts. Whatever it is, good luck.

 

Great thread.
Mune is starting sluggish too and I can't remember if it always did it or time for a new battery
i'm going to run some tests on it this weekend and see what volts I get out of it.
I got mine in October 2013 so it's three years old.

 

My dad had the same problem on his 15 rg at 7000 miles. Took it to the dealer and they said it had a dead cell.

 

Any recommendations on an aftermarket battery that's just as good and cheaper than Harley?

 

Mine also was slow starting. Measured 5v while starter engaged. Got a new battery and all is good. Am I supposed to have an increase in performance also? Seems like it runs better.

 

I get from 2 1/2 to 3 years. The last battery replaced lasted 2 1/2 years. I do use a battery tender.

 

have you ever noticed how much your bike runs better after oil change?

 

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/gener...l#post15337594

 

I went with the Deka ETX30L Battery, PAID : $97.95 from High-Tech Battery Solutions Inc off e-bay. Free shipping and no tax.
My battery was still working but weak. The battery tender (harley) never went to green because it wouldn't charge that far. only charged to 14.5

 

I solved my problem on Amazon. Yuasa 500CCA battery for $137. Cranks better than new. We'll see how it goes this winter. I ride all year in VA. If I work graveyard shift, my bike will be outdoors all night and need to start at 5 am. Temps can go in to the teens......