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Old Mar 1, 2015 | 09:36 AM
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Default 2014 Heritage Softail Classic Start Issues
My wife's HSC sometimes will not start. Turning it back off and on again with key and putting in N seems to be the cure but still seems curious. Anyone else have this issue or am I missing the obvious?
 
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Old Mar 1, 2015 | 09:49 AM
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Haven't heard of this issue, but with it being a 2014, I'd take it back to the dealer and let them figure it out.
 
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I had the same problem with my 2012 the safety switch in the clutch lever was bad and only worked some of the time.
 
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Unless it's bad gas, ie; not premium of higher ethanol dosage. Weak battery or clutch cable adjustment. I'd consider checkin the electrics. Start by checkin battery connects.
 
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It should be under warrantee. Go to dealer.
 
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Like others said, take it to the dealer while it is under warranty. If you find out it is a bad part, are you going to buy it yourself or let the dealer replace it at no charge?
 
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Thanks for the replies. Definitely will take to dealer. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something.
 
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My 02 Springer did this, it was a loose ignition switch. I could wiggle the switch and turn off the bike. since yours in under warranty let the service department figure it out though.
 
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