Clunking sound start up
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I will just have to see if I can convince the dealer of that so they will replace it while it is under warranty.
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Cruiser
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From: Valdosta, GA
Had the dealer to try and find out why my batteries keep dying and they could not find anything wrong witht he charging system or any shorts any where.
They said it was just due to using a non harley battery. I had a interstate battery in it. THey stated aftermarket batteries will not last long and that the harley batteries will last 4 years or more so that is what I needed.
They said it was just due to using a non harley battery. I had a interstate battery in it. THey stated aftermarket batteries will not last long and that the harley batteries will last 4 years or more so that is what I needed.
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Had the dealer to try and find out why my batteries keep dying and they could not find anything wrong witht he charging system or any shorts any where.
They said it was just due to using a non harley battery. I had a interstate battery in it. THey stated aftermarket batteries will not last long and that the harley batteries will last 4 years or more so that is what I needed.
They said it was just due to using a non harley battery. I had a interstate battery in it. THey stated aftermarket batteries will not last long and that the harley batteries will last 4 years or more so that is what I needed.
Many, many members use aftermarket batteries that last years. How long are your batteries lasting? Do you keep your battery on a tender when not riding?
It also seems like you're hijacking your own thread. What did your dealer say about the compensator?
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The dealer fed you a load of BS. The Harley batteries I've had lasted barely 2 years and I keep mine on a tender all the time. The only real negative on my end is that I'm in Texas. Heat is not good for batteries.
Many, many members use aftermarket batteries that last years. How long are your batteries lasting? Do you keep your battery on a tender when not riding?
It also seems like you're hijacking your own thread. What did your dealer say about the compensator?
Many, many members use aftermarket batteries that last years. How long are your batteries lasting? Do you keep your battery on a tender when not riding?
It also seems like you're hijacking your own thread. What did your dealer say about the compensator?
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Cruiser
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From: Valdosta, GA
The dealer fed you a load of BS. The Harley batteries I've had lasted barely 2 years and I keep mine on a tender all the time. The only real negative on my end is that I'm in Texas. Heat is not good for batteries.
Many, many members use aftermarket batteries that last years. How long are your batteries lasting? Do you keep your battery on a tender when not riding?
It also seems like you're hijacking your own thread. What did your dealer say about the compensator?
Many, many members use aftermarket batteries that last years. How long are your batteries lasting? Do you keep your battery on a tender when not riding?
It also seems like you're hijacking your own thread. What did your dealer say about the compensator?
They said there is nothing wrong with the compensator it was just a bad starter.
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Lets hope ya just got a bad starter is what everyone is thinkin. Luk to ya.
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The more I have been reading on AGM batteries, long term charging with a "tender" and early AGM failure, I have stopped charging my AGM full time. I also had "the clunk" and momentary "back crank" warm. I replaced the battery last year and cleaned cables, the issue has been gone for over a year. Can comp and other things cause this issue? Yes. I have had no metal on my primary drain plug and fluid does not have the grey color. I feel my comp is surviving. Will update if I need to.
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I won't claim to have as much experience as you, but I've definitely had the clunk and kickback fixed by replacing a weak battery. The comp was checked and it was fine.