2008 Fatboy won't start

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Mar 30, 2021 | 04:41 PM

DavidMize

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2008 Fatboy won't start

It was in storage not winterized for 2 years. Battery is good, can hear fuel injectors but instead of cranking it clicks. If i tap the start button a few times without engaging the starter to get some fuel in it, it starts to turn over but then clicking again. Hoping it is something simple but have a feeling I'll have to take it to a shop but would like an idea of what I'm dealing with and what it'll cost me first.

Mar 30, 2021 | 05:42 PM

Dan89FLSTC

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Originally Posted by DavidMize

Battery is good

How did you determine that the battery is good?

Have you charged the battery?
Was the battery on a tender?
How old is the battery?

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Mar 30, 2021 | 06:08 PM

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Sounds like a dead battery to me.

Mar 30, 2021 | 07:58 PM

CoolBreeze3646

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Just because a battery shows good voltage does not mean it has enough cold cranking amps (CCA) to turn over the motor. Take the battery somewhere and have it tested for CCA.