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Mar 17, 2008 | 11:53 PM

Demonsmasher

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Key was left in accessory mode

Hi guys. I am a new rider. Just bought my first 2004 HD sportster xl 883. This is my first bike that I will be learning on. Anyways. My dad brought the bike to my house for me and road it into my grage. He turned the key and by a mistake pulled it out in the accessory setting. I did not see this till the next night when I noticed that my speedo was lit up. It was in this setting for about 30 hours. I hoped on it and it started just fine. The speedo had a light yellow tint to it. Did this hurt the bike any? Is the speedo supossed to be bright or is this the right brightness for it?

Mar 17, 2008 | 11:55 PM

6o66er

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RE: Key was left in accessory mode

wow! you were able to start it!? that's a damn good battery! lol...the speedo light if I remember was yellowish on my bike when I got it....couldn't tell ya now though.

Mar 18, 2008 | 12:00 AM

Demonsmasher

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RE: Key was left in accessory mode

Yea it had a new battery on it when I bought it from my dads friend. thanks for such a quick reply. Haven't really had time to set on it and check everything out real good. Wife is still mad at me for getting a motorcycle. I am takeing the MSF course nest month to get my licens.

Mar 18, 2008 | 12:01 AM

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RE: Key was left in accessory mode

Yeah, your doin fine if it starts & runs, good excuse to take it for a long run though...you know...to charge the battery right?

Mar 18, 2008 | 06:13 AM

chornbe

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RE: Key was left in accessory mode

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ORIGINAL: Demonsmasher

Hi guys. I am a new rider. Just bought my first 2004 HD sportster xl 883. This is my first bike that I will be learning on. Anyways. My dad brought the bike to my house for me and road it into my grage. He turned the key and by a mistake pulled it out in the accessory setting. I did not see this till the next night when I noticed that my speedo was lit up. It was in this setting for about 30 hours. I hoped on it and it started just fine. The speedo had a light yellow tint to it. Did this hurt the bike any? Is the speedo supossed to be bright or is this the right brightness for it?

Grab a Battery Tender (brand name for a specific type of long-term battery conditioner & recharger). They're cheap insurance. Let it sit on it for 24 hours. You'll likely be fine but you might as well go ahead and give the battery a proper conditioning charge.

Mar 18, 2008 | 06:27 AM

TigerofH

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RE: Key was left in accessory mode

From what I've been told, the tender will prevent about 95% of the charging problems as well. Just leave the bike plugged in when not in use, and you're good.