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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 05:18 PM
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Went for a ride today but when i first started my bike the it hesitated then fired up. Battery has been on a tenderizer and it really hasn't been that cold. After I ride it for a while and stop it starts fine. Baffled maybe the tenderizer is not working properly. Any suggestions would be great.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 05:49 PM
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Answer.... Probably nothing but could be ageing battery!
 
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 07:20 PM
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not even 5 months old it just seems odd
 
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Old Nov 22, 2009 | 01:05 AM
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Has it happened before or after?
 
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Old Nov 22, 2009 | 06:37 PM
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it really helps to know the year and mileage of the bike. There can be several reasons the bike is doing this. Battery can be dying. even though it is 6 months old, it can still be going dead. Also a starter can be hanging up. My first guess is battery, take it out and have it checked. The alternator seems to be charging and the battery seems to be taking a charge from the alternator. Check the battery and check out the charger.
 
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