Problem starting 08 Sportster 1200
#1
Problem starting 08 Sportster 1200
I can't seem to get my bike to start easily, and sometimes at all. It goes to crank strong for a second then just clicks...
It sits outside under a nice cover and tarp. I'm not sure if it's due to the weather, it's been 40-60 here. The morning I want to use it I connect the trickle charger until its full.
The battery looks OEM, the auto part checking the battery and they said it has 58% life left. I'm about to buy a 270CCA battery since I don't even know how old this OEM battery is, there is no date marked on it.
Any advice?
It sits outside under a nice cover and tarp. I'm not sure if it's due to the weather, it's been 40-60 here. The morning I want to use it I connect the trickle charger until its full.
The battery looks OEM, the auto part checking the battery and they said it has 58% life left. I'm about to buy a 270CCA battery since I don't even know how old this OEM battery is, there is no date marked on it.
Any advice?
#3
You need a new battery. And if that's the original battery in the bike, it's served you very well. I'd probably buy another of the same.
#4
Would you guys be opposed to a non OEM battery?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/291809161029...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
http://www.ebay.com/itm/291809161029...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Last edited by blinkwatt; 01-23-2017 at 07:46 PM.
#6
I agree it sounds like it time for a new battery , however if its over 50 % Life left (not sure if they mean 58 % of capacity after load test ) I would think it should still start the bike., It would probably be worth checking that all the connections are clean and tight , both ends of the cable and that the cables themselves are in good shape. Also try putting voltmeter on it and see what the voltage is when cranking.
Last edited by SIDECAR BOB; 01-18-2017 at 12:12 AM.
#7
I agree it sounds like it time for a new battery , however if its over 50 % Life left (not sure if they mean 58 % of capacity after load test ) I would think it should still start the bike., It would probably be worth checking that all the connections are clean and tight , both ends of the cable and that the cables themselves are in good shape. Also try putting voltmeter on it and see what the voltage is when cranking.
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Incase anyone is wondering the battery I linked above worked amazing. Bike started first crank! Thanks fellas!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/291809161029...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
http://www.ebay.com/itm/291809161029...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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