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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 01:27 PM
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 05:04 PM
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Don't rule out the battery too quickly, I have an 02 that still has the original battery in it and my 08 is still runniing strong, I tender the 08 when stored, the 02 has never been hooked up. So, buying a new battery based on it being a couple years old is a waste of money. Or maybe they do go bad that quick and I am just lucky. If you do buy a new battery, make sure you get an AGM battery. (Absorbed Glass Mat)
 
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 10:38 PM
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So I listened to all of you! It was a connection issue. I had to wiggle the positive wires to get it started. At least it wasnt the battery or something else!

Thanks you all of you who posted up and helped me get back on the road. It means a lot to me.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 10:39 PM
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Anytime Irish!
 
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