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Old Sep 14, 2014 | 03:29 PM
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So, I took my '14 Iron in yesterday for it's first 1000mi service. Rode 13 miles home and everything seemed fine. Went out this morning and the bike would not start. (Missed a great day to ride!)
Hit the run button and I get a much higher pitch whine then before. The start button just gets me a clicking sound.
Obviously, I will be calling the dealer tomorrow. Any ideas what the problem might be?
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Old Sep 14, 2014 | 04:37 PM
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Battery.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2014 | 04:49 PM
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Did you check battery connections? Dealer may not have tightened them up after performing service.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2014 | 07:39 PM
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Dead battery.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2014 | 09:29 PM
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The higher pitch whine when you hit run button is something many of us have experienced and nothing to worry about. Unless you just want them to fix it I would save yourself some time and check the battery connections as others have mentioned. Good luck!
 
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Haven't delved into the the mechanics of the the bike too much
yet, but I'll pull the seat and see what I can see. Still will call dealer and let them know. Not a good first experience!
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