2013 Ultra Classic battery issue .... question
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If you installed the battery as you bought it and didn't take your bike out for a long ride, it hasn't been fully charged. As Mike said, to achieve that, indeed before installing a new battery, charge it fully on a proper battery charger first. The only circumstance in which I will install a new battery as bought is if I have no other known problems, when I will then take it out for a tankful of gas, to fully charge it and satisfy myself all is OK.
As things stand at present, I suggest you remove the battery from your bike and charge it, using a charger not a trickle charger. See what it achieves or take it to an auto store to get it load tested. I don't see any point in looking at the charging system of your bike until you've verified that the battery is up to scratch. Once you've achieved that, or replaced it if necessary (in which case follow advice in para above!), then by all means check charging.
As things stand at present, I suggest you remove the battery from your bike and charge it, using a charger not a trickle charger. See what it achieves or take it to an auto store to get it load tested. I don't see any point in looking at the charging system of your bike until you've verified that the battery is up to scratch. Once you've achieved that, or replaced it if necessary (in which case follow advice in para above!), then by all means check charging.
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Seeing how the OP has less then a month left on his warranty, and lives in Mass., I would get it to the dealer ASAP and let them fix it and ask if they will extend the warranty on this repair till riding season begins again. Electrical diagnostic costs can add up quickly at almost $100/hr.
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Update: I have a battery charger and I did charge the battery overnight. It did charge and I was able to start the bike. I also put the battery tender jr on the bike so the battery holds it's charge. As of right now it seems to be holding the charge fine.
I do understand that the bike is always drawing from the battery due to the electronics, etc. However, because I typically ride most days I don't use the tender as the battery is being charged when riding.
It is only during the winter months when I can't ride for long periods due to weather that I use the battery tender. I have never had a problem with my battery dying on me using this strategy.
Thanks for all of those who commented on my post. I appreciate your input.
I do understand that the bike is always drawing from the battery due to the electronics, etc. However, because I typically ride most days I don't use the tender as the battery is being charged when riding.
It is only during the winter months when I can't ride for long periods due to weather that I use the battery tender. I have never had a problem with my battery dying on me using this strategy.
Thanks for all of those who commented on my post. I appreciate your input.
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