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Oct 30, 2021 | 11:23 AM

Kenny Right

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2013 ultra limited, just had the rear cylinder rocker cover gasket changed. Bike has been running fine. Left the house this morning for a ride, stopped for fuel, and bike wouldn't re-start. Tried to crank once or twice, then just clicking and clacking up front. After 20 minutes of trying to find a tow, I tried again and it started fine. Rode home and have re-started several times with no issues. Does this sound like a battery issue to the group? I also noticed my oil was low ( checked it hot ) and I'm wondering if the dealer didn't re-fill after the gasket change. Would low oil / overheat, cause the starting problem in any way? I can swap the battery easily enough, but I want to make sure I'm treating the cause of the problem. My thanks for your input.

Oct 30, 2021 | 11:57 AM

OldEnuf2NoBtr

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Check both ends of the battery cables first.

Oct 30, 2021 | 01:11 PM

Screamin beagle

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Yup...check and clean connections and have the battery load tested. How old is the battery? 3 or 4 years old and it's usually the first suspect. Check those things first before you buy anything and tell the forum what you found out.

Oct 30, 2021 | 07:23 PM

Rustyg500

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It is not necessary to drain the oil to change the rocker cover gasket so it was probably low from the getgo.
How old is the battery? anything over 4 years is suspect.
Charge battery up then take it to a Auto parts store and have them load check it. If you do not have a charger the AUto parts store should be able to charge it then load check it.