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Old Jul 12, 2022 | 04:59 PM
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Has anyone had a hard time starting. I had power it just took about 5 min to crank over
 
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Old Jul 12, 2022 | 05:13 PM
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Has anyone had a hard time starting. I had power it just took about 5 min to crank over
Welcome to HDForums, from Michigan.

1928 JD two cam? Panhead? 1995 Fat Boy? 2007 road king? A little info helps. Year, model, mods, miles, etc.
 
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Has anyone had a hard time starting. I had power it just took about 5 min to crank over
Congratulations on your first post to HDF to the forum.

One of the better first posts I have seen that mean absolutely nothing without further information. Maybe list the year and model of your motorcycle and maybe a picture.

I'm old and have a hard time starting also, mostly in the morning before I get my coffee.

All my motorcycles start just fine, cold or in the heat. Hope you get your problem solved.


Maybe do a little maintenance on your battery, cables, etc. and see if it helps.
 
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2002 road king no mods 52000 miles
 
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Welcome to the forums from Virginia................
 
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Need to pull the hot start lever.
 
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5 minutes is a long time to be cranking over. don't know if a brand new fully charged battery could withstand that.
as stated..post the info the forum members need to assist you.
good luck with her
 
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