Jump start advisory
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Jump start advisory
Admittedly I haven't scrolled through a thousand threads to see if anyone has already mentioned this. So if someone has just let me know. But scrolling through Facebook this morning I saw this advisory from an HD dealer.
Anyone seen or heard something similar?
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=...52764890223834
Anyone seen or heard something similar?
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=...52764890223834
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Mar 8, 2026, 06:15 PM
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I looked through the Harley Service Information Portal (SIP). There you can find service dept notes, service bulletins, tech manuals, wiring diagrams etc. which is the source for tech info from Harley and there is no mention of this anywhere. You guys are getting excited about something a single dealer posted (with a suggestion to see them about buying stuff...hint...hint). This doesn't pass the sniff test for me. I've jumped my '24 SG a couple of times using HD's recommended procedure with no issues.
Get a good tender, and just go ride.
Get a good tender, and just go ride.
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Isn't that nifty... The automotive industry can make cars that can be jumped off of any 12v source. Harley makes a bike that excessively draws from the battery when parked, then can't be jump started without frying the electronics. Good job HD. Real premium product...
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Never said it was gospel. Just a simple inquiry from people on this forum to see if anyone's heard of such a thing.
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So, wouldn't performing proper maintenance and following service procedures, preserve your investment? Or to make you happy, I'll use the word "purchase".
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I read: "Come see us to purchase the appropriate replacement battery, or battery charger. Not feeling it? Our service department would be happy to handle this for you!"
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Thats in monetary terms.
In personal emotional wind therapy terms it's PRICELESS FOREVER!!
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A good friend of mine just traded a 2013 Glide with 130k on it to a dealer he has been doing business with for twenty years for a new 2025 Ultra and was told this about not jumping the new bikes.
