I bought a 2011 Road King. Yesterday I left my lights on and drained the battery. I was able to roll it down the hill and pop the clutch and start it. I rode it a short way home but its running funny at idle. When the bike's RPM settle (you know how the bike will idles just a tad slower after warm) it starts sounding like its missing or somethings tarding somewhere. When I give it some gas it sneezes out the pipe and runs fine, until the idle comes down and does the same thing again.

Could this be related to a low battery with all the electrical sensors on my bike?

 

Merry Christmas everyone.

 

Merry Christmas

 

OK, here's a reply - first replace your battery, if that doesnt work, take it to the dealer, its under warranty.

And a bit of advice - be patient. You posted at 530AM EST on a free forum where you've participated very little, and by 7AM you are tapping your feet and getting impatient?

 

You are very nice to give him a direction.
Even though, he is frustrated, but his attitude will offense many people.
This is a free info, not that he pays anything to get the support.
Go figure!

 

I would start with the battery also. Im thinking you getting it running with a low battery was fortunate and with all the electronics that runs these powerhouses im shocked it even ran. Get the batt squared away then see ehere you are....if it doesnt run right after the proper current is resching all components then the deslership should check it to make sure nothing was damaged by the clutch start.....

 

Charge the battery...Not with a tender. If the problem persists, get the battery tested. If the battery is shot...You know what to do. If not...Use your warranty. (if you have one) By the way...Some people will view your post, if they can't help you...They move on. Not everyone is a mechanic on this site.

 

Thats what I would do.

 

Thanks for all the great advice

 

Thanks.