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Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by Phil K, Jun 14, 2011.

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  1. Phil K

    Phil K New Member

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    After taking a ride and letting the bike sit awhile, I am getting no power when I initially turn my key. After about 10 or so trys I get power and the bike starts. So initially I think it is an issue with my ingnition switch.

    So today I ride to work, and had the issue in the morning, and same thing when I left to go home. After I got home and the bike was still warm, I kept turing the key on and off, and got power every time. After letting it sit a few hours and trying again, no power.

    I decided to see what would happen if I put the bike on the trickle charger and turn the key. Sure enough the power came back, but it turned the light on the trickle back to red right away.

    It appears to me that for some reason my battery isnt holding a charge and it isnt an issue with the ignition switch. Not sure if it is the battery went bad, or if something else is causing it not to hold a charge. I really dont have any accessaries that drain power. During the winter I used the trickle on and off not constant, not sure if that had an impact on the battery.

    Any opinions or thoughts?

    Thanks
    Phil K, Jun 14, 2011
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  3. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    clean all battery connections....including to the frame. both positive and negative. make sure they are nice and shiney. check the inside of the wire at the terminal for corrosion also.....
    chucktx, Jun 14, 2011
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    I had a similar problem recently, I had to take my bike in to shop anyway so they offered to test my charging system and battery, luckily I just need a new battery.

    If you have any way of measuring the battery's output you should test it just after riding, and then check it every hour for an afternoon, If there's a big difference you probly need a new battery.
    Knoxie89, Jun 14, 2011
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    Most auto parts places will have battery test stations - try that as well as what chucktx said.
    Red Rider, Jun 14, 2011
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  6. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Yep, all the above but start with what Chuck said. :) Good luck and do let us know.
    FLHTbiker, Jun 15, 2011
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  7. hotroadking

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    Check the connections like Chuck said, if the are good, start bike and put
    a meter on the battery terminals, not the cables but the terminals should be about 14.4 or so, any more, the regulator isn't working and it's over charging, any less, might bet
    charging system not charging...

    Take battery to autozone store for free load test.
    hotroadking, Jun 15, 2011
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    What he said! This should be your first action to trouble shoot.
    Fatboy128, Jun 15, 2011
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    Trade it in the 12's are fixin to come out.....:rant:
    cardboard, Jun 15, 2011
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  10. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Some people like the bike they have. :rolleyes:
    FLHTbiker, Jun 15, 2011
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  11. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    No radio on 12


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    hotroadking, Jun 15, 2011
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  12. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    You can get one installed later when they become available :rolleyes:
    FLHTbiker, Jun 15, 2011
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  14. FLHTbiker

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    FLHTbiker, Jun 15, 2011
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  15. chucktx

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    the boy is never happy...........only reason he still has the same ol'lady is she would kill him!!!:)
    chucktx, Jun 16, 2011
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  16. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Hear no radio
    Water cooled dynas, going to be the test bed
    low production sales bike, and good test platform
    and won't hurt bagger sales....

    Radiator is going under the frame,
    new frame, raised slightly for clearance
    new ecm for water cooled

    103's only on dynas
    said it picked up close to 30 hp and tq
    with water cooled and temps never cross 200..
    hotroadking, Jun 16, 2011
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  17. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    i can believe that............
    chucktx, Jun 16, 2011
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  18. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    And you get your info where HRK :rolleyes:
    FLHTbiker, Jun 16, 2011
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  19. JohnnyBiker

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    Were they able to achieve that distinctive sound still???
    JohnnyBiker, Jun 16, 2011
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  20. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I have sources
    plenty of information out
    there you have to know where to look

    Johnny I found the sound byte the guy posted
    of the new dyna as it went by the pits at
    the Arizona HD facility, he was using a long
    range mic so it's lower quality, be sure to
    crank your speakers up on high or you can't
    hear it..

    HD 2012 Water Cooled Dyna
    hotroadking, Jun 16, 2011
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  21. JohnnyBiker

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    :roflmao::roflmao:
    JohnnyBiker, Jun 16, 2011
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