Bike doesn't start..Long sitting time.

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Old 03-11-2010, 05:23 AM
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Alright fellas! Thank you so much for the input! I ended up replacing the battery and it turned right on. Now its time to take her in to adjust those valves!
 
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Old 03-11-2010, 01:34 PM
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Woohoo! get her tuned up and ride it like you stole it!
 
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Old 03-13-2010, 06:38 PM
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haha for sure!
 
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Old 03-15-2010, 04:01 AM
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telling you bro a battery tender adds so much life on to a battery it will be the last one you buy for many years! congrats on the runner now show us sum ride pics!!lol
 
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Old 03-17-2010, 01:00 PM
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I agree with Prom about the batteries. Don't get sucked in to paying any more than you have to for a new battery. The battery tender that was mentioned above is basically a mini charger for small batteries. It trickle charges the battery when the bike is sitting, to ensure you always have maximum power. In Canada they cost about $40 bucks. They are definitely worth having, especially if the bike sits for an extended period of time. Hopefully you just need a new battery. If the new battery doesn't work, I would suggest doing a tune up, (at least get some new plugs), and if you still have problems, take it to the dealer, and get it checked out. It sounds to me like a battery problem, but you never know. Good luck and let us know what it was.
 
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Old 03-17-2010, 01:03 PM
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Good news about your bike! I bet you felt pretty good when you heard her start-up again! Don't forget to buy a battery tender so that this never happens to you again! Ride on brother!
 
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