How old should a battery be on a Harley Davidson?
My bike is an 07 and it still has the original battery. Seems to me your battery was at least 3 years old and if it sat in the showroom for 1 year not on a tender that could have helped with it’s early demise. You should get at least 4 years out of a new battery.
How often should you tender a Harley Davidson battery?
Harley brand batteries are good quality. My ’05 battery died in 2012 and my ’09 battery is still going. on a tender for months at a time. I’ll hook a tender to the battery once a month if the security system is active and once every 3 or 4 months if it is left off. I agree that your battery should have lasted longer.
Do you need a harness for a Softail Harley Davidson?
2011-2017 Softail models, 2012-Later Dyna models and 2014-Later Sportster models require separate purchase of an Electrical Connection Harness (Part No. 72673-11). 2018-Later Softail models require separate purchase of an Electrical Connection Harness (Part No. 69201599A).
What should I know about installing a Harley Davidson security system?
Rider and passenger safety depend upon the correct installation of this kit. Use the appropriate service manual procedures. If the procedure is not within your capabilities or you do not have the correct tools, have a Harley-Davidson dealer perform the installation. Improper installation of this kit could result in death or serious injury. (00333b)
How to get a long-stored Harley running again?
“IMO – 1st change the oil and filter as described above. Put a new AGM battery in it, drain the old gas by removing the rubber hose on the front of the tanks tank to tank. Refill with new gas and turn the key on. Listen for the fuel pump to start and stop, turn key off, and repeat. This time crank it up and let her idle a while.
Is it time to start a new Harley Davidson?
But despite what you might think, it’s not a good idea to jump on your dusty ride and immediately try to crank it up. This is especially true of any Harley that’s been sitting for more than a few months. A few years? You’ll want to do a little preventative maintenance first.
Are there any problems with the Harley Davidson Street Glide special?
As 2017 was an ineffective year for Harley-Davidson, the Street Glide Special was not exempt from low-performance features. The bike was said to have oil pump problems, according to several consumers.
What kind of bike is a sitting Harley?
The sport bike enthusiast suddenly found himself the owner of a sitting Harley, and he had a pretty good grasp on what needed to be done. Still, he smartly headed to the forums to make sure his new bike was ready to roll before he turned the key. “I was just gifted a 2004 Ultra Classic that isn’t running.