Hard start in cold
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Hard start in cold
Hello. I asked this question yesterday on a different forum and didn't get much response.
I have an 07 low rider. I had this same issue last winter/fall when the temps started getting down around 40s and 30s.
I keep the bike in a garage every night, and usually have it hooked up to a 2a battery tender. Lately, as similar to last year, when I try to start it in the mornings when its cold, it wont turn over properly. It turns real slow and obviously starts to kill the battery. I did not check the voltage on the battery prior to starting it those days.
Last night, however, I did. The voltage was about 12.8v after sitting since about Tuesday without being on the tender. I charged it for about an hour and unhooked it, it was sitting at about 13.12v which I think is pretty good.
I was told my oil type shouldn't be affecting it, like I thought it was. The manual reccomends different oil types for colder temperatures, thats why I thought that first.
Can anyone recommend something I should look at? On a side note, I did replace the battery last summer, prior to this happening. So I'm wondering if I just got a dud.
Also, once the bike starts (jumper box) I ride to work. I park in a storage room in the parking deck that has heat, and the bike has no issues starting up 9 hours later.
Thanks for your help everyone.
I have an 07 low rider. I had this same issue last winter/fall when the temps started getting down around 40s and 30s.
I keep the bike in a garage every night, and usually have it hooked up to a 2a battery tender. Lately, as similar to last year, when I try to start it in the mornings when its cold, it wont turn over properly. It turns real slow and obviously starts to kill the battery. I did not check the voltage on the battery prior to starting it those days.
Last night, however, I did. The voltage was about 12.8v after sitting since about Tuesday without being on the tender. I charged it for about an hour and unhooked it, it was sitting at about 13.12v which I think is pretty good.
I was told my oil type shouldn't be affecting it, like I thought it was. The manual reccomends different oil types for colder temperatures, thats why I thought that first.
Can anyone recommend something I should look at? On a side note, I did replace the battery last summer, prior to this happening. So I'm wondering if I just got a dud.
Also, once the bike starts (jumper box) I ride to work. I park in a storage room in the parking deck that has heat, and the bike has no issues starting up 9 hours later.
Thanks for your help everyone.
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you can check the cranking amps yourself by putting the voltometer on the bike prior to pushing the start button. What you would do (easier if you get a friend) is to hold the connectors of the voltometer on the battery (shoud register 12ish) and then attempt to start the bike. It should not go below 10-11ish. If it goes down to like 5-7 you have a cranking amp issue and the likely reason you see it when it is cold is because it takes more to turn the engine.
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