Power re-cycle when starting the bike

socwkbiker · 09-26-2010, 10:19 PM

I don't know how to describe it better than that. I'll turn my '05 on, wait for the electric to cycle, hit the start and the power will recycle, resetting my clock and trip odometer. After that happens, the bike will start right up, but it's really annoying. The battery isn't that old, maybe 2 years max. I have LED's, but don't run them all the time and nothing else charging when I start up.

Any idea what could be causing this?

cactusjack · 09-26-2010, 11:18 PM

Survey says.....it's your battery! Check your battery connections, if they are clean and tight, then have your battery load tested. But what you describe is a classic symptom of a weak battery.

socwkbiker · 09-26-2010, 11:21 PM

I was afraid you were going to say that CJ. That was my suspicion.

**ringadingh** · 09-27-2010, 07:53 AM

Thats exactly what it will be, now that the cooler weather is coming it takes a little more juice to get the motor started.
May as well start looking for a new battery Jeff.

Dave · 09-27-2010, 10:29 AM

I had a battery die at 1 year.

blowndodge · 09-27-2010, 10:42 AM

Overusing your vibrating butt plug is probably draining more than just your self esteem... your bike's battery can't run that sucker 24/7 dude!

**Cajunrider** · 09-27-2010, 10:58 AM

OMG......

cactusjack · 09-27-2010, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

Overusing your vibrating butt plug is probably draining more than just your self esteem... your bike's battery can't run that sucker 24/7 dude!

::) ::) ::)

rickyboy · 09-27-2010, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

Overusing your vibrating butt plug is probably draining more than just your self esteem... your bike's battery can't run that sucker 24/7 dude!

You just had to go there didn't you Brad...... ::) ::)

**Top Cat** · 09-27-2010, 11:50 AM

Go There, I think Brad LIVES there. ;)

socwkbiker · 09-27-2010, 09:47 PM

That boy just ain't right. And I think he's talking about himself, not me.

blowndodge · 09-27-2010, 11:15 PM

Is that all you have???? Man Jeff that sucks!!!!!

mattdaelectrician · 09-29-2010, 09:46 AM

i think he was saving that one for when someone had a battery problem like he had.

AlabamaNomadRider · 09-29-2010, 11:30 AM

Leave it to Brad to always offer helpful advice.

macmac · 09-29-2010, 06:24 PM

volt meter time........

09-26-2010, 10:19 PM	#1
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	Power re-cycle when starting the bike I don't know how to describe it better than that. I'll turn my '05 on, wait for the electric to cycle, hit the start and the power will recycle, resetting my clock and trip odometer. After that happens, the bike will start right up, but it's really annoying. The battery isn't that old, maybe 2 years max. I have LED's, but don't run them all the time and nothing else charging when I start up. Any idea what could be causing this? __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-26-2010, 11:18 PM	#2
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Power re-cycle when starting the bike Survey says.....it's your battery! Check your battery connections, if they are clean and tight, then have your battery load tested. But what you describe is a classic symptom of a weak battery. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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09-26-2010, 11:21 PM	#3
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	Power re-cycle when starting the bike I was afraid you were going to say that CJ. That was my suspicion. __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD
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09-27-2010, 07:53 AM	#4
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Power re-cycle when starting the bike Thats exactly what it will be, now that the cooler weather is coming it takes a little more juice to get the motor started. May as well start looking for a new battery Jeff. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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09-27-2010, 10:29 AM	#5
Dave Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Itchycoo Park Posts: 3,422	Power re-cycle when starting the bike I had a battery die at 1 year. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-27-2010, 10:42 AM	#6
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Power re-cycle when starting the bike Overusing your vibrating butt plug is probably draining more than just your self esteem... your bike's battery can't run that sucker 24/7 dude! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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09-27-2010, 10:58 AM	#7
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Power re-cycle when starting the bike OMG...... __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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09-27-2010, 11:50 AM	#10
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Power re-cycle when starting the bike Go There, I think Brad LIVES there. ;) __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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09-27-2010, 09:47 PM	#11
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	Power re-cycle when starting the bike That boy just ain't right. And I think he's talking about himself, not me. __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD
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09-27-2010, 11:15 PM	#12
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Power re-cycle when starting the bike Is that all you have???? Man Jeff that sucks!!!!! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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09-29-2010, 09:46 AM	#13
mattdaelectrician Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Binghamton, ny Posts: 85	Power re-cycle when starting the bike i think he was saving that one for when someone had a battery problem like he had.
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09-29-2010, 11:30 AM	#14
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Power re-cycle when starting the bike Leave it to Brad to always offer helpful advice. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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09-29-2010, 06:24 PM	#15
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Power re-cycle when starting the bike volt meter time........ __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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