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Old 09-24-2010, 07:07 PM   #13
Easy Rider
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Re: Can't get my bike started.

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Originally Posted by mrlmd1
I don't agree with the above advice.
If you just start the bike and let it run at idle it will not charge the battery and the net effect will be to deplete the battery rather than recharging it,
Neither do I......but there is a lot of advice "above" and some of it is good. :biggrin:

That part, in addition to probably not charging the battery, also tends to accumulate moisture in the muffler and crankcase unless the engine is allowed to get fully warmed up (HOT).
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