Started having some battery related problems this week with my Harley.  First
noticed different sounding starts - like it was struggling to crank.  

Was going to go out with my wife on Friday evening and it wouldn't start -
just after riding it home from work.  

Since my battery is 8 years old, I figured that was the first place to start.
Replaced the battery - all was well - at least I thought.

Went on a long cruize into PA with a friend, stopped for gas, and it wouldn't
re-start.  Thankfully Progressive Insurance pulled through and in 20 minutes,
got me a hot shot.  

We then rode straight back home - about a 1 1/2hr trip one way.  Rode it
straight to the shop where I bought it, since he is going to check it out.  

The timing was perfect, as my lights dimmed, odometer went out, check engine
light came on, just as I was riding down the street to his shop.

The problem is either the stator or the voltage regulator.  I won't know for
sure until he checks it out, but I'm just about certain it is one of them.  

Since I don't want to get stranded again, I want to make sure someone that is
an expert checks it.  :)

At least it happened next to a sub shop, and right next to that was a beer
distributor.  Got to have a few beers and wait until they arrived for the
hot-shot.  

It was still a fun ride and had a great time dispite the issue.

I should know the results tomorrow on what needs to be replaced.

- Mark
  
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