push start

[kwellsqpr1]

does push starting my bike damage anything at all if i do it much?
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[Ariel Badger]

only if it runs away from you when it fires up.
I have been bumping my black bike for years.
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[mr.z]

Only automatics will be damaged afaik (scooters pretty much)

All a starter does is push the engine arround with a strong electric motor, as does a kick starter, so rolling it down a hill or bumping it will be putting less wear on the bike starter and battery for that matter..
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[kwellsqpr1]

thats good:D. how can you push start an automatic scooter? my m8 tried loadsa technics because his wouldnt start with kick or electric 1 day . prbably flooded
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[Kickstart]

Hi

Not sure you can push start most scooters. They work with a centrefugal clutch, so require the input to the clutch to be spinning for the clutch to engage and transmit drive. Engine not running means no clutch engagement.

All the best

Keith
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[mr.z]

Quite sure they can't be, trying isn't going to do it any good, you really need a clutch to be able to push it upto a decent speed and let it out for it to engage..
If its flooded you can drain the carb, but best not to in the first place, give it a rest for 10minutes and try again often works..

edit: that makes more sense
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[Nath]

Have bump started my Honda Bros everyday for 7months going to and from work. It's a very effective way of starting a bike, and I far prefer it to using an electric starting motor.
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[LeeR]

If you have a newer bike with a CAT then you really don't want to bump/push start your bike as unburnt fuel gets into the CAT and ruins it.
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