Jump starting a bike!

mthorburn · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 28 Apr 2004 Karma :

Hi,

Went out to my bike today (2000 Thundercat) and it doesn't start. Just a buzzer noise when i hit the start button, this happened when i accidentally left the light on and the battery ran dead. Had to get a breakdown guy to come start it.

Can you use jump leads and attach the battery to a car like u would if trying to start a car?

Cheers
Mat

innominate · Brolly Dolly Joined: 18 Nov 2004 Karma :

I would assume it ok as long as the voltages are the same.

Saying that I used to have to keep bump starting my old Ducati when it was cold. That seemed to work OK. Just wether you are fit enough to run down the road for a good few yards with the bike Surprised

Spiral · Traffic Copper Joined: 17 Jul 2004 Karma :

One of these was posted not that long ago but i think it covered, Don't use jump leads on your bike connected to a car!
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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

You are fine using jump leads on from a car to a bike. Done it many times, as have loads of other people on here.

Here is the recent thread about it:-

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=35904

All the best

Keith
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Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

I've started my old bikes from a car at times, I haven't done it continuously though, but I have been bump starting my R6 for the past 6 weeks. Good way to improve fitness at least!

Just put the choke on, stick it in 2nd gear, run along side the bike and let clutch out till it starts then clutch in and rev, voila

I have new battery sat next to me so no more worries now Dance!

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carvell · Scuttler Joined: 05 Sep 2003 Karma :

Or come to Bath uni and point yourself down the very big hill, get up to about 30mph freewheeling, then let the clutch out and try not to stack it.

Bear in mind that the big hill option is a one way journey, so get it right. Very Happy

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mthorburn · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 28 Apr 2004 Karma :

Thanks for all comments, just jumped it with me car, perfect.