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Top Biking Tips: How To Bump Start A Motorcycle
A modern bike starts using a battery. In such cases, starting a motorcycle becomes a task on its own. Push starting or Bump starting a motorcycle is a beneficial skill to have during times like these.
If you have a dead battery or an engine that won't turn over, push-starting your bike allows you to still make it to a service station or a battery shop. Here is a step-by-step method to properly bump start your motorcycle.
How To Properly Bump Start A Motorcycle
It can save time, in the long run, firstly, check that everything is in order before trying to push start your bike. Check for any other issues that may cause the motorcycle not to start. Make sure that the keys and the kill switch are on. Check that there is sufficient fuel to start the bike. Is the kickstand up?
Now that you know you have fuel, and that everything else on the bike is ready to go as well, step number two is getting your motorcycle in the 1st or 2nd gear. To push start your bike, you need to be in a low gear. In most cases 2nd gear works the best, 1st gear generally gets the job done too. Infact, Sometimes, 1st gear works better.
Great, now your bike is in gear. Now pull in the clutch and start pushing. The recommended speed to jump-start a motorcycle is around 8km/h. This requires a decent amount of space, so make sure the coast is clear, before you start pushing. It is easier if you have a downhill slope, that can be used, this allows the rider to coast down on the bike instead of having to push it.
Once you have gained enough momentum, release the clutch and hit the starter button, while giving the bike a moderate amount of throttle. This should start the motorcycle right up. Once the engine is running, engage the clutch again to prevent losing control of the motorcycle.
Now that you have got your motorcycle running, the battery needs to recharge. So don't turn your motorcycle off. Allow your bike time to run and charge the battery. You might have to keep revving the motorcycle for a few minutes to prevent it from dying.
If your motorcycle has the same problem, after you have ridden around and given the battery time to charge, the battery may require replacement. A battery typically has a lifespan of 2-5 years. So if you are having recurring problems with your battery, you might want to check the manufacturer's date and replace it if needed.
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Knowing how to bump start a bike is a skill you never know when you will need. Considering how easy a skill it is to learn, everyone should take their time to learn it. Learning how to jump-start a bike is like having an extra tool in your toolbox for motorcycle maintenance and troubleshooting.
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