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Post by jesus on Aug 10, 2011 13:13:10 GMT
This might seem like a dumb and/or weird question but I feel uneasy with any bike that is electric start only. I need to have a backup in case my battery fails. So can this be done?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2011 13:19:07 GMT
Have you heard of a bump start ?
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Post by neilmud Lord Protector on Aug 10, 2011 13:19:47 GMT
I would have thought for you anything is possible.
by the way this bottle of water I have here....
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Post by HRHpenfold on Aug 10, 2011 13:23:34 GMT
This might seem like a dumb and/or weird question but I feel uneasy with any bike that is electric start only. I need to have a backup in case my battery fails. So can this be done? no, no chance, its bump start or electric start only, and by the way, I always thought very highly of your dad, any chance of slipping me next weeks euromillions numbers  |
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Post by showaddydadito on Aug 10, 2011 15:22:42 GMT
and by the way, I always thought very highly of your dad, any chance of slipping me next weeks euromillions numbers ;D ;D |
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Post by jesus on Aug 10, 2011 16:30:38 GMT
Have you heard of a bump start ? Yes, and I must say it's not my cup of tea at all! |
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Post by biblebasher on Aug 10, 2011 16:51:34 GMT
any relation to your irish counterpart - bejeesus?
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Post by Doofer on Aug 10, 2011 17:52:46 GMT
Kick starts were left on bikes with electric start in the days when electric start was still considered unreliable
In the 20 years I have been riding the only 2 wheeled vehicle I have owned with a kick start was the 50cc scooter I bought for my son to ride, I have never had a problem with electric start being an unreliable long term issue.
Charging systems and reliability of electric starts have pretty well made kick starts unneccesary now, but if you do feel anxious find somewhere to stow a set of jump leads, then if you do break down and cannot get your bike to start again you can jump start it off another vehicle rather than bump start it (I don't like bump starting my bike either, alone I'm asking to end up in a heap on the floor).
If you are regularly suffering with starting problems then its time to take a good look for the cause.
Doof
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Post by sparky392 on Aug 10, 2011 22:10:51 GMT
Charging systems and reliability of electric starts have pretty well made kick starts unneccesary now, but if you do feel anxious find somewhere to stow a set of jump leads, then if you do break down and cannot get your bike to start again you can jump start it off another vehicle rather than bump start it (I don't like bump starting my bike either, alone I'm asking to end up in a heap on the floor). I have fitted an anderson style connector under the tail piece of my 600. I can connect jump leads, battery jump pack or battery charger without removing seat to access batteries. The connectors are High current and are available from Durite. You need 1 connector for bike, and 1 connector for each device you own. www.durite.co.uk/pdf/2011/4/04.5_Cable_and_Wiring-High_current_connectors.pdfIf you want I can send you pics |
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Post by sparky392 on Aug 10, 2011 22:13:44 GMT
0-431-05 is most suitable connector !
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Post by amorti on Aug 13, 2011 19:24:00 GMT
They do bump start quite easily - I had a battery give out one winter so know this only too well.
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Post by Jona on Aug 13, 2011 21:09:32 GMT
I reckon the best way forward is to use a battery conditioning charger have a plug in an accesable position so when you park up you just plug it in then change it for a good quality battery avery two to three years. I dont actualy bother to do that to my divvi as i ride it often but my Royal star is pluged on all winter. the battery on my Divvi is about three years old now & going strong.
Jona
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Post by streetfreak on Sept 1, 2011 12:42:34 GMT
Well this has put paid to using an xj lump in my project as I dont even want a battery on it just using mag coil ignition
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Post by streetfreak on Sept 1, 2011 12:45:53 GMT
Ps fuel injection works used same idea as on my 63 corvette now to make a more modern setup and transfer from test motor and fit to road bike-  |
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Post by cookie on Sept 1, 2011 20:11:29 GMT
I've kicked my Divvy when it wouldn't start, and had to spend 1.5 hours on the tube in full leathers as a result - fecker!
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Post by chunk166 on Sept 1, 2011 22:22:39 GMT
Bump starting is easy,just do it in 2nd gear,thats what i did on my D900 when the battery gave up!!
Ray
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Post by CD on Sept 2, 2011 18:13:12 GMT
Well this has put paid to using an xj lump in my project as I dont even want a battery on it just using mag coil ignition Its also put paid to the auto advance, throttle position retard and contactless ignition timing. Most bikes since 1990 have had all or most of those. If you can find one to fit you could try an air starter. |
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