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scenario: Stranded in the middle of nowhere, no-one around, on level ground

Is it possible to bump start a bike solo?

Anyone bump start unseated? ie. Running w/ the bike dump the clutch and clutch in when it starts.
 
clutch said:
scenario: Stranded in the middle of nowhere, no-one around, on level ground

Is it possible to bump start a bike solo?

Anyone bump start unseated? ie. Running w/ the bike dump the clutch and clutch in when it starts.
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TRICK question?
 
It's never been done.

You need at least 3 people. Minimum.
 
clutch said:
scenario: Stranded in the middle of nowhere, no-one around, on level ground

Is it possible to bump start a bike solo?

Anyone bump start unseated? ie. Running w/ the bike dump the clutch and clutch in when it starts.
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Wha.. what? Why would you need more than one person?

I do it on the bike, preferably downhill and I jump on the pegs when I dump the clutch or else I think the rear wheel will lock and you could eat ****

My battery died a lot last winter, so my method has been thoroughly tested
 
3rd or 4th gear, get it rolling then pop the clutch... (carbureted bikes only...)

when i bump started my Katana, i had no tach/gauges/signals/horn

it is very tiring to do also
 
key3thermal said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9D3TBy6hYI
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Running alongside..drop the clutch AND hit the starter.Ummm,i don't think so.His arm was in the way of any view of his clutch hand.I don't think the rear wheel started that Kawi.If you are going to bump start a bike,your butt needs to be in the saddle when you release the clutch for two really good reasons.Traction for the rear wheel,and control of the bike.Running alongside and starting is asking for a bunch of broken parts imho.
 
(carbureted bikes only...)
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I've bump started many bikes....even a CBR F4i. I'm 125lbs and started my old VFR for a month that way. 2nd gear, run, jump on the seat + drop clutch.....repeat as necessary.
 
I've bump started bikes lots of times by simply "duck walking" them quickly (as quick as I can while duck walking) then dumping the clutch.
 
My buddy could run alongside, hop on side-saddle and dump the clutch..then he'd either ride away and swing his leg over or hop off and try again. Personally, if I tried that, I'd be squirting the contents of my abdomen through my new hernia into my sac as I tried to lift the bike up again in a hurry to prevent unseemly embarrassment....
 
Gpz900 said:
I've bump started bikes lots of times by simply "duck walking" them quickly (as quick as I can while duck walking) then dumping the clutch.
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goddam you must be a beast duck walker . . . already had a tough time doing it with two ppl LMAO and a drive way roll down
 
Gpz900 said:
I've bump started bikes lots of times by simply "duck walking" them quickly (as quick as I can while duck walking) then dumping the clutch.
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I've done that just so long as the engine was warm.

Also agree with the comment to dump the clutch only when in the seat. I've seen more than one bike dropped while the rider was side saddle or running alongside.

And I've usually used 2nd gear.
 
Wingboy said:
Running alongside..drop the clutch AND hit the starter.Ummm,i don't think so.His arm was in the way of any view of his clutch hand.I don't think the rear wheel started that Kawi.If you are going to bump start a bike,your butt needs to be in the saddle when you release the clutch for two really good reasons.Traction for the rear wheel,and control of the bike.Running alongside and starting is asking for a bunch of broken parts imho.
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Running along side the bike and dumping the clutch is how we've ALWAYS started GP bikes(no starter button to hit though....). Ever seen a GrandPrix start?
 
Dirty Frank said:
it would be fun to see you try that witha busa with a cold engine
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Yep, colder weather makes it harder overall. Oil and grease is thicker, enough to make it real hard to get any kind of speed. Then the tires are harder so even sitting on it might not be enough for the tire grip to overcome engine drag. Plus a few extra layers of clothes adds clumsiness and sweat accumulation. So it's not 100% guaranteed to get it push started solo style. Ask me how know.
 
bitzz said:
Running along side the bike and dumping the clutch is how we've ALWAYS started GP bikes(no starter button to hit though....). Ever seen a GrandPrix start?
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Yes i have.I've started my 944 with a downhill run and years ago started my BMW R80RT the same way.I assumed that the topic was an average street bike (heavy) without a hill.I think that if you talked a few average riders at Timmies into trying it,you would have a pile of broken bits at the end of the day.
Gp start is fun to watch tho. :D
 
Bump starting or push starting is an essential skill to learn and can save your butt when something goes awry. I also bump start my car if it is on a downhill, just for fun.
 
Bweixz said:
goddam you must be a beast duck walker . . . already had a tough time doing it with two ppl LMAO and a drive way roll down
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I'm 6'5" tall so the longer legs help. Obviously some bikes are going to be trickier than others. Don't know if I could do it with my Superduke (V Twin) but my Honda Nighthawk was a piece of cake.
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