103 Owners: Try this...
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Seem to be loads of articles saying it is bad (eg http://www.smartdriving.co.uk/Drivin...at_battery.htm) but not found anything that explains in detail why
Cats don't like raw gas...will clog them up and make them run even hotter than they already do. If you run your AFR too rich it will do the same thing.
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No ...... you only need to get the engine to turn over in order to ignite the fuel to fire the cylinders, I've been starting motorcycles from a push for 40 years and never had to get up to 20-25 mph, plus my fat friends could never go that fast. Well, I guess even my skinny ones can't either. Third gear is usually the best to use for a push start, less impact on the engine, less chance of just locking up the back tire because of the gear ratio.
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No ...... you only need to get the engine to turn over in order to ignite the fuel to fire the cylinders, I've been starting motorcycles from a push for 40 years and never had to get up to 20-25 mph, plus my fat friends could never go that fast. Well, I guess even my skinny ones can't either. Third gear is usually the best to use for a push start, less impact on the engine, less chance of just locking up the back tire because of the gear ratio.
Certain conditions will need to be met. The 103" is not turning over very much in third at 20 mph, just saying. When I get back home in a few days, I may try this myself, on a long hill of course. After all, I don't ride with any olympic sprinters!
Now I do know for a fact that bump starting a fuel injected Harley with a completely dead battery isn't going to happen. The injectors need some electricity to cycle but I have bump started mine before however there was a bit of juice left. Not enough to turn it over though.
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Remember, my friend, this is EFI. I understand where you are coming from, I used to push off Volkswagons and the rule then was one MPH and dump the clutch. Think about it, my friend. No disrespect intended...
Certain conditions will need to be met. The 103" is not turning over very much in third at 20 mph, just saying. When I get back home in a few days, I may try this myself, on a long hill of course. After all, I don't ride with any olympic sprinters!
Certain conditions will need to be met. The 103" is not turning over very much in third at 20 mph, just saying. When I get back home in a few days, I may try this myself, on a long hill of course. After all, I don't ride with any olympic sprinters!
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Thinking this through, the electric starter turns the clutch basket which transfers the motion to the primary chain which in turn rolls the crank shaft over.
When ya push start the bike, the motion of the back wheel turns the primary pulley which turns the gears in the tranny which turns clutch basket which transfers the motion to the primary chain which rolls the crank shaft over.
Both methods turn the crank shaft to get the motor running.
Now what is the problem again with push starting a bike and the effect on the motor?
When ya push start the bike, the motion of the back wheel turns the primary pulley which turns the gears in the tranny which turns clutch basket which transfers the motion to the primary chain which rolls the crank shaft over.
Both methods turn the crank shaft to get the motor running.
Now what is the problem again with push starting a bike and the effect on the motor?