Key start, shift to 2nd gear, pull clutch, push bike, release clutch. push starter (or just rev throttle), bike should start then quickly pull clutch and jump on the bike.
After you posted video 12 years back, I watched to know exactly how we balance the bike while punching to jump start it, because whenever I push it I feel like dropping the bike on the other side. So was it's definitely. Thanks for your work. 👍
Ty for this video, never done it before. Got stuck at work with my bike and after the 3rd time I managed to get the bike started thanks to your video. Thank you !
This video saved my butt today. Caught myself in some rain and unridable wind conditions 6 miles from my exit on the interstate. Battery went dead from the hazards being on. Luckily I stopped under a bridge on a hill. 3 tries out in the rain and got her to start finally. Thank you
you can also start it by your hand by center standing the bike and turn the wheel (it should be in 2nd or 3rd gear)...do it with caution... if that wont start easily you might need to increase the idle speed and readjust when it starts...
Luckily, I havent had to do this in a long time, but I always jump on the bike just before I pop the clutch, this way your weight is on the rear wheel giving it traction, and the bike cant pull away from you once you pop the clutch. I never hit the starter button either, getting a running start and popping the clutch should be enough to start the engine. I really do miss kick starters as a backup to the stater button, besides they were cool to use when people were watching.
Thanks man ... this video made the day for me.. :) was wondering how to start my bike which was kept in the garage for the past 4 months and the battery was completely dead... 1 push and it started like butter!!!
I see a lot of people tip the bikes over trying this too, when my battery died on my ninja I got my truck and used jumper cables and jump started the motorcycle, which also works for smaller people that have a hard time holding the weight of the bike up.
Thanks, nice of you to share your experience. You can also sit on the bike if you're fortunate enough to be on a hill or have someone give you a push. I've also waddled along after straddling the bike. For me it feels safer to be sitting on the bike. Also, similar to a push start on a car, I just make sure the key is in the 'on' position and let the clutch out once I'm up to speed but haven't had to engage the starter, leaving me with one less thing to have to do to get it started.
On my 250r, I can't push start in first at all, it locks the rear tyre and skids to a halt - even tried it off a hill. Also, it's impossible to get it into second because of the "positive neutral finder" it has - so what I find is I start to walk with the bike - when it is moving I am able to kick it up into second (which is a bit tricky while you're moving), then pop the clutch and it starts :)
Great piece of information. Concise and with a clear demonstration. Good to see people are benefitting from the video even now and not bitching about video quality blah blah. Thanks dude.
If its really not wanting to start 1st should give the engine more of a push then 2nd right? What I do is just get my bike going a bit, and then hop on and dumb the clutch, it jerks a bit but you just drive off after.
@shaykai Sorry to ask another question - any chance you could direct me to the exact product / tell me which year zx9r to look for - I have been after a rack for my zx6r for ages and it would be a huge help. Thanks again for your reply.
logic, rear wheel drives the chain drives front sprocket front sprocket shaft to gearbox gearbox to clutch clutch to crankshaft. release the clutch and your rear wheel will drive the pistons, dont forget to switch you contact to on haha when changing gears of your bike whilst not running, push it back and forth. This way the (schakelvorken) will push the (tandwielen) into place. sorry i do not know the english term of these two. From a motorcycle mechanic in holland!
@shaykai its sweet on a vespa, about three quarters of the way down, you jump on, and the weight adds momentum, you let go of the clutch, and off you go. It looks really smooth if you ever see a scooter rider doing it.
do you pop the clutch or slowly ease out and then just hit the start button? The road by my house is a downhill. Incase I have to do this i HAVE to get it right the first time. I Imagine trying to push it back uphill wouldnt be fun at all.
if you are stranded on the side of the road where do you buy a battery? I wouldn't leave my bike on the side of the road, first person to drive past with a truck(or van as I've seen) and it's gone.
My Ex250 has positive motion switch which means I cant click into second without moving, I'm guessing this still works ok in first... thanks for the vid anyway, just a handy thing!
Thanks for the help! My father stooped by my work and left his keys in. 30min later I find this video. I'm a big dude and having to push him while he figured it out drained me. We got it working and now I'm cooling off inside while he's back on the road...
I tried it many times since I started motor cycling. Best way is turn on the kill switch and turn the key on.Then find a place where the motorcycle is easy to roll on.Change the gear on to first gear then get on the bike ,start pushing forward when it starts moving enough fast then release the clutch.100 % works...
This was a great help. Didn’t have to go though the hassle of getting a jump. I got it on the second attempt and then I celebrated as the engine kept running. :)
i got the same bike as you ('07 zzr600) but my bike doesn't go passed neutral when the engine is not on. any idea why? also i heard push-starting a bike that is fuel-injected is a lot trickier than this.
@gsxelf correct , if you jump on the bike and "bump" it i.e run , swing you leg over , sit on the bike with it rolling then stand up on the pedals and sit down pretty fast while releasing the clutch at the same time , you will do it "safely" because you will have better control of the bike
I just had to push start my 07 FZ6 last night when it cut off on me at the traffic light and it wouldn't come back on :(. Luckily the crossing street was going downhill, so I just sat on the bike and pushed it with my legs on the 1st gear then released the clutch, gradually. It didn't start right away until the 3rd attempt - I guess I didn't have enough speed at first. Now I have to figure out if it's the alternator or the battery, but at least I am now back home with my bike :)
yea my bike is brand new and i havent started it up in like two three weeks. and today it wont turn over for some reason. when trynig to start it,the cluster turns on n off and i hear a grrrr sound like the battery is gone.(but the batter is still new though) so do think i should get a new battery or just push start it
on most bikes, if the clutch is out and its in first, it WILL NOT let the starter turn over. I didnt hear the starter turn at all in the video on this bike. it is just getting started from the weight of the bike turning over the engine and then firing. its pretty easy to do. anyone who rides should learn this trick.
thanks dude. this vid helped me loads battery died when i was at a friends house but thanks to ur vid it only took 3 trys and on the third i was on my way. thanks again
Agreed on not using the starter motor. Once you've got a bit of speed up pushing the bike, leap on the bike sidesaddle (you may want to practice riding side-saddle before you have to do this, so you feel balanced and comfortable doing that, and don't fall off to the right!). As your weight hits the saddle, dump the clutch. The jarring of your weight will stop the rear wheel from skidding and turn the motor over. Be ready to pull the clutch lever in immediately the engine fires.
I have a problem with my 50cc sports bike. I attempted doing this.. So close to turning on from the sound but it's not getting enough power to turn on. From the amount of attempts I've tried I think I should try cleaning the spark plug. Any suggestions on how to turn it on? Thanks!
NotOfficiallySean It could be a lot of things. Is the gas in the tank really old? That can cause problems starting, especially if it has sat unused all winter. Could be the sparkplugs maybe. I would recommend putting the battery on a trickle charger or replacing it if you have the funds to do so.
***** I've had the engine rebuilt and the battery replaced not so long ago, Roughly a month.. It's been working fine I had it running yesterday morning and then a couple hours later... Wouldn't even start... I'm guessing the spark plug may be covered in petrol? I've had that problem before but I'm not 100% sure yet.
TheAyoubinho100 I've given up... Buying a brand new 50cc sports bike. Nothing I've tried will work and I'm not going to spend more sending it to a mechanic because I've almost spent £2000 repairing it and nothing.. Better off with a new one now.
I push-started my 2008 Ninja 250R a few times. Once it was impossible without a hill, you riding it down (coasting), and with the throttle held wide open. That time my tach was wacky for hours.
I also used to push-start my 99 Bandit (long time gone) and it was a lot easier than my FZ6. I would only need a very little speed to get that thing going, although I don't remember if I was doing it on 1st or 2nd gear. I did my FZ6 at 1st gear last night - and it was hard. Now that I am thinking, I should've tried it at 2nd - it should have less resistance and make it easier to crank the engine, but I could be wrong. Maybe I'll try that next. :)
is this hard on the bike ive done it to my quad a few time as my battery is a bitch and i wanted to know if i could damage it it is an import so is more likely to brake
Before pushing it, you have to have it in HIGHEST GEAR with the clutch pressed of course, push it, then release clutch ; and press the clutch again to keep engine alive. Higher gear will make the engine turn more, and bump is less too. Easier push start.. Lower gear will resist turning the engine and bump more.
I stalled out on my 900 today,(dead battery) I rolled it around and had a guy pushing me around the parking lot and it just wouldnt start, any ideas? carbs? fuel? eventually I had my gf come up with jumper cables
only if it is charging, you might have a error with the charging circuit or the battery might have completely discharged to the point it wont charge again
Dude! This video was so helpful!! Though modified to suit a heavier bike, your advice worked like a charm!!!!!!!! I wish they had showed us this in the MSF training!!! Thanks!!!!
actually if your battery is totally dead the start button wont help. you have to pop the clutch and give it hella gas till it turns over then let off the throttle and pull the clutch back in
my bike been sitting for a while and it wont start i have the same bike a j1 any tips i tried charge the battery for over night and still won't! help plz
+Noah Amine There could be a lot of things wrong with it. That battery you have may just not hold a charge. The first thing I would do is replace the battery completely. If that doesn't help, then there is something wrong with the electrical system.
On my 6 ive been push starting that thing for over a year. I put mine in 2nd and walk it to 4mph and let go of the clutch until you get to the bite point and just a tiny bit of gas. Boom
@hootini88 that depends on the piston's size and the compression ratio, the bigger the piston and comprssion, the more speed you have to gain so the force is enaugh to move the pistons. P.S. I didn't say that you have to push the bike to an exact speed.
#shaykai i just took all four of em out cleaned em had some oil in em the battery is new when i cleaned them i made sure the wirings are good i tried to start it it did but it would die and when i try to push the gas it'll die immediately any suggestions plz
+Noah Amine Sorry, I'd probably have to be there and look at the bike in person. There are a lot of things that could potentially be wrong. I would take it to a mechanic, or if you can't afford that, then post in some kawasaki forums and maybe someone else can help. I'm not the best mechanic anyway. Sorry!
i start my gpz500 this way every time due to my starter clutch not engaging. also newer bikes have lockout on 2nd gear, if you roll it a little itll go into 2nd easy
Just for the OP's information, you were not able to put it into second because the bike was stationary. Alot of kawasaki models have this feature where when stationary, you can only put it into neutral and first gear, not higher. This is to make it easier for people to put neutral instead of going into 2nd gear when shifting up. Since you pushed a bike slightly, you were able to put it into 2nd gear.
i almost give up when i cannot put my kawasaki zzr250 to 2nd gear to push start..if only i read this earlier..so that i dont have to bother my cousin to come to the resque..
ok for everyone who is about to try this dont!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you dont press the electric start while moving (its dead remember :D) it could damage the starter motor.. just put it in second, run as fast as you can and jump on the bike!!!! dont just walk beside it!! then dump the clutch out and wen the engine starts turning pull the clutch back in and give a little throttle!
@zombies8alaska no , you shouldnt do it every time , you should bump start it to get you back home then find the problem and fix it. I dont reccomend trying to bump start it all the time (thought it is possible) but its just an inconvieniece , and for what? the price of a trickle charger? If your bike starts with a kick start you shouldnt have to do that tho , ever , because no electricity is used in starting the bik (no electrically generated spark)
I like my cb350. it comes with electric and backup kick for this situation, and it works nicely too :) But a good tip none the less if you can get it right.
well, judging from my car which is a five speed, you should be able to drop the clutch in second while you roll it and it should start. I did the same thing with my car on a hill one time and it started in fifth. i guess it's cuz the bike/car runs with the key ON not with the key at START.
Its hard to get it in 2nd gear without moving the bike foward as this is what the zx gear selector is like,so it makes it easier to find neutral,,,look in the manual lol I used to wonder why
Why it doesn't want to go into 2nd? lol Sequential gear boxes rely on them being moving. If you try to shift gears on a bike while it's still, what you do is: Put light pressure up/down, roll the bike one direction or the other. It'll click right in, yes, even if the clutch is disengaged. You're not supposed to be trying to shift gears with it stopped...so you move it a little to mitigate this :).
Hey Shay I've been watching your videos since the oroginal knife throwing ones. I subbed to your motovlogs channel. I'm about to start blogging soon too (:
i push start mine by popping the clutch and twisting the throttle not pushing the starter. but both work fine. ur method didn't work for my bike though.
well there was a couple of us and we were rolling it slightly down hill. Once we had the car running though, I did not shut the engine off till it was time to go home.
Pffff looks kinda a easy on a 600. (correct me if i'm worng) But when i help my dade push start his duuk it's a little harder. Two man pushing and jumping the clutch in 4th But than we talk about a 1000cc vtwin. i've never tried it on my 600
Thankfully I have an area that is big enough for another battery so I can always jump myself. And I zip tie cables under the front fender. I took the kickstarter off.
the reason y it wont go into 2nd gear easy from stop is because bikes have a POSITIVE NEUTRAL FINDER SYSTEM otherwise when you stop you would be clicking 2nd gear when you want neutral
Thank you so much. I was stranded and I started my bike because of this video. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Just did it 45 min. Ago and it worked. Kawasaki ninja 600. Thanks man nice and straight to the point.
Glad it helped!
Key start, shift to 2nd gear, pull clutch, push bike, release clutch. push starter (or just rev throttle), bike should start then quickly pull clutch and jump on the bike.
or otherwise.. motorcycle will left you ... :D
Or if you're lucky like me
Hold clutch, it into second
Push dead bike down hill gently and let it pickup speed while riding
Rev throttle
After you posted video 12 years back, I watched to know exactly how we balance the bike while punching to jump start it, because whenever I push it I feel like dropping the bike on the other side.
So was it's definitely.
Thanks for your work.
👍
Ty for this video, never done it before. Got stuck at work with my bike and after the 3rd time I managed to get the bike started thanks to your video. Thank you !
Thanks a lot Bro, It actually helped me start my CBR 250 R.
Thanks man... No need to hit the starter tho. The actual pushing of the bike acts as the starter.
This video saved my butt today. Caught myself in some rain and unridable wind conditions 6 miles from my exit on the interstate. Battery went dead from the hazards being on. Luckily I stopped under a bridge on a hill. 3 tries out in the rain and got her to start finally. Thank you
Great video. I was stranded and I tried this and it worked. I was able to turn on my bike and go home. Thank you
Glad it helped! :)
you can also start it by your hand by center standing the bike and turn the wheel (it should be in 2nd or 3rd gear)...do it with caution... if that wont start easily you might need to increase the idle speed and readjust when it starts...
Luckily, I havent had to do this in a long time, but I always jump on the bike just before I pop the clutch, this way your weight is on the rear wheel giving it traction, and the bike cant pull away from you once you pop the clutch. I never hit the starter button either, getting a running start and popping the clutch should be enough to start the engine. I really do miss kick starters as a backup to the stater button, besides they were cool to use when people were watching.
Shadowdog500 best comment so far
Saved me thanks zx12 and honestly ever motorcycle owner should know how to do this.
Thanks man ... this video made the day for me.. :) was wondering how to start my bike which was kept in the garage for the past 4 months and the battery was completely dead... 1 push and it started like butter!!!
2020 and this vid is still helping dummies like me who run into work and forget to put keys in pockets. Ffs... Thanks!
I see a lot of people tip the bikes over trying this too, when my battery died on my ninja I got my truck and used jumper cables and jump started the motorcycle, which also works for smaller people that have a hard time holding the weight of the bike up.
Thanks, nice of you to share your experience.
You can also sit on the bike if you're fortunate enough to be on a hill or have someone give you a push. I've also waddled along after straddling the bike. For me it feels safer to be sitting on the bike.
Also, similar to a push start on a car, I just make sure the key is in the 'on' position and let the clutch out once I'm up to speed but haven't had to engage the starter, leaving me with one less thing to have to do to get it started.
On my 250r, I can't push start in first at all, it locks the rear tyre and skids to a halt - even tried it off a hill. Also, it's impossible to get it into second because of the "positive neutral finder" it has - so what I find is I start to walk with the bike - when it is moving I am able to kick it up into second (which is a bit tricky while you're moving), then pop the clutch and it starts :)
Great piece of information. Concise and with a clear demonstration. Good to see people are benefitting from the video even now and not bitching about video quality blah blah. Thanks dude.
Yeah, it's an old video! I may actually refilm it sometime this spring with my brothers Triumph Speed Triple. :D
If its really not wanting to start 1st should give the engine more of a push then 2nd right?
What I do is just get my bike going a bit, and then hop on and dumb the clutch, it jerks a bit but you just drive off after.
@shaykai Sorry to ask another question - any chance you could direct me to the exact product / tell me which year zx9r to look for - I have been after a rack for my zx6r for ages and it would be a huge help.
Thanks again for your reply.
logic,
rear wheel drives the chain drives front sprocket front sprocket shaft to gearbox gearbox to clutch clutch to crankshaft.
release the clutch and your rear wheel will drive the pistons,
dont forget to switch you contact to on haha
when changing gears of your bike whilst not running, push it back and forth. This way the (schakelvorken) will push the (tandwielen) into place.
sorry i do not know the english term of these two.
From a motorcycle mechanic in holland!
Make sure the ignition is turned on.
This will take LONGER and MANY tries if the battery is dead.
Good video. Well made.. two thumbs up !
yes!!!!! I was stuck at work until I found this vid thanks bro
@shaykai its sweet on a vespa, about three quarters of the way down, you jump on, and the weight adds momentum, you let go of the clutch, and off you go. It looks really smooth if you ever see a scooter rider doing it.
Hey man how you doin? Do you still ride?
do you pop the clutch or slowly ease out and then just hit the start button? The road by my house is a downhill. Incase I have to do this i HAVE to get it right the first time.
I Imagine trying to push it back uphill wouldnt be fun at all.
if you are stranded on the side of the road where do you buy a battery? I wouldn't leave my bike on the side of the road, first person to drive past with a truck(or van as I've seen) and it's gone.
My Ex250 has positive motion switch which means I cant click into second without moving, I'm guessing this still works ok in first... thanks for the vid anyway, just a handy thing!
Thanks for the help!
My father stooped by my work and left his keys in. 30min later I find this video.
I'm a big dude and having to push him while he figured it out drained me.
We got it working and now I'm cooling off inside while he's back on the road...
+Batshit Bowl Glad that this video helped you out of a bad spot!
try pushing a 1000cc supersport. thats the hardest part
Find a hill
Can we start Hayabusa push like this
I tried doing it with my Harley shit sucks I bought a new battery for over $100 and it’s fucked to
I tried it many times since I started motor cycling. Best way is turn on the kill switch and turn the key on.Then find a place where the motorcycle is easy to roll on.Change the gear on to first gear then get on the bike ,start pushing forward when it starts moving enough fast then release the clutch.100 % works...
This was a great help. Didn’t have to go though the hassle of getting a jump. I got it on the second attempt and then I celebrated as the engine kept running. :)
i got the same bike as you ('07 zzr600) but my bike doesn't go passed neutral when the engine is not on. any idea why? also i heard push-starting a bike that is fuel-injected is a lot trickier than this.
thanks, just started my bike after 11 years later of the original post date video.
@gsxelf correct , if you jump on the bike and "bump" it i.e run , swing you leg over , sit on the bike with it rolling then stand up on the pedals and sit down pretty fast while releasing the clutch at the same time , you will do it "safely" because you will have better control of the bike
I just had to push start my 07 FZ6 last night when it cut off on me at the traffic light and it wouldn't come back on :(. Luckily the crossing street was going downhill, so I just sat on the bike and pushed it with my legs on the 1st gear then released the clutch, gradually. It didn't start right away until the 3rd attempt - I guess I didn't have enough speed at first. Now I have to figure out if it's the alternator or the battery, but at least I am now back home with my bike :)
yea my bike is brand new and i havent started it up in like two three weeks. and today it wont turn over for some reason. when trynig to start it,the cluster turns on n off and i hear a grrrr sound like the battery is gone.(but the batter is still new though) so do think i should get a new battery or just push start it
very nice i figured it was 99-2003 ZX6 is my favorite bike out of them all do you still have it?
on most bikes, if the clutch is out and its in first, it WILL NOT let the starter turn over. I didnt hear the starter turn at all in the video on this bike. it is just getting started from the weight of the bike turning over the engine and then firing. its pretty easy to do. anyone who rides should learn this trick.
Was stranded and just watched this. Appreciate it
thanks dude.
this vid helped me loads battery died when i was at a friends house but thanks to ur vid it only took 3 trys and on the third i was on my way.
thanks again
thank alot man i just turned on my little brothers yamaha 250 it had a dead battery for leaving the lights on well thanks again man worked great.
would i have to push start it everytime? should i just charge the batterie?
Can we start Hayabusa push like this
Agreed on not using the starter motor. Once you've got a bit of speed up pushing the bike, leap on the bike sidesaddle (you may want to practice riding side-saddle before you have to do this, so you feel balanced and comfortable doing that, and don't fall off to the right!). As your weight hits the saddle, dump the clutch. The jarring of your weight will stop the rear wheel from skidding and turn the motor over. Be ready to pull the clutch lever in immediately the engine fires.
will the same thing apply with a 110cc pocket bike thats manual?
I have a problem with my 50cc sports bike. I attempted doing this.. So close to turning on from the sound but it's not getting enough power to turn on. From the amount of attempts I've tried I think I should try cleaning the spark plug. Any suggestions on how to turn it on? Thanks!
NotOfficiallySean It could be a lot of things. Is the gas in the tank really old? That can cause problems starting, especially if it has sat unused all winter. Could be the sparkplugs maybe. I would recommend putting the battery on a trickle charger or replacing it if you have the funds to do so.
***** I've had the engine rebuilt and the battery replaced not so long ago, Roughly a month.. It's been working fine I had it running yesterday morning and then a couple hours later... Wouldn't even start... I'm guessing the spark plug may be covered in petrol? I've had that problem before but I'm not 100% sure yet.
***** Got the same problem mate ! it gets almost started but turns down again
TheAyoubinho100 I've given up... Buying a brand new 50cc sports bike. Nothing I've tried will work and I'm not going to spend more sending it to a mechanic because I've almost spent £2000 repairing it and nothing.. Better off with a new one now.
Worked like a charm on my 03 GSXR 1000. Got a little squirrely running with it though. Be careful and don't drop your bike!
I push-started my 2008 Ninja 250R a few times. Once it was impossible without a hill, you riding it down (coasting), and with the throttle held wide open. That time my tach was wacky for hours.
I also used to push-start my 99 Bandit (long time gone) and it was a lot easier than my FZ6. I would only need a very little speed to get that thing going, although I don't remember if I was doing it on 1st or 2nd gear. I did my FZ6 at 1st gear last night - and it was hard. Now that I am thinking, I should've tried it at 2nd - it should have less resistance and make it easier to crank the engine, but I could be wrong. Maybe I'll try that next. :)
Should have left it running, now he has to push start it again, lol! GREAT VID, will help many riders. THANKS!
Wouldn't releasing the clutch while in 2nd gear bring the bike to a halting stop? please respond
no because itll start the engine and youll pull the clutch
is this hard on the bike ive done it to my quad a few time as my battery is a bitch and i wanted to know if i could damage it it is an import so is more likely to brake
Before pushing it, you have to have it in HIGHEST GEAR with the clutch
pressed of course, push it, then release clutch ; and press the clutch again to keep engine alive.
Higher gear will make the engine turn more, and bump is less too.
Easier push start.. Lower gear will resist turning the engine and bump more.
I stalled out on my 900 today,(dead battery) I rolled it around and had a guy pushing me around the parking lot and it just wouldnt start, any ideas? carbs? fuel? eventually I had my gf come up with jumper cables
But will it charge while its on .. so after you ride it will it start up next time
only if it is charging, you might have a error with the charging circuit or the battery might have completely discharged to the point it wont charge again
unless you killed the battery yourself, its likely the lifetime has expired and you need to buy a new battery
How fast should u be going before u try and start it
Can you do it by just rolling it down the street?
@mohsin718 ..... you pop the clutch then pull it back in obviously so it won't do that
Thanks a lot man! My battery on my Derbi GPR Racing was so low, and when I tried to push-start it like you did, it started at first try! :D
how woud you start it if your starter button went bad like mine did?
Dude! This video was so helpful!! Though modified to suit a heavier bike, your advice worked like a charm!!!!!!!! I wish they had showed us this in the MSF training!!!
Thanks!!!!
where did you get your back box frame from?
I see your bike is a Kawasaki, but which model is it?
hey Ben, just wondering how tall are you? I'm guessing around 5'10?
With my quad i usually push it while in nuetrel and then kick it into first when its moving, is this bad?
Not if you're shifting it into first like usual(using the clutch)
actually if your battery is totally dead the start button wont help. you have to pop the clutch and give it hella gas till it turns over then let off the throttle and pull the clutch back in
i always hop aboard the bike as i let out the clutch, then i can just ride off like a pro, and i feel i have more control because i cant fall over
my bike been sitting for a while and it wont start i have the same bike a j1 any tips i tried charge the battery for over night and still won't! help plz
+Noah Amine There could be a lot of things wrong with it. That battery you have may just not hold a charge. The first thing I would do is replace the battery completely. If that doesn't help, then there is something wrong with the electrical system.
saved my day never had my battery act up watch this vid got me up an running
is BRAVA good one or not ?
On my 6 ive been push starting that thing for over a year. I put mine in 2nd and walk it to 4mph and let go of the clutch until you get to the bite point and just a tiny bit of gas. Boom
@hootini88 that depends on the piston's size and the compression ratio, the bigger the piston and comprssion, the more speed you have to gain so the force is enaugh to move the pistons.
P.S. I didn't say that you have to push the bike to an exact speed.
#shaykai i just took all four of em out cleaned em had some oil in em the battery is new when i cleaned them i made sure the wirings are good i tried to start it it did but it would die and when i try to push the gas it'll die immediately any suggestions plz
+Noah Amine Sorry, I'd probably have to be there and look at the bike in person. There are a lot of things that could potentially be wrong. I would take it to a mechanic, or if you can't afford that, then post in some kawasaki forums and maybe someone else can help. I'm not the best mechanic anyway. Sorry!
Would this work if the battery was good but the starter was shot?
i start my gpz500 this way every time due to my starter clutch not engaging. also newer bikes have lockout on 2nd gear, if you roll it a little itll go into 2nd easy
Just for the OP's information, you were not able to put it into second because the bike was stationary.
Alot of kawasaki models have this feature where when stationary, you can only put it into neutral and first gear, not higher. This is to make it easier for people to put neutral instead of going into 2nd gear when shifting up.
Since you pushed a bike slightly, you were able to put it into 2nd gear.
Oh cool! That is really interesting and a good feature. Thanks for the info. :)
i almost give up when i cannot put my kawasaki zzr250 to 2nd gear to push start..if only i read this earlier..so that i dont have to bother my cousin to come to the resque..
Unlucky, atleast you will know in the future :P
I use gear 3 or 4 when I push start. 2 is to low and will make the back wheel slide
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ok for everyone who is about to try this dont!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
you dont press the electric start while moving (its dead remember :D) it could damage the starter motor.. just put it in second, run as fast as you can and jump on the bike!!!! dont just walk beside it!! then dump the clutch out and wen the engine starts turning pull the clutch back in and give a little throttle!
@zombies8alaska no , you shouldnt do it every time , you should bump start it to get you back home then find the problem and fix it. I dont reccomend trying to bump start it all the time (thought it is possible) but its just an inconvieniece , and for what? the price of a trickle charger? If your bike starts with a kick start you shouldnt have to do that tho , ever , because no electricity is used in starting the bik (no electrically generated spark)
I like my cb350. it comes with electric and backup kick for this situation, and it works nicely too :) But a good tip none the less if you can get it right.
the second gear? I'm use only first gear. Why second?
Thank you save me some tender charging time 💪🙌
well, judging from my car which is a five speed, you should be able to drop the clutch in second while you roll it and it should start. I did the same thing with my car on a hill one time and it started in fifth. i guess it's cuz the bike/car runs with the key ON not with the key at START.
Its hard to get it in 2nd gear without moving the bike foward as this is what the zx gear selector is like,so it makes it easier to find neutral,,,look in the manual lol I used to wonder why
Can I do this with my busa?
Why it doesn't want to go into 2nd? lol Sequential gear boxes rely on them being moving. If you try to shift gears on a bike while it's still, what you do is: Put light pressure up/down, roll the bike one direction or the other. It'll click right in, yes, even if the clutch is disengaged. You're not supposed to be trying to shift gears with it stopped...so you move it a little to mitigate this :).
Hey Shay I've been watching your videos since the oroginal knife throwing ones. I subbed to your motovlogs channel. I'm about to start blogging soon too (:
Nice! Glad to see you starting your own channel. I don't blog too much anymore, but it's still fun to do. I think you will enjoy it!
+shaykai I fangirled when I saw you replied omg. Tbh talking to your self is kinda the only thing you can Do on a bike why not record it?
+Jake Hassell Haha very true. I also sing to myself when on a motorcycle, but I definitely don't want to record that. Haha
i push start mine by popping the clutch and twisting the throttle not pushing the starter. but both work fine. ur method didn't work for my bike though.
well there was a couple of us and we were rolling it slightly down hill. Once we had the car running though, I did not shut the engine off till it was time to go home.
Thank you... I was able to start the bike but it was already miles away from me when I started it
I assume this bike is non-carbeurated?
You are incorrect, this bike is carbureted, not fuel injected. It's a 2001, so it's pretty old!
Bro. Kawis dont shift into second unless moving...
John Alvarado I can't even start mine while holding in the clutch. I think it's so you don't accidentally start in gear.
The clutch safety switch disables the starter. This doesn't apply to bump starting for obvious reasons
Why isnt there a kick starter like on a scooter?
This video just save my butt. Left the key in the ignition at the gym. Thanks bro
Pffff looks kinda a easy on a 600. (correct me if i'm worng)
But when i help my dade push start his duuk it's a little harder.
Two man pushing and jumping the clutch in 4th
But than we talk about a 1000cc vtwin.
i've never tried it on my 600
Whats the speed you need?
Can I do it in reverse?
Thankfully I have an area that is big enough for another battery so I can always jump myself. And I zip tie cables under the front fender. I took the kickstarter off.
That airplane really helped lol
the reason y it wont go into 2nd gear easy from stop is because bikes have a POSITIVE NEUTRAL FINDER SYSTEM otherwise when you stop you would be clicking 2nd gear when you want neutral
Hey man I loved you in The Punisher series.