Starting a motorcycle without a battery, is it possible?
If you ever ran out of battery on the route and didn't know what to do, or if you are about to go on a trip, it is best to have good information at your fingertips to be warned.
Although it is very common for it to happen to novice motorcyclists since they often "forget" that the motorcycle has a battery, the more experienced say that it usually happens to them and it is a big headache.
How to start a motorcycle without a battery
To start a motorcycle without a battery there are two main issues to consider:
On the one hand, there are different ways to do it and, on the other hand, not all these starting ways are compatible with all types of motorcycles. For this reason, our step by step will be divided into the different starting systems that motorcycles have:
Electronic start
Mechanical start.
How to start a motorcycle with electronic starter?
To start a motorcycle with an electric starter with a discharged battery, you have to follow these steps:
Turn the key as if you wanted to start the bike normally.
Activate the switch button (ignition) and put second or third (depending on the cylinder capacity).
Push the bike forward while engaging the clutch.
In some cases you have to have the clutch previously pressed and release it as you push the motorcycle. In other cases, you will have to press and release the clutch after you have started pushing.
Another option is to lift the rear wheel and turn it forward, with the help of another person or a stand (some motorcycles come from the factory). In this case it is not necessary to operate the clutch and it may not work with all motorcycles but it is the best option when there is not much space to push the motorcycle.
How to start a motorcycle with mechanical starter?
The mechanical starting system of a motorcycle is actuated by a foot lever known as a “kick starter” (a lever that is operated with the foot and is usually located to the right and in the center of the motorcycle). Currently there are fewer and fewer new models of kick bikes, but there are still many models on the street.
In this case, you have to pass the switch and trigger the kick with your leg giving it a strong push down. You just have to keep in mind that this mechanism does not always work the first time.
Battery tester
Battery tester. It is always good to know the status of them.
How and why do these ways to start a motorcycle without a battery work?
To understand why these methods work we first have to review what is the ignition of an engine: when passing the switch the motorcycle battery releases an electrical charge through the spark plugs towards the combustion chambers, thus activating the pistons that generate the movement that is transmitted from the engine to the rear wheel.
When you follow the steps mentioned above, you force the process to be reversed. When the motorcycle is pushed, the movement of the wheel is transmitted to the pistons that begin to rise and fall until a spark is produced that ends up activating the combustion chamber. This forced start could compromise the mechanical parts of the engine, so it is only recommended to use this as a last option.
In the case of mechanical ignition, the kick generates the initial spark that activates the combustion chamber. So this method does not have such harmful potential. However, it is true that the different internal parts of the system wear out after each kick, and may even generate an oil leak.
Remember that due to this or other eventualities that may happen to you on the street, with AMV you have mechanical assistance and towing service .
What plans include mechanical assistance and towing service to help you in case your motorcycle runs out of battery?
All insurance contracting plans through AMV have a mechanical assistance service and towing service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The mechanical assistance service consists of operations that can be carried out on public roads and if they provide you with a spare part, you must pay it at the time.
If you want to know all the details, you can quote here online in just 2 minutes.
Finally, it is worth mentioning that if the problem persists, it may be time to change your motorcycle battery for a new one.
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