How to Push Start a Motorcycle
Push-starting a motorcycle is a useful trick when you have a dead battery or the engine won’t turn over. It starts the engine quickly without using the battery by using the momentum of the motorcycle.
1. First, make sure that your bike isn’t starting just because you are out of gas. If you’re out of gas, this will not work.
2. Make sure the key is in the on position and if your bike has a pepcock, make sure it is on as well.
3. Put the bike in 1st or 2nd gear (it will vary from bike to bike which works better.)
4. Hold the clutch in and begin pushing, preferably downhill, but it will work elsewhere as well.
5. Once you’ve gathered enough momentum, apply a minimal amount of throttle (not too much or the bike will get away from you) and hop on the bike just as you release the clutch.
6. Rev the engine a bit so your bike doesn’t conk out.
7. Ride away.
Tips
- Hills work best and require the least amount of work for you. Bikes are heavy!
- If this doesn’t work, and you don’t have extensive motorcycle maintenance knowledge, get it towed to a shop to find out what’s wrong.
- The faster you go and the higher your gear, the easier it will be for you to turn the bike on.
Warnings
- Don’t try this on crowded streets.
- Always wear a helmet.
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