Can you pop start a Harley?
Bump starting your Harley isn’t going to cause any wear or damage. You’re essentially doing the same thing the starter does every time you fire up the bike normally. If anything, bump starting a motorcycle is bad for YOU.
What happens when you disconnect the battery on a Harley?
Since disconnecting the battery on my harley it wont start. Bike still has power all lights etc since disconnecting the battery on my harley it wont start. Hey there!
What causes a motorcycle battery to shut off?
Some newer motorcycles will shut off if a battery cable vibrates loose. This is a defense mechanism engineered in order to prevent the cable from hitting a ground and causing a spark. This usually results in a sudden shut-off from the motorcycle. The battery’s main role on a motorcycle is to get it started.
How can I make my motorcycle run without a battery?
Another option you have to give your motorcycle the battery-less look is using a lithium-ion battery. These batteries are much smaller than regular motorcycle batteries and it can be easy to place them almost anywhere on your bike without being seen. Can a motorcycle that doesn’t have a kick start run without a battery?
Why does my Harley Davidson run weird after a charge?
The reason its intermittent is the bike will start running weird in other words it would take a charge but if for some reason that charge did not hold for long the bike will start running weird again. So I went and change the battery and I’ve never had the problem since.
How do you jump start a Harley Davidson battery?
Use the correct sized jumper cables for your bike. You will need to be careful to not fry your ECM or other electronics from a voltage spike. Connect the positive jumper to the positive post on the dead battery. Connect the positive jumper to the positive post on the donor battery.
The reason its intermittent is the bike will start running weird in other words it would take a charge but if for some reason that charge did not hold for long the bike will start running weird again. So I went and change the battery and I’ve never had the problem since.
Another option you have to give your motorcycle the battery-less look is using a lithium-ion battery. These batteries are much smaller than regular motorcycle batteries and it can be easy to place them almost anywhere on your bike without being seen. Can a motorcycle that doesn’t have a kick start run without a battery?
What should I do if my Harley Davidson battery goes dead?
If your bike has been sitting for a while and the battery goes dead, the best solution is to remove the battery from the bike and put it on a charger for 10 to 12 hours. Of course, that is the ideal situation that we don’t always find ourselves in.