efs4ever 3 #1 January 19, 2006 Without frying something? Just wondering. Left my ride sitting around too long and the battery croaked. Russell M. Webb D 7014 Attorney at Law 713 385 5676 https://www.tdcparole.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #2 January 19, 2006 QuoteWithout frying something? Just wondering. Left my ride sitting around too long and the battery croaked. I think you'd fry the electrical system on your bike. Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #3 January 19, 2006 QuoteWithout frying something? Just wondering. Left my ride sitting around too long and the battery croaked. Don't do it. You will melt the electrical system. Why don't you just roll the bike down a hill and pop the clutch with the bike in gear? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #4 January 19, 2006 QuoteQuoteWithout frying something? Just wondering. Left my ride sitting around too long and the battery croaked. Don't do it. You will melt the electrical system. Why don't you just roll the bike down a hill and pop the clutch with the bike in gear? There *are* no hills in houston. Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
efs4ever 3 #5 January 19, 2006 There are no hills where the bike is located. I guess I'll pull the battery and put it on the 30 hour charger. Russell M. Webb D 7014 Attorney at Law 713 385 5676 https://www.tdcparole.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funks 1 #6 January 19, 2006 I use to be a pretty badass bmx bike rider, could probably do it years ago...i would probably end up just doing a face plant and fucking myself all up if i tried it now. That is what you're talking about right Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #7 January 19, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuoteWithout frying something? Just wondering. Left my ride sitting around too long and the battery croaked. Don't do it. You will melt the electrical system. Why don't you just roll the bike down a hill and pop the clutch with the bike in gear? There *are* no hills in houston. Walt Really? It doesn't take much of one. I've jumped my Harley just rolling it down my slightly inclined driveway. Maybe get 2 friends to push it or you can get real dangerous and tie a rope to the bumper of a car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unformed 0 #8 January 19, 2006 i jump my bike off car batteries all the time.This ad space for sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #9 January 19, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteWithout frying something? Just wondering. Left my ride sitting around too long and the battery croaked. Don't do it. You will melt the electrical system. Why don't you just roll the bike down a hill and pop the clutch with the bike in gear? There *are* no hills in houston. Walt Really? It doesn't take much of one. I've jumped my Harley just rolling it down my slightly inclined driveway. Maybe get 2 friends to push it or you can get real dangerous and tie a rope to the bumper of a car. Shit, Russ. Get a rope and I'll drive your van! This could be a true video moment! Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Douva 0 #10 January 19, 2006 If your bike has a 12v battery, you can do it, but I'm assuming your bike has a 6v, or you wouldn't be asking. My current and last bike had 12v's, so I jumped them off my Chevy pickup all the time. Before that I had a couple of bikes with 6v batteries, so I kept a charger around that would switch from 12v to 6v. My first bike was a '76 Honda XL100. Until I finally changed out the engine on it, I had to push start it probably 70% of the time. You loose some of the cool points earned from riding a motorcycle to school at 15 if you have to push it around the parking lot to get it started.I don't have an M.D. or a law degree. I have bachelor's in kicking ass and taking names. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #11 January 19, 2006 QuoteShit, Russ. Get a rope and I'll drive your van! This could be a true video moment! Disclaimer: Do not try this at home. This should only be attempted by professional drivers on a closed track. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
efs4ever 3 #12 January 19, 2006 Voltage 12 Amp Hour 14 CCA* 190 Length 5.28" Width 3.5" Height 6.54" Weight 7.94 lbsRussell M. Webb D 7014 Attorney at Law 713 385 5676 https://www.tdcparole.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #13 January 19, 2006 Yes, 12 volts is 12 volts, and the bike won't draw any more amperage than it needs. Any modern bike should be 12 volts, just count the battery caps and multiply times 2 to double check. I thought this was going to be some cool "hop the BMX off the SUV without getting hurt" thread. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Douva 0 #14 January 19, 2006 QuoteVoltage 12 Amp Hour 14 CCA* 190 Length 5.28" Width 3.5" Height 6.54" Weight 7.94 lbs I Googled this, and as I understand it, the motorcycle will only pull as much amperage as it needs from the car battery (the amps aren't pushed from the battery), so you should be fine. Just make sure the car isn't running or the alternator might push too many amps to the bike.I don't have an M.D. or a law degree. I have bachelor's in kicking ass and taking names. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #15 January 19, 2006 Quote..i would probably end up just doing a face plant and fucking myself all up if i tried it now. From the looks of your avatar, you're already there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrEaK_aCcIdEnT 0 #16 January 19, 2006 i have jumped my bike in the past, but i used a jumper pack that was rated for 800 CCA. called the dealer and they said it wouldnt hurt it. I didnt have any problems with mine. You shouldnt have any problems with yours either. [deleted comment made. I need to learn how to read better...] I would do it the way Douva described. ExPeCt ThE uNeXpEcTeD! DoNt MiNd ThE tYpOs, Im LaZy On CoRrEcTiOnS! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #17 January 19, 2006 Sure! Just put a 2x10 board running from the ground to the hood. Start about 50 yards back to give yourself time to get up to speed. Aim for the board, and gun it! You should go flying like Evel Knieval through the air, with the greatest of ease. Oh, the landing is another matter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
efs4ever 3 #18 January 19, 2006 The ole jumper cables worked great. I'm up and running now. Russell M. Webb D 7014 Attorney at Law 713 385 5676 https://www.tdcparole.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
