How to push start the Vulcan 500.

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How to push start the Vulcan 500.

Postby Triangles » Fri Sep 27, 2013 7:12 pm

If you happen to have a completely dead battery you can still push start a Vulcan 500.

Step 1: turn the key "on" and engage the choke.

Step 2: Decide which gear you want to use.
I used 2nd gear. If your clutch doesn't drag much you can probably use 3rd.

Step 3: Get the bike rolling at least 5-10 mph.
This will be easier if you have a hill.

Step 4: Pop the bike in gear.
If you are doing this solo with out a helper pushing. Jump on the rolling bike and either pop the gear shift from neutral to 2nd or if pushing in gear with clutch pulled in, drop the clutch.

Step 5: As soon as the engine "pops", immediately pull in the clutch while opening up the throttle.

I was surprised at just how easy this was to do. I had a completely bone dead battery because some idiot left the ignition on 4 hours earlier.

As always the above information is for educational purposes only. Use at your own risk.
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Re: How to push start the Vulcan 500.

Postby GeorgiaRider » Mon Mar 24, 2014 5:34 am

Thanks for the info Triangles.
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