ok, the answer to the first question is "yes" i'm an idiot...lol. the second question is.....killed my battery trying to start my 2003 750 shadow with petcock in off position. darn..couldn't figure out why it would'nt start.(early morning ..late nite b4) so now have a bike with a COMPLETELY dead battery. "a" can you jump start a bike??? "b" how do i get at the battery to put it on a charger? i've been all over bike seat with a fine tooth comb, looking for release for seat...( i imagine this is how you get at battery....) gez don't guffaw TOO hard, i really do have brain!!!! and yes i haven't picked up manual yet....plz don't say i have to push start the bugger...people in the complex think i am weird enough, w/o having to run all over popping the clutch!
2007-09-29 11:42:16 · 5 answers · asked by C 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Popping the clutch is the easiest way to get it started, heck find a hill let gravity do the work, then run for at least 20 minutes and you will be fine. Heck with the neighbors
2007-09-29 11:46:26 · answer #1 · answered by Pengy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Always give year, make, engine size and complete model # when asking questions. We need all of that info to give an informed answer.
There are different model Shadows.
One piece seat -
Remove the bolts holding on the seat strap.
Lift the rear of the seat and hit the hump, to the rear of the bike.
Two piece seat -
Remove the bolt behind the passenger seat.
Put your hand under the metal piece the bolt came out of (so you don't scratch the fender).
Push that seat forward.
Remove the bolt behind the riders seat.
Push the seat to the rear of the bike.
I wouldn't take the chance of trying to push start it, or bump start it by rolling down a hill.
If it doesn't start right up (due to improper procedure - compression of the engine locking up the rear wheel for an instant, not enough gas in the carbs, semi-fouled plugs) then you'll have to push your bike home (maybe back up the hill).
You can jump start it using a car battery, as long as the car isn't running.
If you just want to jump start it (and charge the battery later), depending on what model your bike is, you don't even have to remove the seat.
Pull off the side covers and look for the starter solenoid.
The thick gauge red wire goes directly to the battery.
Hook your jumper cables up to that wire (+) and a motor mount bolt (-)
2007-09-29 19:14:33 · answer #2 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
It depends on the type of battery. Most use a regular riding lawn mower battery. I'm not a person who likes to jump batteries. It's too hard to make sure you have a a 6 volt battery or a 12 bolt battery. And you can ask at any auto parts store. As for finding the battery, just keep looking. You have an electric start, it will be somewhere. I'd go out and look at my husbands, but he's out 'cooling off ' on his Kaw 650. It's more than likely under the seat and you have to take it off. Follow your magneto wiring
2007-09-29 19:22:05 · answer #3 · answered by carmalynnmartin 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
push starting it would work
you can jumpstart you battery, but you have to make sure its a 12 volt one.
you could also pick up a battery charger for less than 20 bucks at walmart
2007-09-30 18:08:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try ronayers.com they may have a micro fiche for that
2007-09-30 07:46:53 · answer #5 · answered by 51 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋