How To Bump Start - and WHY you need to know!

[@125conman]

I grew up riding dirt bikes and used these tricks all the time. As an adult, my Yamaha mt09 (850 triple cylinder) had a dead battery and I thought "no biggie, I'll bump start it. time to put that dirt bike knowledge to good use". I learned it's WAY harder to push start a bigger engine than the dirt bikes I was used to. After 30 minutes of pushing a 400+ lbs bike up and down a hill without any success I decided to go buy a trickle charger lol. I think all my neighbors enjoyed watching me run around though

[@banaana1234]

I think that most of the problem with newer, bigger bikes is the fuel pumps and injection and ecus that need power to work. My 1998 FZS600 is pretty easy to bump start, just have it in 2nd and drop the clutch, jumping on the seat if more traction is needed.

[@jonnoMoto]

One tip I realised far too late - Also use the electric starter at the same time as bumping. Even if the battery is so dead it won't turn over the engine by itself, every little helps.

[@stoneageidaho]

Had to push start my Yamaha vmax, 1200cc v4, in my very flat work parking lot. Dirtbikes are much easier

[@grumpy_cat1337]

For bigger bikes, you really need someone to push you.

[@TakomTagi]

😊

[@IchibanMoto]

that YZ Freight Train Kit is Badass

[@locallyhated2304]

thank you so much, a month ago my 2003 crf230f's battery disconnected and it only has eletrice start and because of this video i was able to get it started on my first ever try. (real life and time saver)

[@brycesawaska2573]

I have a 2005 and it was working and mine wont start it wants to you can hear it but it won’t i was riding it literally an hour ago

[@EarthSurferUSA]

Back in the early 90's, at a little private track about 1/2hr south of Grand Rapids, Front end high on a 3rd gear, uphill, blind 40 foot double. I pulled in the clutch to hit the rear brake at the apex of the arc, and stalled the motor while 20 feet in the air. Wind blowing through my helmet sounded so soothing. Bumped started it on the back side of the landing jump, and rode away. I love happy endings. :)

[@jkracinginc.4021]

Nobody really cares!

[@rezkidgamingyt4725]

That’s wicked

[@damanistackzz]

@@jkracinginc.4021😂😂😂

[@Orion-ob9ny]

Crashed in some mud, bike wouldn't start normally, this video helped me start it and get home safely, thank you

[@MotorcycleThrottle]

Here before this video goes viral. Great video BeRAD!

[@finlaywhite7165]

It never went viral

[@malomatausi2308]

I have a ktm 300 2stroke 2017 and it won't start its a electric start and no power can anyone tell me what's wrong pls.thanx

[@nicksgamming6102]

I’m so glad I just happened to stumble on the channel, I’m for sure watching every vid from now on

[@HEAVYMETALJSTYLES]

Yupp done them all. Here's an unorthodox method for ya, two bike stands two bikes rear to rear tire touching start bike #1 and get both rear tires spinning pop the clutch in second and wallah, bike # 2 is running. Hopefully

[@Jdan0114]

Two things I want to add, First, second is always better. I had an old cruiser that I was bump starting and put it in first and it broke the gear. Second, when doing the “tug” I have always had the back person step on the strap instead of hooking it to their peg. When they want to release they just let go. I’ve seen too many people eat dirt because the person in front kept going

[@benjaminnielsen5265]

I always drill through the the head of my kickstarter bolt and safety wire the bolt. I learned that I should do this the hard way.

[@knob4567]

I am not joking, I am sitting in a local forest watching this as it won’t really bump my bike in 1st gear until I realised 2 gear is an easier way to start. I’m gonna go home now but thanks for helping me when my kick stabs snaps.

[@heartsky]

Friend bump started my GT80 in reverse, it worked, rode it around in reverse, and also broke the gear case. He also fixed it, was a good mechanic, learned a lot from him. Didn't mind so much that he wrecked my Yamaha.

[@Frixworks]

Thank you for the video! I've been dirtbiking on forest trails mostly, for a little over 10 years. I've only bumpstarted once, and it was a happy accident after I stalled after reaching the top of a hill, and then went downhill. I didn't quite understand the mechanics of it, but I knew it was a thing, and I have been wondering what the specifics of it were that allowed it to happen. This'll definitely help me now I know how it's properly done.

[@JohannesDalenMC]

This is something I’ve been wondering about for a long time but never gotten around to find out: glad it popped up in my feed!

[@taotterof37]

Instead of hooking the strap to the towed bike, wrap it around the foot peg and step on it. All you have to do is lift your foot if things get sketchy.

[@tiffanyhelling4234]

That's a great tip! Thanks :)

[@BeRAD]

Great idea!

[@Alex.....S]

I've been doing these moves for years, I do it a bit different, but it still works. Hopefully this way will be easier. Edit: I tried it the next day and my bike started up so much faster this time. Thanks so much.

[@jaxsonstene279]

People here that no how to bump start but r here anyways 👉🏻👉🏻

[@baby-joker9519]

Know*

[@wippywoppie123]

@@baby-joker9519 no

[@wippywoppie123]

@@baby-joker9519 jk

[@scottbradford4130]

Lol true

[@neo1629]

“Will you still take me to dinner tho” 😂😂😂

[@BeRAD]

He gave me a 4 course meal if you know what I mean 😜

[@neo1629]

@@BeRAD lol 😂 wish I could go riding now with my bro’s can’t find a decent bike for a decent price mofos up in upstate ny want 3200 for a 25yr old yz125 😂

[@Jack-jd6tj]

@@neo1629 $3100 for my 250 made 2007. Good deal but needed $500 in parts but that’s usually what happens anyways

[@neo1629]

@@Jack-jd6tj yea

[@Jack-jd6tj]

@@neo1629 try going out of state and finding a bike, better prices around. But coif is making everything very very expensive so be aware of that

[@lolmonkey8485]

Thank you, I was on my 140G and my battery died. (doesnt have kickstart) this video literally saved me

[@Nick-jc2lv]

Thank you for this. It was needed today, saved a long walk home in rain

[@jakegentle7853]

this intro has me crying

[@clydedonjon1464]

bump start in reverse is more fun

[@dusty6369]

fax

[@jan6925]

Does it run backwards Then?

[@moritz7890]

Tried it on my 50 cc moped, it backfired really loud an ran backwards like 5 meters and then it stalled

[@clydedonjon1464]

You need too have your spark at the right timing but it can run in reverse

[@ZanSedej]

@@jan6925 yes.. but you destroy your engine

[@markmoore4088]

Seems like the clutch plates never fully release on the two strokes I have ridden. Pushing in gear, even with clutch lever pulled, is a no go.

[@BeRAD]

Totally normal!

[@markmoore4088]

@@BeRAD Thanks for the reply! I enjoyed watching your videos so much that I went out and bought a new yz125x for my gf and a new yz250x for myself. You should get a commission from Yamaha! Now if only I could afford a new Lektron, etc. Keep up the good work and don't hurt yourself!

[@badmanskill1112]

"You want me to give you a tug." 😂 The comedy in this film is great!

[@matthoye4974]

Rode for 25+ years (even had a YZ) and did many a bump start but never thought of doing a pusher or a tug!!

[@lexel90]

what about rear wheel on rear wheel starting if both bikes have a kickstand (with no ignition cut off switch) or you have terrain to get both rear wheels in the air touching each other spin up with the running bike and then let then clutch in on the running and clutch out on other bike or using the mentioned strap as a pull starter like on a lawnmower wrap the strap around the rear but dont attach it anywhere with your pull line going out at the bottom on most bikes get it in 2nd and just pull on the strap

[@BeRAD]

Yup those would be a couple other ways as well!

[@atomicprogrammer9019]

Best tutorial in the universe

[@garretthorner]

Did you take him to dinner? Or do we find out in the sequel?

[@Anonymouso283]

Great video! Quality is amazing!

[@piotrcienciala2418]

Fun stops when you try to do that on a heavy bike like CRF1000 or similar. Great video!

[@stufrowin]

Sandy wash or valley? Docking works good but takes some practice. Rear tire to rear tire either on rock or sideways on kick stand. Bad starter on ride had to do it several times.

[@rileymichaud1047]

Awesome vid man. Literally helped me out so much.

[@martinfisker7438]

I drove to work for a couple of weeks with a broken starter relay on a 200kg 600cc twin. There were no slopes near my work place.... That time i could have used a kicker lever

[@oliverthecat6529]

not sure why im watching this when i just bump started my bike like 2 hours ago but still very high video👍

[@Jack-jd6tj]

Easier way is to put your bike In neutral, this will make it easier to push the bike if you have to run with it or you don’t have a big hill, Once the bike is in neutral and is rolling down the hill hold the clutch in and shift to 1( if you don’t have a lot of speed, but harder to start), and 2( if you have a decent bit of speed) once in desired gear, before you dump the clutch you want to jump on your bike and a second before land on your seat. dump the clutch. ( once you hear the bike start it will be going slow so pull in the clutch fast.

[@BeRAD]

Perhaps I went over that in the last 4 minutes of the video that you didn’t watch 😂

[@markmoore4088]

@@BeRAD 😅😅

[@Jack-jd6tj]

@@BeRAD that could have been a possibility. But I included a hill thus meaning I described a different method 😁

[@Vickybalochbackpacker]

Thanks for teaching us somthing which we all already knew

[@BeRAD]

Thanks for watching a video about something you clearly already knew.

[@wakastars2719]

So basically I put it on 2nd gear when trying to start it ?

[@markmoore4088]

Yes. Unless your bike is geared so low that 3rd gear is better.

[@llecki]

The first bike I had when I was 10 had a stripped kick starter shaft. So I had to push start it to start it. I got very good at it but I had no choice at the time🤷🏻‍♂️

[@D0NTCRASH1]

Thats awesome

[@Wickedreptiles]

I actually learned somthing! Iv done all of these before except the swinger which is Really handy

[@davienfps_DaBest]

Your videos are great they helped me a lot!

[@GhostHammerX]

Good meeting you today homie! (This is Lee Cunningham, we met at Ryan Well's van, haha...)

[@BeRAD]

Hey dude!! Good to meet you too!

[@laveldickson9882]

This dude is goofy. He had me laughing through the whole demonstration. Great video

[@benpersenaire]

Was in tight Sandy trails yesterday without a strap. Propped my bike on a log and my dads bike leaned on his kickstand. Put the rear tires together and I dropped the clutch in 4th and it fired right up

[@DarnThatDragon]

Prophet of BErap!! G84 4 LIFE😁

[@ancienttechnique5830]

Been doing this since I was a little kid and never had to do the butt thing. But now I understand why they do it during MotoGp sessions

[@gurgento7155]

I'm stuck on the top of a ski mountain in NY right now. Really rough trails. I took a unexpected jump and my chain loosened and Brooke my casings and it broke my Stator connection. I have my chain and everything back on. But my Stator is broken. Can I bumpstart like this without a Stator?? Also I have no breaks so if it doesn't work and I can't put it into first it might be bad....

[@alfieosborne9565]

I love your videos man keep up the good work

[@joshbrookshire362]

Love watching your videos Berad. I know this question has nothing to do with this video, but I was wondering if you have specific settings with your suspension setup for technical single track riding. I have a 2019 yz 250x. Thanks.

[@jakethoover]

BeRad, your videos are great! Edited well, funny, useful and informative. Keep it up and the world is your oyster.

[@Saftsband]

Depending on what I find. I’m looking for a kx,cr, or yz 125. But depending on what I find for the cheapest, I’m definitely buying some parts from BeRAD. If I get a yz I might get the hole package, the head,reeds,carb and air filter.

[@kennethmartin4605]

Is it fine to bump start without needing to? I don't have a dirtbike yet just wanna know.

[@michaeld9966]

yes

[@unnecessarychannel691]

I tried this with my SYM 110 and it worked. . . This trick is for dirt bike,I tried it with my normal bike, It worked.

[@jacksonmacdonald877]

Great video man!

[@patrickharte7641]

you made this look so easy, thanks for the wicked video

[@kylebromley6066]

Excellent words of wisdom Sr. Any thoughts on some shenanigans videos?. Missing the good ol days. How's Ms. Speesknees doing?

[@iAyoub151]

Believe it or not, that's how I've always started my 2 stroke moped. Funny never knew it had a name.

[@chrispy_808_]

That’s funny cause I got the new yz250 and on the second ride the kickstart was literally almost off, looked down and the bolt was right there in the dirt lol 😂🤦🏽‍♂️

[@conradfield]

Nothing like a good tug after a hard day

[@tobiasbekkeheien8570]

Thank you so much

[@carnage2756]

Can you make a package for like a 110cc pit bike please

[@Bigblue16]

Can you do this with a recluse clutch installed??

[@TannerMiller07]

What if you have a pit bike or no clutch

[@maddingalanos1246]

Hey Brad it was nice to meet you. I was the kid with ty today

[@BeRAD]

Hey man!! Great to meet you too! Get the bike out next time and come ride!

[@maddingalanos1246]

@@BeRAD ok

[@whatsup8464]

raising the rear of the bike and wrapping a strap around the rear tyre and pull to start....as long as someone has the clutch in and in 2nd gear is another option with the strap👍

[@gamtamix836]

Must be the best tutorial, thanks for this guys 🤣

[@RobbiRocks]

Can any of these tricks be done on an Automatic bike?

[@kingcunningham2398]

Do you need to rev it when you let go of the clutch

[@MAGACOUNTRY2024]

Looks like same bike as mine bud! 2021 YZ 250. 2 Stroke. I love it man it shreds.

[@jkracinginc.4021]

JUNK!!!!! YZ 125 is the Shih Zoo!!!! It will kick ur AZZ!!!!

[@angusbrady9006]

You can also put in gear and pull in the clutch

[@lukebullock6537]

i didnt know some people didnt know about bumps starts i literally kill it with the clutch and drop it again when i get to the end of the hill

[@mx.jake22]

Hey BeRad awesome video but does this work on quads?

[@NinjaDragon1379]

are you going to give your thoughts on beta 125RR, 200RR,250RR, 300RR BeRad

[@furyss1tv184]

Don't know why i am watching this. I've been bump starting for ever (40 years+) Lol

[@RenBobbins]

Thanks for the video, Tom Keen from Blacklist!

[@SirDrakeNewcanon]

The battery in my friends died and we had to bump start it. My buddy let the clutch go not suddenly, but he tried to slip it. We made a couple of tries untik I realised but he is doing!

[@billb5029]

Love the thought of rolling down the hill an WOW starting a flooded 250.. FWI absolutely no way any of this works with a 500 2 stroke my Husky will only drag the tire in any gear I'm any situation much less with pushing

[@deekshithm7754]

Hi we need release clutch right then it will start right do we need downshift right

[@thomasledfart3487]

Me on my 1993 80cc Honda that only needs one kick unless you take it through a puddle. So what’s the normal speed for one of those because I think mine is suped up because it can do at least 40 I try to take it faster but ain’t got much room for that

[@3DTwinkies]

Ok but when I try to go down the hill, the bike just locks up, when I go into gear. I don't know if its just an older bike (1998), but holding in the clutch does nothing. The tires still lock up and I end up stopping and falling over. The only thing that worked (but the bike still stalled),. was start rolling down the hill in neutral, then putting the bike into 2ed gear. But yea, for some reason I cannot move the bike in gear while the clutch is held.

[@BeRAD]

Your clutch basket is probably worn/grooved so your clutch is not disengaging when you pull the lever in. Or of the oil in the clutch is cold, it is normal for it to stick.

[@lgyrbeats]

anyone know if a yamaha wr125 is kickstart or eletric???

[@projectdirtbikes]

Hey man, what's your premix ratio, and what oil do you use?

[@ohad.5890]

just doing this and releasing the clutch and stuff starts the bike? or do you need to press the starting button? sorry if dumb question

[@kingstonlabelle6954]

No you don’t need to press the starter basically the rear wheel starts the bike if you know what I mean

[@ohad.5890]

@@kingstonlabelle6954 thats very interesting, thank you

[@sarahletham5243]

Can you do one without gears coz I have that but don’t know how to do that

[@brunolawrence6886]

IT WORKS SO WELL!!!!

[@warroach]

What is the dirt bike you have in the video?

[@Rexy_3070]

what do you do iv you have no clutch and have 1 gear

[@hucktoflat1416]

Hol' up how did u do the scene with Derek on the back

[@stevenl8687]

Good information great job!

[@ogeemoto2853]

Ah. Needed this when I failed all weekend with a broken stator. Made good content tho

[@ManoharReddy26]

Does it works on fuel injection bikes?

[@94SexyStang]

Yes and No.......if the battery Very dead, No.......if the battery is Weak, but has enough juice to run the ECU, then Yes.

[@silasnovorolsky7185]

Should the bike be warm to be able to bump start it or can I do it while it’s cold

[@BeRAD]

Requires more speed/force/traction cold but you can do it.

[@GCSimons]

Hahahaha! Love your sense of humor you put in your vids so great!!! Awsome content too!

[@fxture234]

what if you have no clutch?

[@hphillips7425]

I learned something about the tow tug 👍🏻

[@michaeldehart3049]

Do you run a flywheel weight, on the 250

[@sevenmilewhite1407]

My yz250 is so hard for me to kickstart. It's prolly just me. I just got back into the sport for the first time in 20 years lol.

[@JesusGodHolySpirit3]

Does this apply to a dead battery?

[@LinuxShortsidk]

My bike rolls really sloow when I put it in second while I'm holding in the clutch. I usually just fall over. It's so annoying

[@thebrothers8022]

Derek needs to watch this video

[@BeRAD]

Derrick was IN the video! Haha

[@W.O.C.]

Hey BeRad, What cc is your YZ? awesome video man!