Jumpstart a Motorcycle with a Car

[@sporty1701]

My bike is on the charger ALL THE TIME when not in use. I replace my battery every 5 years, no exceptions. Current ride is a 2012 XL1200C. Made some changes to suit my riding style and now have a pretty decent long-distance bike. Have been riding for over 51 years and have owned many bikes, Harleys and otherwise. Enjoy your videos very much...ride safe.

[@Skedawg88]

A trickle charger is fine but there are various reasons why some can’t use one.

[@russl4294]

Cool, didn't know about he clutch plates , oil drain down, of course I never let the bike set for a long time . Ride all year long in Florida. Great tips, thanks man.

[@OutletVibes]

Went for a ride, left the key in the on position. 3 Hours later I came out looking for my keys. Worst feeling ever.

[@seanparry1899]

Ft. Smith, Ar. here, have an 07' Heritage. When weather doesn't allow for riding during the winter, I use a battery tender and start her up every so often to get her juices flowing.

[@TheHarleyTech]

check out my winterization video. It's not good to start your bike and let it run for just a few minutes. It allows water (from condensation) to circulate through your engine. It's very important to allow your bike to reach operating oil temps!!!

[@geoffozevans4500]

It's always bloody raining here in Wales, thinking of moving somewhere warmer seeing as I am retired. Bought the bike ad a 60th birthday present to myself --- much to my partners disgust lol 🖒😎

[@TheHarleyTech]

+Geoff Oz Evans hahaha, my wife isn’t a fan either. You gotta get somewhere warmer and dryer man!

[@ap9062]

Move to Southern Portugal! You'll get a chance to ride everyday!

[@ronaldguyorsr8284]

Geoff Oz Evans hay its been bloosy raining hwre to in soytheast michigan thats monroe ....lazboy country lol

[@The217BMXER]

2017 Harley sportster 48 and this video just saved my ass from the Christmas break my bike had thank you

[@dannypriest5051]

Best explanation I have heard. When I got my bike, they told me what to do but not the why. Makes perfect sense.

[@SA-hk8xj]

02’ FatBoy and I try to do most of the maintenance on her myself. Always learning new stuff even 17 years later. Thanks for the videos you make. Wish I knew more guys like yourself in my area. I’d be up for riding or picking your brain about the bikes. Thanks again for tidbits 😉

[@mikelikesknives428]

2016 Breakout. First Harley and love the bike.

[@junixsk8]

Great tip ok on the clutch and rocking it. I was wondering why it was so hard to push it around!

[@jaegercapo3840]

I ride a 2009 Victory hammer and I had to jumpstart it because The battery died after it’s been sitting for about 2 months this video was very helpful, Thank you brother!!

[@clantonaw]

'06 FXDLI...that apparently needs the pulley bolts and battery terminals checked thanks to your advice! Subbed! Thanks John!

[@flhkicker2080]

1964 Pan & 1965 Pan Still running strong, owned over 40 years, Vet.

[@jimearnest4342]

flhkicker love those pan heads!

[@AidanMC1995]

Thanks for your sacrafice. Thanks for your service. Fuck the military, fuck the government, take care of our vets

[@ckelley63]

Hey John I have an 07 Twin Cam FXD, and a 73 Ironhead. I love then both!! I enjoy your vids, keep em coming!!

[@nannydee63]

Hi there from Australia... I have a 2002 sportster 42000km . Totally love riding..thank you John for these videos it helps a lady rider heaps😁👌🏻👍

[@NothingToSeeHere12345]

Rode when I was a teenager - then after a 30 year break, started riding again. Bikes I've had: when i was a kid: '83 Yamaha "Special II" --- then 30 year break next: 2012 Yamaha V-Star 950 - rode that for 6 months or so current bike: 2013 Harley Switchback (FLD)

[@hogluvr1]

99 Hertiage Softail (EVO BABAY!) & '17 SGS in juicy Laguna Orange. Don't ride the evo nearly enough.

[@dianedenroche1496]

I've been riding since way before it was cool for us ladies to ride. I now ride a 2015 RGS. :)

[@TheHarleyTech]

nice!

[@Jesus78707]

As far as im concerned it’s always been cool for women to ride.

[@adamkariel4211]

Thanks John! Did exactly what you did on my Dyna Street Bob now and fired up immediately.. It's winter in South Africa and due to Covid-19 we can't go out so the bikes just sit.. Much appreciated

[@abstrakt26]

The older bikes are nice and accessible for the most part...but had an adventure when i unloaded my breakout after trailering both my rides up north for a get away...i forgot about the FIN system alarm and trailer mode...many choice words as my jumper cable clamps were too big to get a bite on the battery with how recessed it is on the breakout so it ended up a great excuse to get my 95 out on the road hitting up places and dealers for a quality jump/tender box...

[@Hitman2220]

Video starts @3:05 ... Trust me

[@motogordo1903]

‘96 Dyna Convertible

[@06xl1200l]

I have a 2006 XL1200L and a 2023 Tri Glide Ultra. Thanks for another good video.

[@huuknow3133]

1996 Ultra Classic and a 1998 Heritage Springer... evos forever. As a side note, my springer sat all winter and didn’t wet sump. If check ball and oil pump are in good shape, not an issue. Great videos, I like every one I’ve seen.

[@TerryJones-ph4uw]

Very helpful, I ride a 2021 Sportster 48 I bought in 2021. My previous was a 2020 ' 883. There is not a lot of difference in the actual bike. However, the extra power in very nice. (You understand....

[@XenaTheQuadCamBikah]

Great tips as always thank you John! My ride is a 2004 Sportster I bought it new from Boston Harley Davidson. Few years down the road I installed a 1212 kit and screamin eagle cams in my driveway. I should start a “Girls Can Wrench Too” channel.

[@starlordVonkrumm]

Awesome

[@shafiqackbar3428]

Just had my first Harley, a Forty Eight 2013 since Nov 2017. Already had 2000 kms done!!! Moreover, on a small island called Mauritius. Love the bike and love your channel. Keep up the good videos... cheers

[@TheHarleyTech]

Thanks! Sounds like you’re doing some solid riding!

[@millinutz]

I'm on a '93 FXDWG and love every mile I ride on it. Thanks for the tip with the oil.

[@devinwilkison6799]

I love Harleys! Had a 07 sporty 1200 custom but right now I'm currently riding an 84 Honda magna v65. It's a really fun bike

[@headwound2129]

2006 Road king and 2020 Roadglide special...thanks for the jump tip!!

[@gorillahd9247]

1999 FXDX - bought it new. 2015 Fatboy - picked it up used with 900 miles on the odometer. Both are still going strong. Good tip on the clutch! Scott

[@ke018co1]

bought my first Harley about a month ago 2015 Fat Bob 2800 miles on it love it I'm hooked

[@blangille6407]

1995 Sportster. I never let it sit long. Always riding and it never gets old.

[@charleshennings5134]

I think the rocking back and forth switching gears is exactly what it needed! thank you so much, man! --2017 honda cb500x

[@michaelallen5944]

I ride 2004 dyna wide glide. Only been riding for a week and love it.

[@michaeldebault5603]

Good info. Thanks. 2018 Roadglide, 2007 Heritage Springer, 2009 Crossbones, 2019 Rods and Rides bobber. Need some more!!!

[@johnnyturbo8460]

Just picked up my 2019 Ultra Limited! Can't wait to get off work and go for a ride. Waiting for all my Kahuna accessories to come in. :-) traded in my 2006 Electra glide classic touring for it...

[@snakechrmr6398]

I bought an '07 Lowrider in July '06 in Kansas. Rode around the US for a couple of years but I was working overseas 2 months on/1 month off so even if I rode every day when home it was only 3 months/yr. (1 month snow). In '08 I left for Europe and shipped the bike in late '09. Since Feb 2010 been riding around southern Europe (125K miles on the clock). Moved from Portugal to Serbia in Oct '17 and been riding around the Balkans, Croatia, Slovenia and Italy since. Got up at a hotel in Torino, Italy in '16 and the battery was dead. Hotel manager borrowed a car battery and cables from a nearby gas station and helped me get it started. When I got back to Portugal I bought a new battery and a portable battery jump starter that now rides in saddle bag. Haven't needed to use it on the bike but have started a couple of cars for people on the road.

[@BMWHP2]

Thanks for the info on starting the bike after some time in the garage. It works.

[@juanlozano1220]

Hello John, awesome advise, it's being cold in Houston TX. And didn't ride my bike or at least star it up in the garage for so long, after watching your video to the end, I start rocking my bike back and forth on gear and after doing that with the battery full try to start the bike but nothing, I go straight to jump start with my car and brum bruuuuuum, just like that, my bike it's up and running again, thank you so much 😜👍🏼

[@John-ob7dh]

Cold in Houston !!! Surely not .???????

[@daviddb1972]

The Bad Boy is one of my all time favorite bikes! Love that springer frontend!

[@TheHarleyTech]

For years I've though HD would be bringing a springer front end back. With the new softail frame, it is clearly never coming back. It makes me sad, but more grateful to own one!

[@fjoy3376]

Never heard anyone else mention the oil drain and the dry clutch after a sit. Appreciate these videos 👍

[@chilangoley]

2011 Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Special great videos and a lot info about everything....

[@Florjack2756]

2012 Heritage 50k. My first Harley. I live in Florida and the longest trip was two up, to Maggy Vally and all the wonderful roads up there of cores tail of the dragon.

[@weemansmith1994]

New to harley here, hasn't stopped me fitting a 1275 hammer kit to my sporty though....... Buuuut, wanted to say thanks for explaining the oil levels, i was mystified how to drain the oil and refill to the correct level, now i'll only drain my oil at operating temp so it all drains from the tank. Likewise, i'll only check my oil (after adding the prescribed amount when refilling) when at operating temp! so thanks!!!

[@TheHarleyTech]

glad that small point of the video made a difference! super important, and I should probably bring it up again!

[@weemansmith1994]

It's definitely eased my mind! i was puzzled and yeah, big help mate! All your videos are very cool, love em!

[@ashtonscott7989]

2003 Nighttrain standard. Hammond, La. Awesome videos, learning tons !

[@dawnrobb8809]

LOVE that springer front end! I have two bikes at the moment. A 2001 Softail Custom Chrome kit bike 88 ci Rev Tech & Rev Tech 5 spd. It sadly spends most of it's time on my stand in my garage getting minor repairs now instead of ridden. I also have a 2013 Sportster 72 I ride to work everyday. I hope to get something like a newer Road Glide in the future for longer trips & keep the Softail as a project bike & the Sportster for commuting to work

[@46miles]

I ride a '95 FXDS! I absolutely love it! I also have a '96 XLH1200C I just bought recently, so I haven't really ridden it any!

[@Kyle-ue5uj]

i also rock a 1200 sportster - 2004 custom to be exact - thanks BikenBird for pointing me here subscribed after just looking at the video list

[@TheHarleyTech]

Glad you’re here!

[@onthebenchwithmax6226]

First HD 1942 WLA, since then they have been mostly Springers. Nice Bad Boy! 👍👍👍

[@daviddelle774]

Dave from PA. 92 Dyna and my daughter just bought a brand new 17 Black Denim 883.

[@miguelescobedo5910]

2009 FXDF -Sold 2009 Road King Classic -Love this thing so smooth and Loud! 🇺🇸

[@tccalvo]

FXSTSB Bad Boy!! That bike made me fall in love with Harleys. Could not get that, but got the next best thing... 1998 FLSTS

[@TheHarleyTech]

Gotta love a springer!

[@kimharbison5277]

2017 883 SuperLow. Even though I live in Indianapolis, I ride year round when the weather permits so the bike is never 'stored away'. All the bikes I've owned have always been plugged into a tender when parked at home.

[@WDStock_man]

John I did some house painting down in Columbus,GA when I lived in Smyrna

[@dieselfueler]

1983 Honda CX650 Custom was my first, 1985 Honda VF1000R was my next. Been out of the game for 18 years. Getting back in with a 2007/6 FXSTC when I find the color/miles/price I want. Thats how I found your channel as well.

[@Holly1960-]

2013, XL1200C Custom Sportster. HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROCKS ! 🇺🇸 Great vid, Thanks ! 👍

[@tedpechie6642]

2020 street glide special, my first Harley-Davidson

[@whiteguy4282]

You just went all the way on your first try. Good job. 07 FXSTD

[@jimwilson2287]

Just bought my dream bike. 2017 limited CVO. Do all my own maintenance, so hungry for M8 maintenance videos. Keep up the good work.

[@TheHarleyTech]

+Jim Wilson thanks for watching! I just film what I work on, so I’m sure M8 maintenance video is coming!

[@larrygilchuk1671]

2019 road glide 107 just got a stage one in it and love it !

[@raygarafano6931]

Oh yeah, two bikes in the stable, a 91 Sporty1200 and a 2015 wide glide I just stage1'd, working on getting some V&H short shots

[@MrRoadliner113]

2006 Yamaha Roadliner and a 2017 Harley Limited (traded our 13' Limited to upgrade) The 17' is just an incredible machine.

[@TheHarleyTech]

It is!

[@johna7000]

Hello. Thanks for the Awesome videos John., Keep them coming. I just traded in my 2016 Dyna Low Rider it had a 103 stage one with 2 into one Vance and Hynes. Solo seat, black with the brugendy Harley Davidson. Had 1230 miles when I bought it. And 2500 when I traded it in for a 2018 Road King witch had 132 miles on it black and chrome. Got that Oct 9th now has 280 miles.

[@harley_rider_coggins1197]

I have a 96 xl1200c sporty and a 99 dyna wide glide with the 88ci. I just ran across your vids. I live in GA too about an hour and fifteen mins from your shop. Subscribed!!

[@the1bamfer]

‘05 Low Rider, 88ci carbureted twin cam. Vivid black with lava red teardrops on the sides of tank. Beautiful bike. She’s my first Harley. I’ve had her for about five years now and am considering getting a touring bike, but If I do it will be an additional bike because I will never be able to get rid of the LowRider.

[@TheHarleyTech]

2 bikes for life! Wives may never understand, but we all know why!

[@Vulgaren2012]

2002 Night Train, and thank you for all the great videos!

[@bern1228]

Riding a 2006 Softail Deluxe with a stage 3 kit. Awesome. And... a 90 lowrider.

[@Kornpop45]

I ride a 2007 zx10r. I love my sport bikes but I'm going to pick up my first harley tomorrow. It's a 2018 softail breakout 114. I'm super stoked about it

[@uc9637]

Great advice about the clutch being sticky I've experienced this I rock the bike a bit make sure that the neutral was free

[@willr52]

Thanks for the comment about clutch plates, very helpful!

[@alaskabrent7470]

Thanks John. I left my accessory switch on and drained the battery. I appreciate the information. I’ve watched a few of your videos and I’ve learned a great deal. Just subscribed. I ride a 98 FXDWG that the wife gave my for our 35th wedding anniversary. Got to love a woman that supports your habit. Looking forward to watching more of your by. Thanks again

[@stevenmorris1542]

My first street bike: 2018 Ultra Classic. Haven't even sat in, let alone drive, my car since I bought this bike.

[@davezysk4220]

I have a 2002 Dinah lowrider 1450 motor in it have nine thousand miles on it absolutely love this bike been a good bike overall for the four past years I've owned it

[@snakechrmr6398]

I got a 2007 Dyna Lowrider bought new July '06. 1584 engine. 125,000 miles and just now changing the drive belt this week. She's been a great ride.

[@robertsmall6076]

1990 sporty Screamin eagle cams and a 2006 softail love them both

[@scottgorman7166]

09 Street Glide....just came upon your videos....great information for us garage wrenchers

[@budman123052]

I ride a 2000 Heritage Classic. Bought it new, waited 30 years to get the bike I wanted. Just a priorities thing.

[@billylines]

1960 Pan/Shovel 2006 softail deluxe 2006 Suzuki boulevard. I’ve just found your channel. Digging the videos. 👍👍

[@philipstaite4775]

Thanks for the tips about oil, clutch, and jump starting. I'd have had the car running - like you would jumpstarting another car. I'm currently on a 2017 Sportster 883 Super low. I expect/hope I should be getting a touring bike this summer. Probably a Street Glide. Add a tour pack and a big comfy sear for my wife... Thanks again for the info!

[@diegoKD9WUR]

Thank you for all your videos, they are very helpful. I have a 100 anniversary softail, and a 2005 springer classic. And thanks bro

[@daltoncahn55]

Bought a 2017 dyna street bob 4 months ago. Love it!

[@huck3265]

94 xl883 custom frame 3" stretch in swingarm wide glide front with drag pipes and 2 over stock jets in carb. planning a fatbob tank and 1275 hammer kit this winter

[@TheHarleyTech]

+Keith H those hammer kits are supposed to be awesome! I’d love to see it! Post some pics on my IG or FB!

[@raylocke282]

2005 CVO FLHSTSE2 with 268 thousand kilometers.Last top end rebuild 120thousand kilometers ago.

[@TonyAJewell]

I have a 1200 Harley > Buell 1999. Your videos are very helpful, thanks / Tony Jewell

[@sdefiel3719]

Beautiful pipes! I bet your neighbors just LOVE them. ;)

[@raygarafano6931]

Either a 91 Sporty1200 or a newer wide glide, The WG it seems has a puter that will run battery down if bike is not used in a few weeks. The battery started to go like 25 months after I bought the bike as the red electrical systems lamp started coming on quite often even though everything was working right, once the new battery went in, that light hasn't come on again.

[@gregoryharmes6576]

2007 softtail deluxe. Thank you for video

[@NorthCoastT]

Thank you for the video! I ride a 2017 Street Glide.

[@speedyspeed8492]

That Bad Boy is kickass those are becoming very hard to find you should hang on to that one. I got a 09 Night Train and a 14 Street Glide I will keep that train until I die or can't walk anymore then I'll get a trike. Riding my bikes is like a good therapy session it keeps me from shoving the old lady in a trunk. LOL

[@TheHarleyTech]

+Speedy Speed There's plenty of trunk space in a trike. Just take her with you. Hahaha. I do love that bike. It was nice to go ride my own bike for a change!

[@robertplanakis1346]

Good clear statements without any dizzying bs.

[@arthurleino]

I disconnected my electric start cable to use for my Battery Negative cable. My Bike is 83 FXWG with kick start. Kickstarted it 5 years overseas.

[@brianhaji112]

92 heritage classic80"Evo...in black...Blacker the berry sweeter the juice son!!.... remember kids!! BlackBikesMatter!🤘

[@rodrigolaureano]

Awesome dude , tks, Im always start the car... now I realize that Im doing wrong... So I do Ride 2009 Fat boy / 2013 Utra Classic / 1978 shovel head - and I used to ride a VROD 2012 - but this one I sold in 2014...

[@TheHarleyTech]

hell yea! A whole collection of bikes!

[@ghostdogsherron6974]

Thanks John!!!!!! This helps 👍🏾

[@jamesmoorer6019]

great information on the oil tank and clutch plates.. also not starting the car

[@cbartek63]

Thanks for the information, because I didn't know you shouldn't have a car running while jumping a bike off, will not do that again.

[@brianmiles4957]

2002 HD heritage softail classic bought it with 9,000 miles on it in March of 2018

[@JCcanU]

My 1986 FLT/C the battery was under the left side bag easy to get to , my 1990 1200 was under the seat but the battery box was a pain had to slide out the battery. my 1995 Road king the seat bolts are under the rear fender you can not remove the seat unless you drop the rear tire , best way to jump start a harley is off the starter positive and ground hooked right to the frame . hook up to the Starter red black to frame , let it sit 5 minutes and remove the jumper cable and fire the bike up , if that did not work your battery is dead and has bad cells . Push start it . till you get to a shop .

[@gregvanduyne2133]

Love the bad boy! My buddy has one and they have a cool look. I have a 03 police roadking.

[@obfuscated3090]

Good noting to always leave the car off. That applies to jumping any bike because the auto alternator can overwhelm the bike regulator and toast it. I've replaced several for customers over the years. I fit a pushbutton solenoid cover to all my HDs with the late Denso starter so if the little start relay shits the bed I can just push the button (obviously with the bike in neutral!).

[@TheHarleyTech]

Neutrals for noobs, haha

[@SA-hk8xj]

Great info 👍👍😎