Can u bumpstart a GS1150 with a CAT fitted ??

[Alex B]

Help !

This afternoon, pushed the 1150 out for a spin, hit starter and all she did was "takka takka takka takka". Battery gone west.

30 mins later, got a jumpstart from a passing AA van (kind person); but after 15 mins just ticking over we switched off ignition and tried an electric start. More "takka, takka .....".

Test shows battery isn't holding charge well although a long run might recharge for a while. Just then a salt lorry whizzes by and flings a few kilos of salt in our direction. ... and getting dark ! So decided to park up.

Anyone know if I can bumpstart/pushstart her ? I would have thought no problem but then realised the bloody cat is fitted and with cars it's a no-no.

Looks like I may need a new battery. Yes, I have an alarm fitted and its sucks juice like a demon.

Alex

 

[(RIP) Dennis]

Yes you can Bump start it. I had exactlt the same situation on Frday last. 100 mile run to Severn bridge fill up with petrol. tak, tak ,tak...battery dead flat. Bump started on the slope heading back to M4, new batery fitted at CW Dorchester. Problem gone.

I was told by CW however, that bump starting is not recommended with a cat, as it can put unburnt fuel through the system. Personally speaking, I can not see how this is any more evident in bump starting (unless of course the engine is refusing to fire) that with a normal start.

 

[Alex B]

Dennis

Cheers for that. May I ask how much CW Dorchester charged for the new battery/fitting etc ?

I may have to make the same trip to CW if the ice ever thaws and the floods ever subside !!

Thanks

Alex

PS: At what mileage did your battery go ? Mine is just 7500 miles on a 2 year old 1150.

 

[THE PICT]

Just remember as written on previous threads when the battery is totaly flat , you will not be able to bump it as there wont be any power to run the fuel pump while bumping.

 

[(RIP) Dennis]

The cost of the battery and acid was £64.78 (inc VAT) but I fitted it myself outside the shop. It is a simple enough job, you have to remove the seat, take off the plastic panels on the right hand side of the bike just below the fuel tank and then remove the single bolt which secures the fuel tank. You can then pull the tank back slightly to enable you to lift it sufficiently to unbolt and remove the battery. The only tools needed are the largest Allen key in the GS tool kit and a 10mm spanner (also thoughtfully provided). My bike is of a similar age, but with 32k miles on the clock. Hope this is of some use to you

I must say that CW are one of the most helpful m/c dealers I have come across. Amazingly in this day and age, they actually seem to care about and even more surprisingly, trust their customers. When I arrived at about 1pm they had already filled and charged the battery for me following my phone call whitout so much as a deposit or address taken.

 

[Alex B]

Yes, I agree. CW did some rear brake repairs for me on Sat afternoon when I showed up in trouble a few years ago.

And, believe it or not, they didn't charge labour !! Unbelieveable in this day and age. They are the best in the south imho.

 

[(RIP) Dennis]

Hey! Never mind in the south, I travelled all the way from Carmarthen in west Wales, a round trip of about 340miles !!!