Originally Posted by Megadan (Post 335468)

It does, but depending on how weak/dead the battery is, it may not want to kick over. At least not very easily. If it was just low because he left the lights on, but otherwise still a good battery, then it would probably kick over. If the battery is literally dead, or has too much internal resistance to it, then it won't quite generate enough power to start, or stay running at the very least. I have worn myself out in that situation trying to get the bike going.

In truth, I have had way better luck bump starting a dead Hawk than kick starting one.

Originally Posted by bogieboy (Post 335552)

10 is a bit light for the starter application, its rated for up to 85a for under 4ft runs, if i were doing a battery cable on my bike, i would go 8ga minimum, probably 6, given i have easy access to all sizes of wire working at a small engine shop ( i have several feet of 4-8ga in my tool box...LOL)

8 ga would bump you up to 150a handling... that may well be the issue right there, along with double checking your grounds are good and clean, and TIGHT on all cables....

Originally Posted by willardnigma (Post 335564)

Oh the bump start, haven't heard that term in a while. Us manual drivers have the advantage.

Originally Posted by bogieboy (Post 335598)

If you have a bunch of 10, you can multiples, to equal conductor size, an 8ga wire is roughly 3 or 4 10s from memory...

Originally Posted by Megadan (Post 335603)

5 vehicles between my girl and I, only one automatic which is her old Volvo wagon winter beater.



Two 10's is equivalent to a 7ga.
4 10's is effectively a 4ga