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#78541 georgeg (User) Fresh Boarder Posts: 12 Battery 9 Years, 10 Months ago   Can anyone tell me if it is possible to start and run a 2001 Road* by coasting down a hill or pushing, if the battery is dead or low enough not to start normally? It seems to me that I use to be able to do this with a Harley I owned back in the early 60's. I was thinking about talking a road trip and thought this would be good to know if I get out in some far off place. Thanks for any help.   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #78543 HoustonCH73 (User) she's gone............ Gold Boarder Posts: 967 Re:Battery 9 Years, 10 Months ago   Yup. Had to do it with a weak battery myself. (its a 2002, same thing, different color)   Logged     If you are going to do something, do it well, and leave something witchy....   The administrator has disabled public write access. #78551 Musky (User) Platinum Boarder Posts: 15137 Re:Battery 9 Years, 10 Months ago   If your concerned that the battery might not be 100% I would suggest you get a new one before you start your trip.   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #78557 RIPBiker13 (User) You couldn't handle the ride of the Reaper... Gold Boarder Posts: 680 Re:Battery 9 Years, 10 Months ago   Good advise, if your unsure replace it. But if you're just curious as I often get, you can push start it, or roll it down a hill. Never had to but I have just to see if I could.   Logged     His name is Mr. Grim and I am the Grim Rider. Rest In Peace...   The administrator has disabled public write access. #78603 StarMyram (User) STARVE to RIDE, RIDE to LIVE Gold Boarder Posts: 906 Re:Battery 9 Years, 10 Months ago   If you battery is REALLY low on juice, or totally dead, you can roll it down a hill all you want and it will not start. The Digital TCI ignition will not fire without adequate voltage. And if your'e one of those new 2008 guys with EFI, it would require even more poewr for the computer and fuel nozzles to work... I agree with Musky, if your battery is questionable, replace it with a quality new one.   Logged     A Fallen Man is not a failure.   The administrator has disabled public write access. #78660 Lakecharles (User) Jeremiah 29:11 and Semper Fi! Gold Boarder Posts: 751 Re:Battery 9 Years, 10 Months ago   Man... get a new battery! I used to have problems with my 700 Shadow and had to push it a couple of times - with the help of friends. I can't imagine pushing a Roadie... You better have Bubba and uncle Gumpie handy.., and call the neighbor over too... a roadie is pretty heavy to be pushing very far - even down hill!   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access.

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