just out of interest

05-11-2004, 09:46 AM

is it possible to bump start a bike with a slipper clutch ?

i keep trying to work it out in my head but my brain keeps melting.

and if your realy good could you explain why

ummm :burnout:

05-11-2004, 10:06 AM

I would guess it would react to the torque of the bike at the back wheel, like a car you should bump start a bike in 2nd or 3rd gear, this might allow it to spin the engine without applying enough force to activate the slipper mechanism.

05-11-2004, 10:08 AM

Don't see why not.
Although I guess it'd depend on how the clutch is set up.... they slip at different pressures depending on the plate pack thickness.

But it's all just a theory for me - have YOU ever tried bump starting a 996?!!

05-11-2004, 09:46 AM	#1
Scotty Guest Posts: n/a	just out of interest is it possible to bump start a bike with a slipper clutch ? i keep trying to work it out in my head but my brain keeps melting. and if your realy good could you explain why ummm :burnout:

05-11-2004, 10:06 AM	#2
tony_unn Guest Posts: n/a	A guess for an answer I would guess it would react to the torque of the bike at the back wheel, like a car you should bump start a bike in 2nd or 3rd gear, this might allow it to spin the engine without applying enough force to activate the slipper mechanism.

05-11-2004, 10:08 AM	#3
NBs Guest Posts: n/a	Don't see why not. Although I guess it'd depend on how the clutch is set up.... they slip at different pressures depending on the plate pack thickness. But it's all just a theory for me - have YOU ever tried bump starting a 996?!!