I was just wondering if there was any way of starting the V if the battery was to die in the middle of

nowhere. I ride about 20 miles from my truck and it gets a little unnerving to think what would happen if

the battery died. Any suggestions other than bringing a tow rope?

 

Get a six pack rack and put a spare battery in it.. or bring jumper cables.

 

The jumper cables would be enough if you have buddies riding alone ... or perhaps install a pull start from a p650 ????

 

You can get small ATV cables that will let you jump if you are with a buddy

Otherwise I'd suggest somthing like a battery tender to keep your battery at full charge while you are not riding...assuring you a full load when you leave the garage...they are "smart" and won't overcharge a battery so they can be left plugged in

 

Its a real concern but I have never been concerned about this, until now...hehe. You can't even tow start the V if the battery dies and when the battery dies so does the fuel pump, thats a concern on the Praire. What if you kill the battery on the Praire, you pull start it you better have enough fuel in the carbs or else your SOL as the fuel pump will not be getting any power, once started the alternator would make power for the fuel pump and you would be off, just don't dick around pull starting it.

 

Six pack rack and a battery booster with dc converter comes in very handy...

 

I just wired in a battery tender to mine tonight. Keep the batt. fresh and it should last a long while. Battery booster is also a great idea for when you are solo.

Scott W.