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Boosting a motorcycle??

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by MTLTaco, Aug 13, 2013.

  1. Aug 13, 2013 at 11:26 AM
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    MTLTaco

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    This a problem with the taco??
     
  2. Aug 13, 2013 at 11:29 AM
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    What the hell are you trying to ask? Try again and next time use complete sentences that actually make sense... :rolleyes:
     
  3. Aug 13, 2013 at 11:30 AM
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  4. Aug 13, 2013 at 11:31 AM
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    Im confused as well, perhaps its he is French Canadian with limited English?
     
  5. Aug 13, 2013 at 11:32 AM
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    Though that was pretty staight forward. Let me re phrase. Will I hurt my taco in anyway boosting a much smaller battery???
     
  6. Aug 13, 2013 at 11:33 AM
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    Come on guys. Translation:

    If you own a Tacoma is it a problem if you turbo your motorcycle?


    To answer your question OP, I don't think those are related but make sure you know what you're doing before boosting a bike. Good luck :thumbsup:
     
  7. Aug 13, 2013 at 11:33 AM
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    If they are both 12 volt systems no it will not hurt your truck.
     
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    Title: Boosting a Motorcycle

    Asking if boosting his taco will have ill effects.

    now asking about a motorcycle battery.....not so much straight forward.
     
  10. Aug 13, 2013 at 11:34 AM
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    no but it wont do your bikes electrics any good. if youre gonna jump start the bike shut off the taco and just use the battery power
     
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    I think you're asking about jump starting, it's making sense now! I was thinking boost, like forced induction and not seeing the question.

    To answer your question, if the motorcycle is a 12V system and there's nothing funky about it, you will not hurt your truck's battery jump starting it. I've jump started my motorcycle several times with the truck, just don't leave the cables on any longer than necessary. As mentioned above, I'd be more nervous about the bike's electrical system than the Tacoma's. Some bikes are more 'finicky' than others. My bike is fairly hearty and takes jump starting well, other high strung bikes might not.
     
  14. Aug 13, 2013 at 11:37 AM
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    "no but it wont do your bikes electrics any good. if youre gonna jump start the bike shut off the taco and just use the battery power"

    Thats what i was thinking... Thanks
     
  15. Aug 13, 2013 at 11:38 AM
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    Pugga Thanks
     
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    I don't know if it's not an option but can you pop the clutch? May be useful for the future.
     
  18. Aug 13, 2013 at 11:42 AM
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    Yeah going to try that first. Second option will be jumping it
     
  19. Aug 13, 2013 at 11:46 AM
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    Bike batteries are terrible about dying at the worst times, just make sure you use 3rd or 4th gear if you are going to pop the clutch.
     
  20. Aug 13, 2013 at 11:47 AM
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    At first i thought you ment stealing motorcycles using a tacoma....
    I jump started my bike using my tacoma before, didnt have any problems
     

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