1. Park both vehicles in a safe location, with the engines turned off and the parking brakes engaged. Make sure the vehicles are not touching each other.
2. Connect the jumper cables. Start by connecting one end of the red (positive) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the dead motorcycle battery, and the other end to the positive (+) terminal of the good motorcycle battery or car battery. Then connect one end of the black (negative) jumper cable to the negative (-) terminal of the good battery and the other end to a bare metal surface on the frame of the dead motorcycle, not near the battery.
3. Start the good vehicle and let it run for a few minutes. This will help to charge the dead motorcycle battery.
4. Try to start the dead motorcycle. If it starts, let it run for a few minutes to charge the battery further.
5. Once the dead motorcycle is running, disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse order that you connected them.
Here are some additional tips for jump starting a motorcycle:
- Do not smoke or create any sparks near the battery or jumper cables.
- Do not leave the jumper cables connected for more than a few minutes, as this can damage the battery.
- If the motorcycle does not start after a few minutes, stop trying and have the battery tested.
If you are unable to jump start your motorcycle, you may need to have the battery replaced or recharged.
