Hey Guys,

What is the best way of starting a sled when your starter rope breaks?

Someone asked me the other day and I showed them but I am just curious how everyone does it.

I am sure everyone has a different way.

Thanks

DP

:D I just turn the key to the start or run positions. as long as the battery is charged it always starts :thumbsup: Just Kidding Never had that problem it would be interesting to know. :)

I use the rope and clip thats provided in the tool pouch. Wrap it around the drive clutch(make sure to wrap it the proper rotation) and then yank it. It's always a plus to have someone by the choke and throttle.

just my .02

FZ700

Get a rope and wrap it around the clutch and give it a yank. Hopefully the sled is either warm or it usually starts on the first pull. Gets to be a pain to keep on wrapping the rope around the clutch. :cussing:

Originally posted by FZ700@Oct 28 2002, 08:42 PM
I use the rope and clip thats provided in the tool pouch. Wrap it around the drive clutch(make sure to wrap it the proper rotation) and then yank it. It's always a plus to have someone by the choke and throttle.

just my .02

FZ700
i never had a rope break yet but if i did i'd use the strap & clip for the clutch too that came with my sled. Just before every winter i always replace the rope just to make sure theres not much wear on it to break. i've had ropes break on other stuff and it's not fun to get stuff started when theres no back up lol

My friends 97 670 was probably the hardest sled I ever had to pull start. I agree carry an extra rope or strap(Going to get a second one just incase)would hurt. Had ome practice on ky friends 2002 800X, the recoil sucks, must be all plastic(junk).


just my .02

FZ700

Rap the clutch the correct way and no problems. Make sure you get the rope out of the way quickly too.

Yeah, it makes a mess if the rope gets caught,

That happened to me last year.

push it down a hill and pop the clutch. Works everytime. Try it, but make sure you have a big hill

:withstupid: Are you talking about a car or sled?haha

Originally posted by tatalover78@Oct 29 2002, 12:29 PM
push it down a hill and pop the clutch. Works everytime. Try it, but make sure you have a big hill
Make sure you have a big hill, and a clutch.

Thats why I like electric start, you always have a backup.

Just a SAFTEY thought on the rope start. I would NOT wrap the rope around your hand or put a loop on the rope with your hand through the loop. If the machine starts and the hook dosen't disconnect, the rope will wrap around the clutch and pull you down into the clutch faster that you can wink. This is why all starter ropes have a "T" handle on them. The "T" handle will rip out of your fingers before it pulls you down into the clutch. Put a loop in the end of the rope and put something like a screw driver, or the handle for the spark plug wrench into the loop. Use this as your 'T' handle.

Be Careful Out there.

SkipR [B]

I think he was talking about pushing the sled off a cliff.
That is what I would want to do if my recoil broke. :sarcasm:

Get your girlfriend to suck real hard on the end of the pipe. Oops, did I say that?

hahaha, Yes I think u did just say that.

Originally posted by SkipR@Oct 29 2002, 12:30 PM
Just a SAFTEY thought on the rope start. I would NOT wrap the rope around your hand or put a loop on the rope with your hand through the loop. If the machine starts and the hook dosen't disconnect, the rope will wrap around the clutch and pull you down into the clutch faster that you can wink. This is why all starter ropes have a "T" handle on them. The "T" handle will rip out of your fingers before it pulls you down into the clutch. Put a loop in the end of the rope and put something like a screw driver, or the handle for the spark plug wrench into the loop. Use this as your 'T' handle.

Be Careful Out there.

SkipR [B]
Very true! We don't need anyone to be loosing any arms/hands/fingers!! :nervous:

What happens if you put the rope on in the opposite direction and start er up? Reverse at no extra charge?????

Yeah... thats the MER (mechnical Reverse)... its not as popular as the RER for some reason.

Originally posted by tatalover78@Oct 29 2002, 12:29 PM
push it down a hill and pop the clutch. Works everytime. Try it, but make sure you have a big hill
i need a little more details on how you do this ? ??? :doh:

Like This :)

i meant going down the hill and poping the clutch :D :D :D

Maybe a boat anchor on the end of the rope? Get up some speed and chuch her out! :D

I rode with a guy who used to start his RXL buy wrapping his hand around the front cluch and gave her a rip and it started every time.. and he still has his hand....

(wouldn't recomend)!!!

Originally posted by 600 edge-x blue 03@Oct 30 2002, 06:04 PM
I rode with a guy who used to start his RXL buy wrapping his hand around the front cluch and gave her a rip and it started every time.. and he still has his hand....

* (wouldn't recomend)!!!


Seen it done. Emergency only though.

Originally posted by SkipR@Oct 29 2002, 12:30 PM
Just a SAFTEY thought on the rope start. I would NOT wrap the rope around your hand or put a loop on the rope with your hand through the loop. If the machine starts and the hook dosen't disconnect, the rope will wrap around the clutch and pull you down into the clutch faster that you can wink. This is why all starter ropes have a "T" handle on them. The "T" handle will rip out of your fingers before it pulls you down into the clutch. Put a loop in the end of the rope and put something like a screw driver, or the handle for the spark plug wrench into the loop. Use this as your 'T' handle.

Be Careful Out there.

SkipR [B]
Good tip SkipR, stange things can happen around any type of machinery or moving parts. I've seen it first hand.

my buddy had a 95 ZR 580 EFI and when he was trying to start it one time in backfired and started in reverse he didn't figure it out until he wanted to move and it went backwords

just out of curiosity i tryed wrapping the strap around the clutch backwords (intentionally) to see if i could get my 96 ZR 580 EFI to start backwords but it wouldn't, i would pull over the engine backwords and it would pop off and go forwards, darn i was looking for some lightweight reverse

I had an old trials bike that use to do that to me. If I went too slow when I was turning it would sometimes backfire and run in reverse. That would generally result in a "5" I think with the new coils and moduals this sort of thing shouldn't happen too much anymore.

I have a 583 rotax and my recoil has been rebuilt twice last year :cussing: And it still does not catch all the time :cussing:

I just wrap a rope(no clip) around the clutch

This is why i like the primer on cold days,starts 1st pull all the time :devil:

WEll i originally said it to be a joke, but if you want to try just take the belt off, push it down the hill really really fast, and then roll the belt back on. I guess??

Originally posted by SkipR@Oct 29 2002, 06:30 PM
Just a SAFTEY thought on the rope start. I would NOT wrap the rope around your hand or put a loop on the rope with your hand through the loop. If the machine starts and the hook dosen't disconnect, the rope will wrap around the clutch and pull you down into the clutch faster that you can wink. This is why all starter ropes have a "T" handle on them. The "T" handle will rip out of your fingers before it pulls you down into the clutch. Put a loop in the end of the rope and put something like a screw driver, or the handle for the spark plug wrench into the loop. Use this as your 'T' handle.

Be Careful Out there.

SkipR [B]
Another safety tip, I recommend putting on your helmet before you pull. That clip really flies out of there and you don't want to get in the eye, or even get hit in the face or ear when its real cold. Hurts!