Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting 101:General engine troubleshooting

How to jump start your bike from a car/Batteries explained.

My clutch lever rattles when I rev the engine.

My engine is running poorly.

Why does my bike take so long to reach normal running temperature?

Why does my gas tank sometimes whine when I stop?

Supporting Your Bike While Servicing

My bike won't run

• General things to look for if your bike won't start.

• My battery is good, but when I turn on the ignition I get no power.

• When I try to start my bike I hear a chattering noise.

• My bike tries to start but won't, no matter how much choke I give it.

• My bike tries to start but won't, and I see white smoke coming from the exhaust.

• My bike starts initially, but the carbs flood very soon thereafter.

• My bike has been sitting for a while, and I can't get it started.

• How to tell if your battery is dead

• My battery is dead; how do I push-start my bike?

• My battery is dead; how can I bring it back to life?

• How to jump start your bike from a car/Batteries explained.