How do you push start a motorcycle with a bad starter?
Push the bike from the left side until you get to a decent jogging speed. When you’re up to speed, jump on the bike and as soon as your butt hits the seat drop the clutch and push the starter. Once the engine starts pull in the clutch and give it some gas, you want to keep the RPMs up. You’re done!
What does it mean when your motorcycle won’t start?
If your motorcycle turns over but wont start it, can mean there’s a good chance your problem is related to your bike’s ignition or fuel. It can be especially important to check on the fuel if the bike wont start after sitting.
What happens when you push the start button on a bike?
When you push the button it gives power to the starter to crank the motor. When you push start the bike, with it in gear you crank the motor manually, so check the connection (s) at or around the start button. As for the clutch hmmm does it engage, as in when you pull in the lever does it work as intended?
Why does my bike not start when I Turn on the ignition?
If okay, check that the switch is getting power from the ignition switch when the ignition switch is turned on. If not, your ignition switch may be faulty at the lead that supplies power to the starter switch and is probably the culprit because we know the ignition circuit works – it’s the starter circuit in question.
Why is my push starter not working on my motorcycle?
Also, if the push starter was getting an electrical current and still not working, it would have drained your battery after about 10 tries with no engine turn over. So you most likely just need to replace the push starter.
What should I do if my bike won’t start?
Its a newer bike so that probably wouldn’t affect the spark plugs much. But you could test them by taking one out and holding it against the metal of your engine and try to start it. If you see a spark, they should be good.
When you push the button it gives power to the starter to crank the motor. When you push start the bike, with it in gear you crank the motor manually, so check the connection (s) at or around the start button. As for the clutch hmmm does it engage, as in when you pull in the lever does it work as intended?
If okay, check that the switch is getting power from the ignition switch when the ignition switch is turned on. If not, your ignition switch may be faulty at the lead that supplies power to the starter switch and is probably the culprit because we know the ignition circuit works – it’s the starter circuit in question.
Also, if the push starter was getting an electrical current and still not working, it would have drained your battery after about 10 tries with no engine turn over. So you most likely just need to replace the push starter.