Why does my bike stops suddenly while driving?
Air Leak. There may be air getting into the engine through a leak in the intake manifold or head gasket. This air will change the air/fuel mixture in the engine and may cause your engine to stall.
How do you turn off the engine on a motorcycle?
Just use the kill switch and the engine will be off and the motorcycle can be slowed down. One should always remember where and what it’s for, by having your key ignition switched off, you are assured that all power is off to your bike including the engine circuit which is what the kill switch does.
Why is my motorcycle losing power when I turn it off?
Twist the throttle while the motorcycle is off; if the valves don’t completely open with a full throttle twist, extra slack on your throttle cable may be your problem. There is usually a tightening nut a few inches above the knob that connects to the carburetor at the end of the throttle cable.
What should I do if my throttle response is not good?
If you are not getting a good throttle response then there are couple of things you can check for. For instance first thing will be the carburetor tuning along with the engine tuning. Check for the air filter, fuel filter & the spark plugs. If the problem still persists then you should check the quality of the fuel too.
How do you know when to start the throttle on a motorcycle?
You’re in a blind corner, wondering when you can start getting on the throttle. In the absence of other visual references, simply look at the horizon point where the two sides of the road appear to meet. If that point is holding a steady distance from you, the corner is continuing at a constant radius.
Just use the kill switch and the engine will be off and the motorcycle can be slowed down. One should always remember where and what it’s for, by having your key ignition switched off, you are assured that all power is off to your bike including the engine circuit which is what the kill switch does.
Twist the throttle while the motorcycle is off; if the valves don’t completely open with a full throttle twist, extra slack on your throttle cable may be your problem. There is usually a tightening nut a few inches above the knob that connects to the carburetor at the end of the throttle cable.
What happens if a motorcycle sits out in the elements?
If your motorcycle is sitting out in the elements with no cover, you run a higher risk of damages. Extreme temperatures are not friendly to machinery. If your motorcycle does have a cover and/or is stored inside a garage or shed, these damages are less likely to happen as quickly, but can happen over a longer period of time.
Why do you shut off the fuel tank on a motorcycle?
The primary reason for shutting off the fuel is safety. On a motorcycle the fuel tank is directly above the engine. If fuel were to leak it would drip directly on the hot engine. This along with the fact that most motorcycles use a rubber supply hose that is exposed to the engine heat and the resulting decomposition.