When does a rider bring in a crashed bike?
When a rider brings in a crashed bike, Kelly checks the wheels first. Typically, the wheels take the brunt of the crash, and incur the easiest problems to diagnose.
Is it possible to fall off a bike?
If you ride a bike, you’re almost definitely going to crash. Sorry about that. When the inevitable occurs, first check and make sure you don’t have any major injuries—before you even get off the ground.
What to do if your bike won’t start?
With the “Duh” issues resolved and your bike still not starting, it’s time to investigate further into your engine spark. A great place to start is at your spark plugs. When you start here, you can keep tracing it back until you find your ignition or spark issue.
Why does my bike die after running on starting fluid?
If your bike continues to die after running on the starting fluid, you should try to troubleshoot elsewhere. Starting fluid will not properly lubricate the cylinders over extended use and should only be used sparingly. A clogged vent tube on your gas tank can also restrict the gas from flowing through the system.
Why is my bike not starting after six months?
If you’ve raced your bike nonstop for six months and it suddenly refuses to start, it’s because the piston and rings have become so loose they don’t seal against the cylinder tightly enough to create suction. The solution to this problem is easy.
What does it mean when your motorcycle won’t start?
There are few things that are more disappointing than getting psyched up to go riding only to be hit with realization that your motorcycle won’t start. The engine is turning over, but nothing is happening except for the fact that your frustration level is rising.
If your bike continues to die after running on the starting fluid, you should try to troubleshoot elsewhere. Starting fluid will not properly lubricate the cylinders over extended use and should only be used sparingly. A clogged vent tube on your gas tank can also restrict the gas from flowing through the system.