Why does my motorcycle keep idling and not start?
When idling, the motorcycle is running off the battery, and if you let it idle too long, it could exhaust the charge in the battery, and the engine may die. If you press the starter button and the engine turns over, but does not start, then the problem is most likely NOT the battery.
What do I need to know when my motorcycle wont start?
If you don’t already have one, a trickle charger or Battery Tender is a good investment; as is an inexpensive voltmeter. With the engine off, the battery should read in the vicinity of 12.5 volts. When the engine is running, it must be rotating at roughly 1,500 rpm or faster before it will begin to charge the battery.
Why does my motorcycle make no noise when I turn it on?
Depending on how low your battery is, if there is some voltage left you may be able to turn the key as well as turn on your blinker, but turning it over is slow and sluggish. If your battery is completely dead, you motorcycle will not make any noise at all when you try to start it.
How does the starter turn on a motorcycle?
The starter fits into the first gear, which drives a second gear, called the idler. That idler gear turns the clutch gear. That means the direction reverses twice, so the starter should turn counter-clockwise as you look at the output end, same as the engine.
If you don’t already have one, a trickle charger or Battery Tender is a good investment; as is an inexpensive voltmeter. With the engine off, the battery should read in the vicinity of 12.5 volts. When the engine is running, it must be rotating at roughly 1,500 rpm or faster before it will begin to charge the battery.
When idling, the motorcycle is running off the battery, and if you let it idle too long, it could exhaust the charge in the battery, and the engine may die. If you press the starter button and the engine turns over, but does not start, then the problem is most likely NOT the battery.
Depending on how low your battery is, if there is some voltage left you may be able to turn the key as well as turn on your blinker, but turning it over is slow and sluggish. If your battery is completely dead, you motorcycle will not make any noise at all when you try to start it.
How can I tell if my Honda motorcycle is running?
When the engine is running, it must be rotating at roughly 1,500 rpm or faster before it will begin to charge the battery. With the voltmeter still attached, rev the engine and you should see a reading of approximately 13.5 volts. If it does, then the charging system is operating correctly.