Can you bump start an electric start bike?
Bump starting will only work if it’s the battery that’s struggling – you’re replacing electric power with leg power. If the bike started fine yesterday but appears stone dead today it’s probably not the battery. You’re not riding a scooter or Honda DCT-equipped bike.
Why is my electric bike not turning on?
There can be many reasons why your bicycle can stop working. Start with the simpler solutions, and keep checking if they don’t solve your issue. Contact us if you need help with any of the steps. The battery may be in sleep mode. Try plugging in the charger or pressing the battery status button on the battery itself.
What should I do if my motorcycle won’t start?
If the reading stays steady, your battery is good to go—and your motorcycle likely has another problem (or a few problems). Fortunately, there are other troubleshooting means that can help determine why your bike won’t start.
How to troubleshoot an electric motorcycle starter system?
If the starting system isn’t functioning correctly troubleshoot the whole circuit and not just the main components. When inspecting an electric starting system be sure to start with a battery that is fully charged. Locate the starter relay. Attempt to start the engine and listen to the starter relay. The starter relay should click.
What should I look for when starting an electric motorcycle?
When inspecting an electric starting system be sure to start with a battery that is fully charged. Locate the starter relay. Attempt to start the engine and listen to the starter relay. The starter relay should click. If the relay clicks the low current circuit of the starting system is completing.
Why does my electric bike not start up?
When you press the start button, you should get battery voltage at the wire to the starter relay, probably yellow with green stripe. If you get no voltage, the various safeties, or an intermittent would be a likely problem. How old is this bike? Other issues due to age could be present, if it is old enough.
If the starting system isn’t functioning correctly troubleshoot the whole circuit and not just the main components. When inspecting an electric starting system be sure to start with a battery that is fully charged. Locate the starter relay. Attempt to start the engine and listen to the starter relay. The starter relay should click.
What should I do if my motorcycle battery wont start?
If you don’t see these symptoms or are otherwise unsure what to look for, the first step is ensuring that the battery is operational and providing the maximum voltage. To confirm your battery is still good, you should visually inspect it, check the voltage, and load test the battery. A visual battery inspection should involve:
When inspecting an electric starting system be sure to start with a battery that is fully charged. Locate the starter relay. Attempt to start the engine and listen to the starter relay. The starter relay should click. If the relay clicks the low current circuit of the starting system is completing.