How do you start a motorcycle after it rains?
Start by trying to chase any water out of the ignition, then the starter switch. Work your way through the system, give each part time to dry out (10–15 minutes) before trying again. When you get down to the coils and spark plugs, make sure it has dried or you may get smoke or even fire.
What kind of bike won’t start after heavy rain?
To be honest the GPX i had did this, it was left outside at night but even when dry and warm you’d keep having to hit the starter in the hope it would finally turn over, it did of course, every time. i ended up putting it down to a very low battery. Current Bike: 1996 Yamaha TRX850 (The Japanese-Ducati One). This post is not being displayed .
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.
Why does my motorcycle sound like its trying to start?
Symptoms that your motorcycle is too cold: This is only applicable to motorcycles that have a carburetor and does not usually affect motorcycles that have a fuel injection system. Your motorcycle will sound like it’s attempting to start, but the turning sounds will probably sound a little slower than normal
Why does my car not start when it rains?
If you look at the top of a lot of engines there is almost a little ‘tray’ along the line of where the plugs go, so rainwater can gather and if the seal isn’t very good drip down onto the plugs… after a few goes to start it the water may dry which allows it to start! Bit of bathroom sealant should do the trick!! This post is not being displayed .
To be honest the GPX i had did this, it was left outside at night but even when dry and warm you’d keep having to hit the starter in the hope it would finally turn over, it did of course, every time. i ended up putting it down to a very low battery. Current Bike: 1996 Yamaha TRX850 (The Japanese-Ducati One). This post is not being displayed .
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.
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.
If you look at the top of a lot of engines there is almost a little ‘tray’ along the line of where the plugs go, so rainwater can gather and if the seal isn’t very good drip down onto the plugs… after a few goes to start it the water may dry which allows it to start! Bit of bathroom sealant should do the trick!! This post is not being displayed .