Why is my Yamaha V Star 250 not starting?
Faulty side-stand switch: The side-stand switch mechanism prevents riders from starting the bike while the side-stand is down. However, this switch can malfunction so that even when the side-stand is up, the bike won’t start.
What should I do if my motorcycle battery wont start?
If the reading says anything close to or slightly below 12 volts, charge your battery and try starting your motorcycle again. If it has a really low number, such as 9 volts or below, then you battery is pretty much toast and you’ll need to purchase a new one.
What does it mean when your motorcycle won’t start?
Not every rider uses their kill switch with regularity, but if you have used it recently, it’s possible the engine cutoff switch is still activated. Either that or someone else flicked it, or you did it by accident—either way, it’s worth a quick glimpse, as the switch remaining in the on position will prevent the motorcycle from starting.
Why is the spark plug on my motorcycle not working?
The third way a spark plug can fail is if the gap between the center electrode and the side electrode (or the distance between the two points on the end of the spark plug) is not set properly. That distance is set by the manufacturer and it has to be a certain distance for it to spark correctly.
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.
Can a bad battery cause a motorcycle to run poorly?
In both cases, something in the charging system needs to be fixed. It’s possible for your motorcycle to start and run with a bad battery, but that can create even more problems like causing the bike to run poorly and miss.
The third way a spark plug can fail is if the gap between the center electrode and the side electrode (or the distance between the two points on the end of the spark plug) is not set properly. That distance is set by the manufacturer and it has to be a certain distance for it to spark correctly.
Why does my VStar 650 not change gears?
I have a vstar 650 its a 2007. When I pull the clutch in to change gears motor revs. The throttle does not seem to be sticking, bike is warmed up, just seems to take time for it to return to an idel when I rev it or as stated am in the process of shifting. Any help would be appreciated.
Is the Yamaha V Star 250 a cruiser?
The V Star 250 offers a classic-cruiser look and excellent gas mileage that will appeal to any budget-conscious rider. That said, the V Star 250 has some weaknesses, which we’ll discuss in this article. We’ve compiled a list of grievances from owners of this particular model to give you an idea of what problems to expect on this bike:
What should I do if my V Star 650 Idles?
Drain the bowls too. Put back a half a tank of fresh gas with B12 at the amount recommended for a FULL tank. It it starts acting different after a couple of test runs, finish filling the tank and ride it out. If it doesn’t help, you have lost very little.