How does a dirt bike kick start work?
The kick start lever is connected via a spline to a sprocket, which is engaged with another sprocket that’s connected to the engine’s crankshaft. When the kick start lever is pushed down, this turns the engine over and the engine should start.
What causes a dirt bike to not start?
You’ll kick and kick until your foot hurts, but your bike just won’t start. If your dirt bike won’t start it’s likely something fairly simple to fix, so we’ll look at all of the possible causes below. If you’re new to dirt bikes you may not realise that there is a fuel on/off tap on the fuel tank.
What to do if your dirt bike kick start gets stuck?
When attempting to start a dirt bike engine with the kick start and discovering it is frozen, avoid the temptation to kick harder as this can lead to serious damage. Instead, put the engine in neutral and carefully push the kick start.
What to do if your kick start gets stuck?
Instead, put the engine in neutral and carefully push the kick start. If it moves without hesitation, the transmission, rear brakes, drive line and chain are not the issue. Put the engine in top gear and push the kick start again. If it moves and the engine starts, the engine itself is not the problem.
Why does my motorcycle not start when I let it sit?
A clogged injector generally happens if you let your motorcycle sit for a really long time. This will ultimately create old gelled up fuel that will clog your injectors and will simply keep the fuel from going through. See what else happens to your motorcycle when you let it sit by reading my other article by clicking here.
When attempting to start a dirt bike engine with the kick start and discovering it is frozen, avoid the temptation to kick harder as this can lead to serious damage. Instead, put the engine in neutral and carefully push the kick start.
Spark – This is usually the first thing that everyone suspects when a dirt bike won’t start, but this can also be misleading because a plug will frequently fire out of the cylinder, but under the pressure of being in a cylinder, a spark plug will frequently fail to fire and light the air / fuel mixture.
Why does my motorcycle not start with the side stand down?
Newer bikes (and some older ones) may refuse to start with the side stand down. Along with all the other high-tech sensors that are on board, your motorcycle might have a built-in code that keeps the ignition from starting if your kickstand is engaged.
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.