Why does my motorcycle click but not start?

Why does my motorcycle click but not start?

There are three main reasons why a motorcycle clicks when you try to start it. The first and most common reason is because of a dead battery. The second reason could be due to a bad starter. The third most common but less likely reason the motorcycle is clicking could be due to a seized engine.

What to do if your Suzuki GN125 battery is dead?

If you find your battery is dead or you need to push start the bike for any reason, turn on the key, pull in the clutch, drop the bike into 2nd or 3rd gear, then give it a good running start before releasing the clutch. As you hear the engine start to engage, pull the clutch back in and rev it up.

What’s the best way to start a Suzuki GN125?

Electrical tip #2. If you find your battery is dead or you need to push start the bike for any reason, turn on the key, pull in the clutch, drop the bike into 2nd or 3rd gear, then give it a good running start before releasing the clutch. As you hear the engine start to engage, pull the clutch back in and rev it up. Why not 1st gear?

What kind of bike is the Suzuki GN125?

Suzuki GN125 – Expensive, Troublesome, Beautiful, Crap! Suzuki GN125 – Expensive, Troublesome, Beautiful, Crap! Oil Leaks! The Suzuki GN125 hit a chord with the locals back in 1996, so much so it moved from an imported bike to a bike assembled in Vietnam shortly after.

Why does my Suzuki GN125 make a clicking noise?

The annoying engine clicking noise is one of the most common problems that Suzuki GN125’s develop. If you know how to deal with it, then it’s not too bad! All part of Vietnam motorcycling.

What does it mean when your bike won’t start?

Has fuel, battery was enough to turn starter which usually means there’s enough to fire the ignition if bump-started, spark plug lead is firmly connected, compression seems to exist from the rhythm of the starter and how the rear wheel locked if bumped on the slightly loose surface outside the garage in too low a gear…

Why does the starter spin but not turn the engine?

If the large gear is spinning, removing the motor was a coincidence. Unless, somehow, the starter motor is running backwards. That could only happen if you reversed the brush connections after you cleaned them. Looking at the gears, does the large gear spin clockwise when the starter runs?

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.

Why are my carburetors not working on my motorcycle?

Fixing Lean Mixtures. This condition is generally caused by the incorrect fitting of after-market accessories such as exhaust systems, air filter systems, or replacement carburetors of a different type or size. In addition, if the fuel level in the float chamber is set too low, insufficient fuel will be drawn through the main jet.