NOTE
This is not an exhaustive list, it is meant simply as a rough guide to assist troubleshooting for some of the more common difficulties.
FAULT DIAGNOSIS
FAULT
CAUSE
SOLUTION
The starter motor does not work
The engine does not rotate
Engine rotates but does not
start
- The fuse for the starter relay is blown.
- Battery discharged.
- Low temperature.
- Crankshaft locked.
- Cylinder/ piston/ crankpin journal seizure.
- Transmission assembly seizure.
- Fuel supply incorrect.
- The motorcycle has been out of operation
for a longer period of time.
- Spark plug soiled or humid.
- Engine flooded.
- Remove the number plate on the left hand side and the
air filter cover then change the starter motor fuse.
- Recharge the battery and investigate the causes for
discharging, visit a qualified workshop.
- Start engine with start pedal.- Crankshaft locked.
- Go to a specialist workshop.
- Go to a specialist workshop.
- Go to a specialist workshop.
- Check fuel tap for breaks or blockages.
- It is advisable to drain the old fuel from the tank.
- When the fuel tank is filled with new flammable fuel the
engine starts immediately.
- Dry the spark plug out or replace it.
- To «unflood» the engine, full throttle, then operate the kick-
start 5 to 10 times or operate the electric starter.
twice in 5 seconds. Then start the engine as described
below. If the engine does not start,
undo the spark plug and dry it.
- Remove the seat and the fuel tank, clean the pin connector
and treat it using a contact spray.
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