TROUBLESHOOTING
NOTE
This is not an exhaustive list of malfunctions, it only shows the most common problems.
MALFUNCTION
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Engine does not crank
Engine cranks but then stops
Engine overheating
The engine operates irregularly
- Seized crankshaft.
- Seized cylinder / piston / jornal bearing.
- Seized transmission assembly.
- Motorcycle inactive too long.
- Wet or fouled spark plug.
- Flooded engine.
- Incorrect air/fuel mixture.
- Exhaust valve stuck open
- Incorrect air supply.
- No fuel.
- Insufficient cooling liquid in the circuit.
- Radiator is dirty or partially restricted.
- Spark plug dirty, or misadjusted.
- Poor contact with the spark plug cap or
cable loose in cap.
- Go to a specialized workshop.
- Go to a specialized workshop.
- Go to a specialized workshop.
Drain old fuel out of the tank. With the fuel tank filled with
new fuel, the engine will start immediately.
- Clean and dry or replace the spark plug.
- In order to "relieve the engine", accelerate to max. speed,
press the starter pedal 5 or 10 times. Then, start the engine
as described above. If the engine fails to start, remove the
spark plug and dry it.
- Clean the fuel tank air vent. Adjust the air cleaner duct.
- Verify the exhaust valve and repair as necessary.
- Close the starter. Clean fuel tank air vent. Adjust the air
cleaner duct.
- Fill up the fuel tank.
- Fill up cooling liquid, verify the refrigeration system
watertightness.
- Clean radiator fins or replace it.
- Verify the spark plug condition and clean it accordingly,
tighten or replace it.
- Verify the spark plug cap condition. Replace if deteriorated.
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