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[[Understanding/troubleshooting the safety switches]]
  
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*[[How to tell if your battery is dead]]
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[[My battery is dead; how can I bring it back to life?]]

Latest revision as of 04:46, 25 January 2012

Troubleshooting 101:General engine troubleshooting

How to jump start your bike from a car

AAA-type roadside assistance

My clutch lever rattles when I rev the engine

My oil pressure light comes on during heavy braking

My engine is running poorly

Why does my bike take so long to reach normal running temperature?

Reducing handlebar and footpeg vibration

Why does my gas tank sometimes whine when I stop?

I'm hearing a noise from the right side of my engine

Supporting Your Bike While Servicing

I bought a bike that's been sitting for a while. What now?

Wiring schematics & diagrams

My bike won't run

General things to look for if your bike won't start

Understanding/troubleshooting the safety switches

My battery is good, but when I turn on the ignition I get no power

When I try to start my bike I hear a chattering noise

My bike tries to start but won't, and I see white smoke coming from the exhaust

My bike starts initially, but the carbs flood very soon thereafter

What can I do if I flood it?

My bike has been sitting for a while, and I can't get it started

How to tell if your battery is dead

My battery is dead; how do I bump/push start my bike?

My battery is dead; how can I bring it back to life?