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Troubleshooting 101:General engine troubleshooting

How to jump start your bike from a car

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?

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?

My bike won't run

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

• Wiring schematics & diagrams

• 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, no matter how much choke I give it

• 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

• 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 push-start my bike?

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