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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?