OH NO! My motorcycle wont start. Now what?

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  • @RicardoRodriguezFL
    @RicardoRodriguezFL Před 6 lety +232

    I appreciate the sound effect. The sounds you made to illustrate the battery dying is exactly the noise mine makes

  • @BKsCraziness
    @BKsCraziness Před 3 lety +38

    Thank you so much for explaining everything! I was finally able to get my bike started after a day of not being able to crank it. You rock!!

  • @darnellrandle9736
    @darnellrandle9736 Před 5 lety +26

    SRKCycles, I'm posting this just to say thank you. I'm a novice rider, and could not figure out why my bike wouldn't start; however, I searched and found your video. You taught me to hold the clutch and lift the kick stand to start my bike. After having the bike for three days, I finally got to fire up. Bro, you are awesome!!! God Bless.

  • @ericagilvin1859
    @ericagilvin1859 Před 6 lety +6

    Thanks man. My guy started his bike because of this video and he is out riding! Thanks again for the helpful info. It wasnt easy for him to admit this video helped him to resolve the problem. It was the clutch information towards the end of the video that was the problem keeping the bike from starting. He forgot to check that. Have a good day.

  • @ibbert
    @ibbert Před 4 lety +11

    Video quality has come a long way, nice work guys. This still helped big thanks.

  • @icebergslim287
    @icebergslim287 Před 5 lety +82

    I wish I could bring my f****** bike in the house!

  • @zackieshan1028
    @zackieshan1028 Před 6 lety +116

    Youre battery isnt nessessarily dead if nothing comes on when you got to start it. It could be your main fuse also.

    • @hackernews5280
      @hackernews5280 Před 5 lety +2

      Yep had the exact thing happen to me a month ago

    • @aaronconradvleck786
      @aaronconradvleck786 Před 4 lety +6

      And also if your solenoid starter isn't grounded, everything does come on, but you wont get nothing..your solenoid has to be grounded.

    • @monclersupreme4962
      @monclersupreme4962 Před 4 lety +1

      Aaron Conrad Vleck so bike starter switch does not turn or click what so ever. I have to pop the side case off on right side and pop the screwdriver in to spark then booom it starts up ... what’s do you think is wrong/to fix

    • @704SHOOTA
      @704SHOOTA Před 3 lety +1

      @@aaronconradvleck786 what do you mean by grounded brother my r6 is giving me hell rn i just changed stator rectifier batter and fuel pump and starter selenoid
      no lights nothing ?? is completly dead

  • @Mando011
    @Mando011 Před 4 lety +9

    Its always the guys who have the motorcycle in their house that know what tf they are talking about lol

  • @ksnsports11
    @ksnsports11 Před 3 lety

    Huge help man glad I found your channels last week!!

  • @audreyhowell6513
    @audreyhowell6513 Před 5 lety +3

    OMG, thank you so much! Your video got me and the Triumph on the road!

  • @IStealFries
    @IStealFries Před rokem +1

    Dude thank you! Especially considering that sometimes when a bike won’t crank it can be a myriad of things and not just one thing, it helps when all the possibilities are explained. Thanks man.

  • @ronaldmejia6891
    @ronaldmejia6891 Před 5 lety +14

    😀. Because of your video I just realized that my Harley never had a problem with the switch. It was placed on 1st gear and that’s why it wouldn’t start. 🤦🏽‍♂️. Thank you.

  • @nassiratti8542
    @nassiratti8542 Před rokem +7

    And even when you think your battery is ok, there's a difference between dead battery and bad battery. Check it's voltage DC and when you turn over the bike (crank it) make sure the voltage doesn't go below a specification from your bike's manual for the ignition. A bad battery will power your lights but not produce enough voltage to run through all your electrical components.

    • @Vato-Psyko-Loko
      @Vato-Psyko-Loko Před 11 měsíci +2

      Thanks exactly the answer I was looking for. 👍

  • @adams3824
    @adams3824 Před rokem +1

    Yo I want to say that I appreciate you breaking down the terms and definition as well as those 3 examples. Thanks to you, all I had to do is recharge my battery. I did it myself and saved some good money!

  • @davidcollins1853
    @davidcollins1853 Před 2 lety +1

    Very helpful. I've made all those mistakes in the heat of the moment. Usually got it started. Thank you.

  • @DarkFox_-zg2hg
    @DarkFox_-zg2hg Před 5 lety

    You're a life saver!!! Thank you so much!!!!

  • @Michael-qi7ps
    @Michael-qi7ps Před rokem

    I appreciate this video. I’m new into motorcycles and had a starting problem. This helped me fix the problem.

  • @beirut4410
    @beirut4410 Před 6 lety +6

    Does this apply on Honda Wave 100?

  • @bigxdaddyxkush
    @bigxdaddyxkush Před 5 lety

    ahhh thank you! I have a sportster as my daily and it would not start for the life of me this morning, I didn’t ride her for 3-4 days due to heavy rain and when I went to fire her up she would choke up and sound off this loud clicky noise, I started panicking and didn’t know what to do, turns out my bike has that thing you mentioned that you need to hold the clutch in to start, thanks, you made my week! 👍🏽

  • @SettaXY
    @SettaXY Před rokem

    Best explanation on CZcams. Straight to the point and understandable

  • @SlowByeBro5.0
    @SlowByeBro5.0 Před 2 lety

    Thanks you for getting right to the point

  • @Mugenxz
    @Mugenxz Před 4 lety

    Thank you! Very helpful! Mine is the 2nd example x.x

  • @EtheriumSky
    @EtheriumSky Před 2 lety +2

    My bike does exactly that slow winding sound but not clicking. My light is still on so don't think battery is the problem though? And also - even if battery was dead, i should be able to kickstart it or run with it and kick it into gear, no? But that doesnt work either... Any other ideas?

  • @zevac
    @zevac Před 5 lety +8

    Thanks for the advice, I wanted to get stranded anyway

  • @ttech5812
    @ttech5812 Před 5 měsíci

    The sound effects had me dying 😭, but very accurate

  • @NightWear21
    @NightWear21 Před 2 měsíci

    Fixed. My issue (recurring issue other months). battery keeps dying. I actually problem solved this a month ago when i stator died or wasn't charging. Replaced stator and haven't had an issue since today, today was a dead battery. Battery is 2yrs old so i may look into getting it replaced. Came home charged battery "again" seems like I'm charging battery every other month. Put battery back in bike, BAM started np. batteries been giving me ALOT of grief lately. i will be replacing batter in the next 2 months or so.-Great video! Still helping ppl 7yrs later.

  • @thegospelofvanlife9381

    Very, very, helpfull, saved me $$$ and time , and a headache, subscribed!

  • @Post-Alone
    @Post-Alone Před 5 lety +9

    Im just going to dislike this without going into detail.. just as much detail as this video goes into

  • @Suicidegrey
    @Suicidegrey Před 5 lety

    Would it have anything to do with the spark plug or changing the oil?

  • @raytokens2291
    @raytokens2291 Před 6 lety +4

    Starter solenoid, stator/ alternator, regulator rectifier, ht lead or starter motor also worth checking even if dash lights up.

    • @kennethbiddle8934
      @kennethbiddle8934 Před 6 lety

      Ray Tokens THANK YOU!!!!! I KNOW TO CHECK MY CLUTCH AND KILL SWITCH AND KICKSTAND!!! IF I'M LOOKING UP ON EBAY THAT MY BIKE WON'T START AND THEN I'VE ALREADY WENT OVER THE BASICS!!! I'M LOOKING FOR SOLENOID BAD OR MY STARTER IS BAD HOW ABOUT THIS ONE... YOUR START SWITCH IS BAD.

  • @oxbodydouble3428
    @oxbodydouble3428 Před rokem

    Thank you sir 👍, we appreciate your time and videos.

  • @robbryant9573
    @robbryant9573 Před 2 lety +4

    Great video, thank you! One think I had happen with my Road Glide is that the FOB battery was bad and while all the electrical systems would switch on, it would never turn over, and I saw the 'key' warning sign. Adding a new FOB battery resolved it for me

  • @Vinh1089
    @Vinh1089 Před 7 lety +2

    Thank you

  • @collinherold8047
    @collinherold8047 Před 6 lety +1

    Mine cranks but won't catch. Any ideas? It's a 06 Yamaha YZF 600R thundercat if that helps any

  • @roetydanny7403
    @roetydanny7403 Před 5 lety +1

    You have done an excellent job

  • @Pmz604
    @Pmz604 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for the sound advice.

  • @andrewtechful
    @andrewtechful Před 7 lety +10

    I have a v star 250 and the other day it took me like 5 minutes of the bike not starting. Turns out it was on 1st gear with the kick stand down :D

    • @ambesa1
      @ambesa1 Před 7 lety +1

      Andrew Gabriel lol, new rider here, and did that same thing, and it was a new bike too. It drove me nuts that it wouldn't start. Lol

    • @dillonnoe9415
      @dillonnoe9415 Před 6 lety

      I dont have a motorcycle but my grandpaw owns one.

    • @maxturner4061
      @maxturner4061 Před 6 lety

      dillon that doesn't add anything to the convo

    • @stylncrue5706
      @stylncrue5706 Před 5 lety

      Dillon Noe Hahaha!

  • @jeromebolivar4803
    @jeromebolivar4803 Před 4 lety

    Thank you so much for reminding about the kill switch:)

  • @itzwilliam5051
    @itzwilliam5051 Před 7 lety +8

    Could add the situation where the alternator is not charging the battery. Check alternator cable.

  • @e_palpatine
    @e_palpatine Před 4 lety

    Would parking on an incline cause some problems for a motorcycle to start?
    Stopped at a friends house on my way home from work...parked on his driveway, which is a pretty good incline. Fuel was open, choke open, bike tried to turn over and finally started but really rough.
    Got off the incline and gave it a little gas and it started right up...so maybe it didn’t get enough fuel due to the incline to fire up?

  • @bradleydahlgren6632
    @bradleydahlgren6632 Před 3 lety

    I have a 2017 kawasaki versys x300 and the accessories and everything comes on fine and it just makes a whirring sound when i press the starter button. I justvreplaced the relay and its still doing it do you think I should replace the battery or try replacing the starter motor? Please lmk any advice and thank you for your videos you are a big part of why i ride 👍

  • @cornellford6370
    @cornellford6370 Před 5 lety

    Very good video but yeah question. I have a 99 Yamaha yzf 600r and it stop starting using the button. At first I use to grab the clutch and then push the start button. Then that stop working and it would just start using just the button and now when I push the button my oil light and gas light comes on but nothing happens at first I thought it was the whole kill switch so I replaced it and still the same thing. So to ride my bike now I have to start it using the stator. Any idea what happened?

  • @desulv
    @desulv Před 6 lety +25

    About 5 minutes in a free editing program would do wonders for this vid. Pretty good still though

  • @juanmeza7020
    @juanmeza7020 Před 4 lety

    Quick question, my bike won’t start up from the starter switch...I have to make contact on both post of the solenoid starter relay to get it started...once started and it running on the street for a few minutes I can actually turn it on from the starter switch...I have new battery new starter switch and new solenoid starter relay, what else do I replace?

  • @eliancutino8143
    @eliancutino8143 Před 26 dny

    Dang you saved my life! Second scenario, just like you described. New battery and everything is back to normal. Thanks!

  • @Krafty
    @Krafty Před rokem

    If the bike has been dropped multiple times over the course of a few months, could the tip over sensor be the issue? And would the tip over sensor prevent a bump start?

  • @fotog04
    @fotog04 Před 4 lety +2

    What happens if you've been riding the bike for over an hour then it loses power then dies. Battery is dead. Maybe the stator or voltage regulator? How do I know?

  • @Anjelachinita
    @Anjelachinita Před 4 lety

    You saved me a trip to the shop. My bike won’t start if it’s not in neutral. Thanks!

  • @omondi_wa_butere
    @omondi_wa_butere Před 2 měsíci

    loved this explanation, from Kenya

  • @mitchel543
    @mitchel543 Před 4 lety +2

    What kind of bike is this?

  • @FROSTY420692002
    @FROSTY420692002 Před 5 lety

    Quick question i have a 5 month old battery and I put aftermarket lights and my bike doesn’t work and they said it’s my stater lever that is not charging up my battery so my question is , was it my lights that caused this

  • @aljohnson1836
    @aljohnson1836 Před 5 lety +1

    Can anyone tell me which make and model this bike is? Thanks.

  • @chadunnering5733
    @chadunnering5733 Před 6 lety +2

    My bike turn on, killswitch on but went i press start button if didt do anything..

  • @joeparga1070
    @joeparga1070 Před 5 lety +2

    Could cold weather kill the battery because my 2014 Harley 1200 custom went from garage kept to being transported on the free way at 32 degrees +the wind

  • @MikeD-sy8cq
    @MikeD-sy8cq Před 5 lety

    Okay I have a 2009 Suzuki GSXR I change the solenoid starter starter the rectifier and stator and still I have to push start it what else could be wrong?

  • @jeremyh9385
    @jeremyh9385 Před 6 lety

    What if you try to start the bike it cranks clunks like hell almost like metal is meeting then it just clicks when you hit the start button. Give it awhile then it starts or just does it again.

  • @Paidnful
    @Paidnful Před 3 lety

    THANK YOU... CLUTCH SAFETY SWITCH... HOLD IT IN... FIRED UP!!!!

  • @zuniman5133
    @zuniman5133 Před 3 lety

    Would love some advice..my r6 09 died on me when I went to the gas station I thought it was my battery but when I got home the battery tender said it was 80 percent or more charged ..the bike won't start over or anything at all. Not even the dashboard or lights ...literally dead ..could it be a wire got disconnected from somewhere or the main fuse ? ..fuses looked good tho when I checked them ..

  • @dane4890
    @dane4890 Před rokem

    Nice bike! Great video, thank you ;)

  • @leighbrook7161
    @leighbrook7161 Před měsícem

    Yea I have like a beginners bike venom x22 125 and it wouldn’t even crank forgot that it has to be in neutral but since I dropped it sometimes it fucks up and stays on first when parked so thanks for the reminder

  • @duanesifuentes4129
    @duanesifuentes4129 Před 2 lety

    The tip over sensor on my Harley routine is, turn on than off, turn back on, turn off the hazards, turn back off. Than attempt to start it again. I dropped mine in sand, boy was that fun, riding my Harley on the beach lmao.

  • @2ntnun
    @2ntnun Před 6 lety

    I have a kawasaki and my bike isnt responsive. Bought a new battery and it is still not responsive. Nothings turning on at all? Can u help please

  • @labtimeRP
    @labtimeRP Před 4 měsíci

    Hi, what about if it takes a few tries to start? It goes with the nynyny sound and after a couple of time you try it starts. What could be the issues?

  • @chidovimus
    @chidovimus Před 4 lety +1

    Why are u inside 😂😂

  • @dengen324
    @dengen324 Před 2 lety

    thank you for this...i tried it out, not working. I have a 2021 Honda rebel. I used it this morning and when i tried to start it several hours later it won't start. Gauge works, signals, lights...it just won't start or even kick over. Could it still be the battery.

  • @Kheperaunghk7
    @Kheperaunghk7 Před 5 lety

    Mine is number 3, but there is no attempted turn over. It ran great yesterday, but after I turn the key on, light and dash indicators come on, but NOTHING. Any suggestions?

  • @Adrenalean767
    @Adrenalean767 Před 4 lety

    The tip over sensor on the CBR is behind the speedometer.

  • @andrezsan2604
    @andrezsan2604 Před 5 lety

    Hey I have a 82 yamaha and my bike won't turn over but it miss fires when I try to crank it what's the could be the problem

  • @alexesco1521
    @alexesco1521 Před 8 měsíci

    I do have the second one is possible because is cold and is been sitting for a month?

  • @arturchrz
    @arturchrz Před rokem

    so for the first issue i dont hear my fuel pump priming is it still a dead battery?

  • @ticonice1745
    @ticonice1745 Před 4 lety +3

    Try CPR on the battery before, You decide that it kecked the bucket 😋

  • @user-wc3tm3tf9w
    @user-wc3tm3tf9w Před rokem

    Hey Sean I live watching your videos you show me alot was having problems with bike not starting ...ended up being crossed wire in switch

  • @mourningsmile6882
    @mourningsmile6882 Před 6 lety +10

    see i knew the batery was dead, just making sure, before i try and start it up again...THANKS MAN!

  • @texarkanaandi7393
    @texarkanaandi7393 Před 5 lety

    The starter-solenoid might also be bad which does not send electrical current to the starter. Therefore, the bike will not start.

  • @Shieldmaiden1818
    @Shieldmaiden1818 Před rokem

    Yep, kick stand was down. Cheers 👍👍

  • @3APNHA
    @3APNHA Před 4 lety

    I have the third scenario atm but I just replaced the battery.. and I did all those things but it doesn’t even click to start. The dash lights come on intermittently but mainly they’re off... I have no idea what the problem it

  • @sketchyryder1494
    @sketchyryder1494 Před 5 lety

    Hi
    I recently brought a Sinnis Apache 125 it has been sitting for a while but it was started every other day. i had it started Saturday but when it came to start it sunday it won’t bang it will just turn over and over it’s got a full battery fresh fuel fresh oil,it sounds like it wants to start but something is not letting it.it dose have a spark and compression the ignition coil is fine. I was just wondering what anyone think it could ive also tried some easy start in the carb an took the carb off and clean it.i’ve pretty much tried everything else I can think off . Any ideas ?? Thanks

  • @everything11235
    @everything11235 Před 2 lety

    Do you have a part 2? My bike was running then went to start next time and nothing. Lights and gauges work bike not turning over. It will normally start in any gear without clutch engaged and kickstand down. Only way it starts is pushing and popping clutch. I cleaned the contacts on the ignition and kill switch and checked fuses

  • @fiendishghoul6030
    @fiendishghoul6030 Před 3 lety

    Hello! I am a 17 year old with a moped ( Derbi GTR50 ) My bike wont start running for some reason and I can’t figure out why. I changed the spark plug around 2 weeks ago, it has gas and oil in it, ive checked all around it and nothing seems loose or un-cabled. I also changed the battery overnight but that didn’t do much other than the lights getting stronger, I also screwed off the exhaust pipe to give it more oxygen but that also didn’t do anything. Any idea what the problem could be?

  • @francescagaribaldi5612

    what if you have a brand new battery and still no lights or anything comes on

  • @admanassas1853
    @admanassas1853 Před 2 lety

    What if the second thing happens but when you try to jumpstart it and it won’t turn on?

  • @Vato-Psyko-Loko
    @Vato-Psyko-Loko Před 11 měsíci

    Sean, this exactly what is going on with me. But I checked my battery with a voltmeter and it said 12 volts. Would I be getting a reading even with a dead battery???
    Nevermind, I should have just watched the whole video. You answered my question. 🤣🤣🤣

  • @theycallmedday1645
    @theycallmedday1645 Před 5 lety +1

    Yes the starter fuse is what it could be.

    • @viprz5444
      @viprz5444 Před 3 lety

      So I just bought a shadow 06 600cc. Owner was starting it no problem. I brought it home rode it a little bit but then I thought the battery was dead so I bought a new one and now when I try and put the key in the lights come on but no noises when I put the engine button on and when I try to STSRT it up there’s a single click and the lights completely dim there’s a single click sounding like it’s from either starter or fuse

  • @KEEPitMAYJ
    @KEEPitMAYJ Před 4 lety

    just bought my first bike for 200 and of course it doesnt start i go on youtube type in bike wont start bam im here thank you srk guys

  • @richardgaskin170
    @richardgaskin170 Před 4 lety

    Can't believe I was so much of an idiot to drop my bike then leave it in gear and wonder why it wouldn't start 🤣😂🤣

  • @BoatFails
    @BoatFails Před rokem

    How about when you turn the key, I don’t get that sound you hear? I turn the key and just lights go on but nothing else. Then I press the fire up and the engine tuns over and turns over but never fires up. Battery fully charge every time.
    I remember it used to have a scritching noise when I used to turned the key and now it doesn’t. But when it did it fired up. Any ideas… ? I appreciated

  • @briant9900
    @briant9900 Před 4 lety

    It goes: "raaaaaaaaaaaeeeeeeewwwr raaaaaaeeeeeewwwwwr rawr"

  • @ryanfroehlich3400
    @ryanfroehlich3400 Před 3 měsíci

    Thanks brother. Like others, your noise was the one mine made. Time for new battery.

  • @FreddyKings87
    @FreddyKings87 Před 3 lety

    Im in 2nd situation and the bikes battery is new. What to do?

  • @Johnchico-xz7qk
    @Johnchico-xz7qk Před 4 lety

    My Harley just got a brand new battery lights come on fuel pump goes on ..but motto not even cranking to start?? Any suggestions?

  • @MrCcarter7
    @MrCcarter7 Před 5 lety

    Thanks for posting this video man. I just bought a used 2015 Harley Sportster and a couple times now after I run the bike the next day or right after running it it'll show the oil light on and won't let me start the bike so it sounds like it could be the temp sensor going bad. Let me know if that sounds right to you if you don't mind. Thanks again and God bless!

    • @SusanK01
      @SusanK01 Před 2 lety

      What did you do? Update?

  • @JHHR
    @JHHR Před rokem

    Made my day. Neutral option worked for me 🙏

  • @tystone7380
    @tystone7380 Před 5 lety

    Im having problems with mine it only cranks up with jumper cables and it will run but using blinkers the light shutters. But when i cut it off it wont start back up at all with out being jumped again

  • @jhonng694
    @jhonng694 Před rokem

    i got a 99 nomad 1500 that wont crank when u push start .. you can hear the fuel pump pumping gas but no crank BUT if i hot sart it meaning i use some needle nose pliers and touch the wires wher the master fuse is located at and press start it will turn on rite away... what can that be due too ? iv cheked all fuses and gone trugh most of the wires for mis conections and i dont see anything els also after duing this hot wire method a few times im able to start it normal no pliers needed

  • @AJAYMASHI40393
    @AJAYMASHI40393 Před 6 lety

    Hey buddy help me my bike self motor is running but it won't start the engine what's the problem and how to fix it....

  • @lomeinfire
    @lomeinfire Před 3 lety

    so helpful im a new rider and i bought used bike google did more to frighten me than inform me, cause i was in first all i had to do was pull in the clutch

  • @nigelcharles1403
    @nigelcharles1403 Před rokem

    I tested my bike battery, and it show good. Can the amps be weak at the same time, that it refuses to turn over the bike?

  • @JP-uf4rr
    @JP-uf4rr Před 7 lety

    Yo thanks bro

  • @gntlswtlvr
    @gntlswtlvr Před rokem

    bike won't turn over immediately after being turned off?

  • @jackright9638
    @jackright9638 Před 6 lety +2

    I have an 88 Honda Shadow vt800c. I dropped it on its left side for maybe 30 seconds till I could pick it back up. It was leaking a lot of gas during this time. Picked it back up but it now won't start. All the electrical work is fine. I have tried to start it several times but nothing fires. It turns over and there are puffs of air coming out the exhaust but it won't fire. It sounds the same as when it normally starts. I've hooked it up to my trickle charger and have tried to start it several times now. I know most carb bikes leak fuel when in their left side and that I likely flooded the motor. Im not sure how to fix that though. I've let it sit overnight and tried to start it again this morning but nothing happened other than what I've said. Also I thought it might just be out of gas but I refilled the tank and still nothing.

    • @stevenbury3980
      @stevenbury3980 Před 6 lety +2

      Have you tried bleeding the carburetor? I have a Chinese dirt bike. Whenever I drop it, it won't start. Fuel, I'm told has flooded an area in the carburetor. There is a screw on the side of the carb. Once you open this, if this is the problem, petrol will come out of an overflow nozzle on the side of the carb. This slows after about 5 seconds. Tighten​ the flat head screw again and it usually lets the bike start. I was shown this by a Chinese farmer. Handy trick