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Taking Care of the Unexpected 149
If Your Engine Quits or Won’t Start
Proper operation and maintenance can prevent starting and engine performance
problems. In many cases, the cause of the problem may be a simple operational
oversight.
If you have a problem starting the engine – or experience poor engine
performance – the following
information may help you. If you can’t correct the
problem, see your dealer.
If your motorcycle won’t start, listen as you press the start button. If you don’t
hear the starter motor turning, refer to the Starter motor doesn’t operate
symptom. If you can hear the starter motor working normally, refer to the
Starter motor works, but the engine won’t start symptom.
SYMPTOM: Starter motor doesn’t operate.
POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO
ignition switch OFF Turn the ignition switch ON.
engine stop switch OFF Turn the engine stop switch to RUN.
transmission not in neutral Shift into neutral.
side stand down (when
transmission not in neutral)
Put the transmission in neutral or raise the
side stand and pull the clutch lever in.
blown fuse Replace with a new fuse of the same
rating (page 165).
battery lead loose Tighten the battery lead.
low (or dead) battery Charge the battery (page 135). If charging
doesn’t help, see your dealer.
faulty starter motor If all possible causes are negative, the
starter motor may be faulty. See your
dealer.
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