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#Activate | # Activate key switch and make sure the [[kill switch]] (usually on right handlebar) is in the run position. | ||
#Reach down and find the [[petcock]], also called a fuel shutoff and turn it to the ON position (some also have a prime, which is good for starting a bike that has been sitting). Some bikes have automatic petcocks so this step is not necessary. | # Reach down and find the [[petcock]], also called a fuel shutoff and turn it to the ON position (some also have a prime, which is good for starting a bike that has been sitting). Some bikes have automatic petcocks so this step is not necessary. | ||
#Activate the motorcycle's [[choke]]. | # Activate the motorcycle's [[choke]]. | ||
# Make sure the kill switch of the motorcycle is set to RUN. | # Make sure the kill switch of the motorcycle is set to RUN. | ||
# Make sure the motorcycle gear shifter is in neutral. | # Make sure the motorcycle [[gear shifter]] is in neutral. | ||
# Squeeze the motorcycle clutch lever with your left hand all the way to the grip. | # Squeeze the motorcycle [[clutch lever]] with your left hand all the way to the grip. | ||
# Press the start button with your right thumb. | # Press the start button with your right thumb. | ||
# Let the [[starter motor]] turn over until the engine fires before you release the start button. | # Let the [[starter motor]] turn over until the engine fires before you release the start button. | ||
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# Over a period of a few minutes, gradually push the choke in as the motorcycle engine warms up. | # Over a period of a few minutes, gradually push the choke in as the motorcycle engine warms up. | ||
# You have started the motorcycle and are ready to go! | # You have started the motorcycle and are ready to go! | ||
== | ==Tips== | ||
# If the motorcycle engine fires and then immediately stalls, just press the start button again until it fires a second (or third) time. | |||
# If engine does not start, recheck the kill switch and the fuel petcock. | |||
# Modern motorcycles will stall if you attempt to put the bike in gear while the [[sidestand]] is down. | |||
[[Category:Troubleshooting]] | [[Category:Troubleshooting]] |
Revision as of 13:45, 8 July 2010
- Activate key switch and make sure the kill switch (usually on right handlebar) is in the run position.
- Reach down and find the petcock, also called a fuel shutoff and turn it to the ON position (some also have a prime, which is good for starting a bike that has been sitting). Some bikes have automatic petcocks so this step is not necessary.
- Activate the motorcycle's choke.
- Make sure the kill switch of the motorcycle is set to RUN.
- Make sure the motorcycle gear shifter is in neutral.
- Squeeze the motorcycle clutch lever with your left hand all the way to the grip.
- Press the start button with your right thumb.
- Let the starter motor turn over until the engine fires before you release the start button.
- The motorcycle engine should be running at a fast idle.
- Over a period of a few minutes, gradually push the choke in as the motorcycle engine warms up.
- You have started the motorcycle and are ready to go!
Tips
- If the motorcycle engine fires and then immediately stalls, just press the start button again until it fires a second (or third) time.
- If engine does not start, recheck the kill switch and the fuel petcock.
- Modern motorcycles will stall if you attempt to put the bike in gear while the sidestand is down.