How come my motorcycle won't start?

Question

I checked the fuses, charged the battery, and all of that good stuff. It started, I took it for a spin and then it wont start up again, its been doing this for a while. It is a 2001 yamaha r6. It does have a custonm exaust just in case that could factor in, or add to the problem. I am lso thinking it has something to do with the starter. Does anyone know the cost of having something like that repaired?

Answer 1

Put some gas in it. About $2.50 a gallon.

Answer 2

If it isn't even turning over and it randomly quit it could be the starter. It may also be a problem with the exhaust depending upon how long it was on the bike before it stopped running. I would look in the phone book for a bike mechanic but the problem is either the starter or a problem with the exhaust. There is also a chance it could be a spark plug.

Answer 3

If it won't turn over when the bike is hot,most likely the armature in the starter is gone.If you can get a functional starter from a salvage yard and install it yourself ,that is the cheapest way to go.

Answer 4

If you charge it and it starts then you ride it than it doesnt start than it sounds like the charging unit or maybe starter armature. Advice would be get a service manual off the net (15-20bucks). if you get one of those it will save you 65bucks/hr for a shop to fix it.

Answer 5

My friend has a Kawasaki it would start but you could not put it in gear it would stall and not start again down by the kick stand is a switch it can go bad and cause this problem.

Answer 6

Did ya check for any loose ign or starter wires?

Answer 7

Bad gas/condensation from sitting all winter....maybe.

Answer 8

its broken.