Why does everybody tell me to seek professional help?!? 🤣🤣🤣

First thing you check is compression? Crazyness. How about fuel/spark first.

Thank you, thank you thank you. A hundred times thank you for the straightforward easy to understand video. Short story long. Im not handy but I have a lot of time and patience. I just retired. So the bike would crank and not start. I had fuel going to the carb but none coming out the bowl drain? So I followed Tatts for Life video how to remove the carb. I did it and cleaned it and put it back together. Eventually it did start after I the dope realized I reversed a fuel and vacuum line. After I fixed it all and put it back together, it wouldnt start. Anyways I was clueless till you helped me. The right side spark plug had no spark. But the left side did. After poking around I found a broken wire on that side of the ignition coil. And now I got spark. Now hopefully putting it back together I wont break any wires or damage any fuel lines and get this puppy running. Thanks Matt. Subscribed.

the first check i do when my engine doesn't run, is, "is there any petrol in the fuel tank check?". Without adequate fuel an engine simply will not run. The 2nd check is, "is the kill switch engaged check?" The 3rd is, "Is my battery got enough charge check?"...etc etc

When I'm dealing with a non-running engine, compression is usually the last thing I check unless the sound of how it cranks suggests I check that first. If you have an ear for how a certain engine should sound while cranking, you can usually tell by how it sounds while cranking if compression is an issue. The first thing I usually check for is spark. It's a quick and easy test, if that checks out, then the fuel/air is my next step. With most I've dealt with, most of the time it's a fuel delivery issue or incorrect fuel/air mixture setting. Lack of spark was usually the next most common problem.

Here's a tip, take the plug cap off and leave 1/4" or so away from the terminal of the plug. Make the spark jump across. If that starts the bike, and it often will, that tells you the plugs need replacing. I've used this trick lots of times.

Great video, thanks. I’ve got a new spark plug and just replaced the old crappy battery. It was running for a while, but won’t start anymore.

Thanks Matt I needed reminding where to spray starter fluid!

Really simple and clear explanations! thank U :) And it's a very good point you are talking about safety at the begining of the video

Okay, I wasn't actually expecting to get much from this video but it gave me everything I wanted to know very quickly and precisely. Thanks Allstate lol

Hi Mathew great clear video. Please help if you can. My 1981 BMR80GS is clacking like a machine gun on pushing start button and won't start. I have it on trickle charge to keep the battery charged. But it seems flat (horn not sounding) I'm hoping the engine hasn't seized. Haven't done any of the 3 checks yet. Thank you.

this is such a good video! thanks, it helped

very useful,educational and well explained... thank u bro

nice work, thank you

The last part is what I need help with, but I want to know what to do myself. I had this issue before and resolve it, but don't remember the exact steps. The only thing I remember is removing the tank and disposing the old fuel (because water got into the tank from days of rain), and sprayed fuel treatment/water remover into the tank. I changed the spark plugs, and I found a bent line (So I assumed this was the issue) Once I straightened it, it appeared to operate again (But idk if this was the true cause) Now after my poor bike got hit by rainy weather a couple months ago we're back to this problem again. It can't be wet components because it had more than enough time to dry, I repeated everything, but no luck this time.

Well said. Good job bro.

Matt great video bro

thanks. very helpfull

This is perfect, would you start with marvel mystery oil first to guard against hydro lock for a bike that has been sitting too long?

lmao im stuck at school while my driver's motor wont start 😭😂

When attempting to start the engine sounds like the starter is grinding or the bendix is not engaging but will intermittently. Think a simple rebuild kit or complete starter?

What about the pistons and cylinders? Would you have to prelube them to avoid scraping against the cylinder walls?

Short and informative. NICE! What's funny are other "mechanics" commenting their tips and suggestions. Just respect the dude's video.

" keep a fire extinguisher close" lmao

i need help with the 1988 gs 450. i have a spark on both sides but on my left side sparks is missing sometimes. if i move the wire away an inch way from the plug the spark is fixed only on higher rpm s. have changed my plugs now what is left is the pulsar, cdi and ignition,. any thoughts?

This reiterated what I thought is my non running issue. 1.made sure the engine cranked over decently with the carbs off and plugs out. 2.Put new spark plugs(properly gapped) in. 3. Cleaned carbs and reinstalled. 4. Shot some started fluid down each carb opening and it fired up for a few seconds then died. I’m sure once I add the tank full of gas, with a clear gas line, it’ll stay running and after a bit of fine tuning, hum right along. Thanks for the video!

I rolled my eyes when he said to have a direct extinguisher on standby. My bike cought on fire

What do I do when the lights all turn on but the engine doesn't even attempt to turn when I press the ignition?

Nice to know these information...

tnk u for making this vid & having the comments more useful than the vid itself......

My 2004 sv650s was parked for a week covered in cold weather. When I I tried to start it makes clicking sound. Could it be the battery needs a change?

I’m glad a saw this vid cos I have a Yamaha tzr50 and I was goin to put petrol on it and a match lol. But this vid now made me want to test all this it has never started off the button but we have 2 bump start it.

is the compression a common problem? going to see a cbr600rr and the guy said he changed the rectifier and stator, he thinks its spark plugs. I can't check them then and there though obviously.

I changed new carburator after that bike is not starting even shell or kick. Pls need a advice

Quick question. My battery completely died on my 2009 street glide. I now replaced it with a new one and now it won't start. It's cranking great and trying to turn on but doesn't happen. Any advice on what it might be?

How to change the spark plugs on a 650 Husqvarna terra,strada, it has the red plastic covers on top of the plug wires, do you just pull them off with ur hand,then change the plugs ?

Hi mate. Are these all checks that you would still do on a bike that runs perfectly all day, then sometimes, just cranks and cranks with no actual sign of starting (no sound of chugging from engine/or anything being ignited)? Then 10 mins later... Starts fine? If they pass these tests - can you rule out that issue ENTIRELY? 2) We tested spark on 1&4 (easy access), was OK. but maybe this was a time when it was 'deciding to be working' ... 3) also it started/ignited with carb cleaner. Me and my mate getting very stressed. I keep getting stranded and can't figure out why. I've noticed rust on one block (which comes out of the inside of a coil pack) and screw. There's two packs, two cables each, one cable to each spark plug. This screw screws the pack into a mounting bracket which goes over the frame. Could this be symptoms of a bad earth? Would coil packs need grounding from the frame? Bike is 2000 honda hornet cb600, also known for bad regulator/rectifier

I have a issue on my gsxr k1 2002, she turns the starter but dont run, i put a starter spray like u did and it starts. I already Tested injectors, and a NEW gasolin filter, any way she dont want go without spray! I need help here.

What do you do on a kick start style bike?

HI, If I am away from my place for over a year and my bike will be idle for that long, how do u suggest that I should keep my bike, so that it will not be harmful. Shall I disconnect the battery or their is something else I need to consider since the bike will be idle for almost a year??

I have an old engine it has spark fuel and compression but it just dosent start any idea?

That's a nice looking GT750. Ive got one myself, 1972

Hey boss...I have a 1996 Yamaha Royal star 1300...it takes a while for it to start in the morning...once it starts it will fire up perfect the rest of the day...I just did the spark plugs n it got better but still take at least 5 to 6 tries before it fires up

Nice water buffalo one of the coolest bikes i'v ever owned at least I think that's what behind you. if so bad ass! Suzuki gt 750 some of the first liquid cooled bikes to hit the streets talk about fast.....

I’ve a brand new motorbike and it has trouble? Could it be carburetor that needs adjustment ? Also it comes with a Chinese spark plug

I have a 79 shovel head and it is not firing points are not firing what do I need to look for

Hey. My motorcyle have low compresion. It has 25psi. It should have 100-90psi. It wont start. Makes no unnormal noise. Should i change my piston and cylinder? I think the sim rings have got a punch. Checked the other to points you said. Please help!!

i have a Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 it was working well. its jus losses power so i clean the injectors and now its not firing so what could be the problem?

Very helpful

I have a 82 Yamaha 550mamgam it back fires when I try to sart it

What if no start even with starter fluid? Thanks

i have found your videos use full. but i have yet another issue i was hoping to help on. i have a 1987 honda goldwing that had a short in the taillight. now the bike will not start, i have replaced the starter solenoid and have the starter on the way. all though battery is fully charged the dash instruments will fade when key is turned on.

Hey mate, I've a yamaha fzr 400 46x, It's not cranking up, unless I make it direct start with the relay. Tried changing the relay and battery too. Headlight tail light and other electrical work fine though The spark plug is working fine though. What could be the issue? A reply from you would be much appreciated

Everything comes on, on my 2012 Honda NC700S but when I press the ignition button on it nothing happens, what would that be?

Compression I measured is perfect. Now going for spark plug and new battery. But before any of that. Ill just have a look at valve clearances.

I have a 2014 ninjal 300 ABS it won’t stay on it turns on for a few seconds and if I give it some throttle it completely dies out already put new battery, new filter and cleaned the cab nothing what you think it could be any one

Hey bro after the rain my boulevard run for like 10 minutes and die .. I though I have no gas but I have half ... the bike start now but sound diferent and when I revv just stop ., like no gas again and Again

What if it wont start with the switch, but starts with the kick start, but cuts out when going to idle? Would this be the starter motor? Thanks

My bake sytarts fine in the morning. But not when it under the hot sun by 3:pm. Can anybidybhelp?

My 2015 yamaha mt 125 was sitting for a year and today i charged the battery. Starter was spinning compression was good and fuel pump was humming. But it wasnt starting. If i pushed it down a hull and put it in 2nd it starte for a moment and then died. Was is the problem???

Hey i got kawasaki zzr600 2007 big problem whern weather is cold it wont start at all checked air filter fuel filter sparks plug but when sun warns the bike works any idea?????

lol way over board....so many other things to check first...

I have a yamaha ttr90. fresh top end. oversize piston and bore. carb rebuild / bigger pilot jet.. rode it for a few days and one day i killed it. pressed start button and before it fired it back fired and shot a small flame. next day I was riding in my yard kinda slow but doing wheelies and it was warmer out and I lost all power and it died. wouldn't start up.. any help?

Thanks so much

can a battery go dead if you dont use the bike? i got a new bike and rode it for a couple of times and then did not use it for like couple of weeks and now the bike wont start

Usually the motor has acted difficult but with a few tries it would eventually start. Yesterday I was riding in wet conditions, which I have before. But this morning after attempting to start, NOTHING. No sound or engine attempting to start at all. The battery is still operating given the dash lighting and head-light still comes on. But after pressing the ignition, NOTHING happens. Everything appears to be connected. Any suggestions?

Looking for a little help, ok here’s the deal. Recently purchased a motorcycle that was sitting for years. And it don’t seem to spark on all cylinders like it should, unless I have jumper cables hooked to it from a running car.... battery is fine! Tried 3 battery’s two was new..... I can start the bike by jumping it off a vehicle. And I’m able to remove the jumper cables after it starts and it will still run. However I’ve not let it run for more than a minute.... next thing I noticed is someone has put a voltage meter on the bike and it always stays one mark below the green light unless jumper cables are hooked to it..... if the green light on the meter lights up green I get perfect spark! But however if not only front cylinder gets spark... I’ve also noticed when I hit the brake handle with ignition turned over the voltage meter practically drops to nothing! Now if I have jumper cables on like I mentioned the light on the voltage meter is green until I hit the brake handle then it drops a mark below green and won’t start.... sorry for all the confusion needed to pick at someone’s brain other mine... what could the problem be? P.s. the old owner said he was driving it down the road one day and it just started to cut out. Pulled it home and that’s where it sat for years

my cbr 954 starts normally when cold. when hot it doesn't start it just turns and turns and only starts if i let it cool or push start it! would really appreciate your help!

I have a old 2004 yz85 that i just mess around with i just got a brand new top and end pretty much had the whole bike rebuilt. It started at the shop fine and then when i got home it will not start.:/ it only turns over while im bump starting and as soon as i stop it totally shuts of.. any ideas please..

Moy motorcycle refuse to start when it park under direct sunlight more than half an hour. I need to Crank up 3 to 4 time. What is the problem? It only happens when the bike is under sunlight

The motorcycle shut down on me now the ignition button won't crank the bike. The headlight works fine still look like a couple of the other lights don't want to work.

Thank you

what you mean by high engine?

I have a 2000 Yamaha v star 650 classic is having trouble starting I give it gas like for 6 times and sometimes it starts and sometimes it doesn't any idea.

my bike doesnt srart after a rain. it starts if it dries in the sun need your help.

Hi could you help me at all? I have a Husqvarna smr 450 it wouldn’t start just clicked so I brought a new starter motor still clicked, changed battery same.. iv just fitted a brand new solenoid and it’s still clicking from selnoid I have to bump the bike to get to work and it takes ages aha plz help? It has no clutch switch so you don’t have to pull clutch in to start it.. um that’s it I’m stucck

My motorcycle eventually starts but if I rev it up it turns off. Any ideas?

Thanks Sir

Hey I’m having trouble with my bike and I can’t figure out what it is I have an 05 CBR600 I put a new battery in my bike and it try’s to start its clicking but the back light are on but the front light won’t turn on so I’m not sure if it’s a lose wire which is causing the front light to not turn on as well as the bike

Thanks boss

I just Bought a used Bike [2011 Duke 200] and I get about 18km per litre.... When I asked my friends they said I'm supposed to get upto 30 And the showroom recommends I should get 38 so can u tell me what all I should do to get back my mileage?? Like new Iridium Spark plugs and all???

Hi bro. how are you? Could you give me advice regarding my problem? I am driving Megelli 250R (2013 years) motorbike, and Engine wouldn't started when the engine hot. I have not any information regarding reason of this defect. Performed action: 1. We replace the engine ignition, then adjust the engine valves but not any results. Let me know if you needed any more information. Best Regards,

When I press the start button on my motorcycle nothing happens but when I bridge the Selenoid it tumbles but still won't start....it's a Yamaha SR250 SE. HELP!

2011 Kawasaki Ninja 400r rode for two seasons, bike fell over in driveway, smashed upper front fairing and right mirror. Bike still ran, then stored for 4 years. Bike cranks but will not start now.....any suggestions??

What kind of spilled fluid can be used? Is that wd40?

My regal raptor Daytona not start regular what I do bro

Out of sequence .. spark, gas first ,, how many times does an engine fail to run because of compression ?

Interesting Allstate is doing this sort of video. But, I think professional help is the wisest thing. Interesting video, though. I learned something. :)

What would cause gas in my oil. An would it keep my bike from starting. Kawasaki vn800 2005.thanx

My 85 cb 650 runs rough between 1500 and 2500 rpm and is hard to start what is my problem and it's not the pilot jet trust me they are clean

Plz help my bike lost power and stopped. There is spark but a little bit of oil. I topped up but still wont start

Just so everyone is aware this is just to find out what subsystem you should be looking at. Take this troubleshooting to figure out where the problem lies then move onto your owners manual. Even google "motorbike ignition problems" or "motorbike fuel delivery problems" once you have figured out where the issue lies.

Hlo sir i got my Harley 750 is given me troubleshooting help me about how can i start the bike

Ive got spark, compression ,and cleaned my jets but my spark plugs dry and I've been told it shouldn't be dry can someone help?

Do you know why the motorcycle is stuck in the same speed even when accelerated? After 10 seconds it hit the speed again

One of the first things I do when my Victory does not start is check the compression in my engine?

What if there is no spark with a new spark plug? any advice is appreciated :)

what about the battery?

My bikes engine starts but after riding if you turn it off it wont start after waiting like 20-30 mins it starts again

Um.......what about checking for a dead battery or dirty terminals perhaps? JUST had that issue with my bike. Not enough battery power to crank it over. Epic mistake missing that step in your video. Very first thing you'd check!