Motorcycle won't start?
Won't your motorcycle start? First check the kill switch, the side stand and that it is in neutral or the clutch is pulled in. If the starter turns slowly or only clicks, the battery is often the cause. If that doesn't help, we find out in Waalwijk. Labour costs €75 per hour incl. VAT.
What do you check yourself first?
- Is the kill switch in the run position?
- Is the motorcycle in neutral, or are you pulling the clutch in?
- Is the side stand up? Many motorcycles won't start in gear with the side stand down.
- Is there enough fuel in the tank?
- Do the dashboard lights glow weakly or does it only click when starting? Then the battery is probably flat.
What are possible causes?
After standing still over winter, a flat or old battery is the most common cause. But a bad connection, a faulty starter motor or starter relay, a switch that doesn't pass the signal on properly, or a problem with fuel or ignition can also be the culprit.
What do we do?
We test the battery and charging, check the switches and keep searching step by step until we find the cause. We tell you up front what it costs to fix. See also diagnostics & faults.
What does it cost?
Labour costs €75 per hour incl. VAT, parts at list price. We tell you up front what to expect. See prices.
We help riders from Waalwijk and the region, up to about 50 km from the workshop: from Sprang-Capelle, Kaatsheuvel and Drunen to Tilburg, 's-Hertogenbosch, Oosterhout and Breda.
Frequently asked questions
My motorcycle won't start. What do I check first?
Check that the kill switch is on, the side stand is up and the motorcycle is in neutral or the clutch is pulled in. If the starter turns slowly or only clicks, the battery is often the first suspect.
Can you find out why it won't start?
Yes. We connect the diagnostic tool where possible and measure ourselves. See diagnostics and fault finding. Labour costs €75 per hour, incl. VAT.
It starts, but cuts out once warm?
How do I book?
We work by appointment. Message us on WhatsApp to book. Send us a WhatsApp with your make, model and what you notice.