My Honda Rebel Won't Start

My Honda Rebel Won't Start

by Gail
(Elkins, Arkansas)

I want to find out why my Honda Rebel will turn over but won't start. It has a new battery in it... Help, I need to get this bike start so I can sell it!!!

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My Honda Rebel Won't Start

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Aug 18, 2010

Sittin' long?
by: Carl

Could be that the carbs could be gummed up.
You can use quick start into the carb with the filter out. If your plugs are wet, your getting fuel, no spark. If its turning over, the battery is good. If I'm going to let my bike sit, I use a quart of 100 octane aircraft fuel in the tank so it wont gum up. I let in run shortly to get it in the carb and shut it down, and it should be good. Just add more regular fuel before putting it back on the road.

Jul 29, 2010

Rebel Forums
by: Never2old

You might want to go on one of the Honda Rebel forums. They have a lot of good information on there and you can post your question there. I recently sold my Rebel, but did frequent the forums when I had her. Hope this helps some!

http://www.hondarebelforum.com/
http://rebel250.com/rebelforum/index.php

Jul 19, 2010

Starting
by: Aili

You need a few things to get a bike to start.

Simple stuff like the emergency cut off switch, has gas? Then needs spark, check wires from battery to starter to coil to spark plugs. Check spark plugs - are they greasy or black? That would mean they aren't sparking right. Need clutch engaged: if you put the bike in gear and squeeze the clutch, does it roll? It will roll in neutral, so if it doesn't roll in gear with clutch in, then check the clutch cable, particularly the adjustment linkage under the rubber bootie-thing. (yeah, I'm real technical). If that's all good, get it to a shop.

Jul 19, 2010

Honda
by: Anonymous

Sounds electrical, try looking at your relays, grounds, & coil. Good luck!

Jul 19, 2010

Won't Start
by: Anonymous

Why don't you ask you local Honda dealer?

Since they sell and service Honda's seems like that is who I would ask.

If you form a good relationship (like buys things) with them you can usually just ask..no charge.

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