What Causes a Motorcycle to Fail to Start with a Ticking Sound?
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Motorcycle fails to start with ticking sound due to the following reasons: 1. Fuel system malfunction: Mainly caused by fuel switch not delivering fuel, clogged fuel filter, carburetor not supplying fuel or overly rich air-fuel mixture, and bent fuel pipe issues. 2. Electrical circuit malfunction: Short circuit in vehicle electrical components (e.g., ignition switch, ignition coil, CDI unit, and magneto failure), or open circuit caused by loose wiring harness connectors. 3. Air pressure malfunction: Insufficient cylinder compression, improper air intake resistance of air filter element, engine intake/exhaust system malfunctions, etc. 4. For the above issues: It is recommended to take the motorcycle to a professional repair shop for inspection and repair.