What Causes a Motorcycle to Stall Mid-Ride and Have Difficulty Restarting?

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The reasons why a motorcycle stalls mid-ride and has difficulty restarting are: 1. Abnormal compression process: In many cases, a drop in compression pressure will cause stalling and difficulty starting. In such cases, measuring the compression pressure and checking valve clearance can help identify the general cause. The main reasons for decreased compression pressure include damaged cylinder gaskets, worn pistons, piston rings, or cylinders, poor sealing of the crankcase mating surfaces, improper valve seating, abnormal valve timing, or poor reed valve seating. The main reasons for excessive compression pressure include carbon buildup in the combustion chamber or on the piston top. 2. Fuel system abnormalities: If the motorcycle cannot obtain the proper air-fuel mixture, the engine will become difficult to start. The main reasons for no fuel or insufficient fuel supply include no fuel in the carburetor float chamber, a stuck needle valve, clogged fuel lines or filters, or a blocked fuel tank cap. 3. Ignition system issues: The engine may stall due to a weak or absent spark. The main causes of this phenomenon include insufficient current, incorrect ignition timing, or spark plug failure. Reasons for insufficient current include faulty electrical wiring, a malfunctioning main switch, engine kill switch failure, ignition coil failure, magneto failure, spark plug cap failure, or battery failure. The main causes of spark plug failure include incorrect heat range, worn electrodes, cracked ceramic insulation, damaged or broken gaskets, or carbon buildup.