Why can't the motorcycle be kicked to start?
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Motorcycle cannot be kicked to start due to excessive carbon deposits in the idle motor, intake tract, intake valve, and combustion chamber. Here is an introduction about motorcycles: Introduction: Sports motorcycles, also known as racing bikes, are designed primarily for leisure and vacation use. They serve as an entertaining means of transportation and a recreational tool to experience the joys of life. Working Principle: Motorcycles are powered by gasoline engines and steered by handlebars to control the front wheel. They come in two or three wheels, are lightweight and flexible, and can travel quickly. They are widely used for patrol, passenger and cargo transportation, and also serve as sports equipment. Broadly speaking, motorcycles can be categorized into street bikes, road racing motorcycles, off-road motorcycles, cruisers, and touring bikes, among others.
I've seen this motorcycle kick-start issue many times, mostly caused by internal engine seizure. It's likely due to dried-up oil from long-term storage, causing piston rings to fuse with cylinder walls. Another possibility is accidentally leaving it in gear during last shutdown - the transmission gears mesh too tightly, locking the kick lever solid. We often encounter this in Northeast winters at -20°C when oil congeals to paste, making the kick feel like striking iron. Never force it! Last time I saw someone hammer the kick lever with a wrench and cracked the crankshaft journal - repair costs reached half a new bike's price. Best try pulling the clutch first. If that fails, push the bike a few meters to loosen gears, then check oil condition.
