Hard Start, Misfire, Power Loss In Your Bike? Your Spark Plug Could Be The Reason – Here’s How To Fix It

Hard Start, Misfire, Power Loss In Your Bike? Your Spark Plug Could Be The Reason – Here’s How To Fix It (AI-Generated Representational Graphic)

A motorcycle that refuses to start on a busy morning can ruin more than just your schedule, if you press the starter, the engine cranks, maybe sputters and then falls silent. For most commuter and even performance bikes, one of the smallest and cheapest components is often the culprit which is the ‘spark plug’. When riders say the spark plug is “shot”, they usually mean it is fouled, damaged or simply not producing the spark needed to ignite the air-fuel mixture.

Here’s How To Fix It Your Bike’s Spark Plug (AI-Generated Representational Graphic)

For riders who are new to bikes or this term, think of the spark plug as the tiny lighter inside your engine. Without it, the fuel cannot burn, power cannot be produced and the bike will either run poorly or not start at all.

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If the plug is wet with fuel, let it dry completely. If it is oily, your engine may be burning oil and needs professional inspection. A cracked ceramic insulator, melted electrode or heavy wear means only one thing which is to replace it immediately.

The beauty of the spark plug is that it is both inexpensive and accessible. With basic tools and a little patience, most riders can inspect and fix it at home. More importantly, regularly checking it gives you a window into your engine’s health.

In the world of motorcycling, where people often talk about horsepower and top speed, it is easy to forget that a machine’s reliability often depends on the smallest components. And sometimes, the difference between being stranded and riding smoothly is a spark no bigger than a match head.

Shivani Sharmma is a passionate and driven automotive enthusiast with over seven years of diversified experience in journalism, content strategy, auto…

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