8) Kick starting your scooter
As a general rule you should use the electric
starter to start your scooter. You would usually
only use the kick starter as an emergency start; ie:
in the event of a flat battery.
Ensure the scooter is on its centre stand (If the
centre stand is in its folded up position it will
interfere with the path of the kick start lever)
Turn the ignition key to the
ON position.
Hold either one of the
brake levers in
While holding the left
handlebar with your
left
hand
and
supporting the scooter
with your right hand
on the rear rack give a
firm kick on the
kickstart bar.
CAUTION:
If you start your scooter while it is
on its centre stand the auto choke may cause the
clutch to engage and the rear wheel will start to
spin. Take care to use the rear brake to stop the
wheel spinning before taking it off its centre
stand. Otherwise the scooter may lurch forward
when the rear wheel suddenly comes in contact
with the ground.
