How to Start a Gas Powered Scooter

Scooters are handy little vehicles, made for urban areas and for recreational use, and they are very popular overseas. If you've never driven a scooter, it's a different experience than riding a motorcycle or driving an ATV. Starting a scooter is unusual (and potentially confusing) as well, as there are two ways to start it. In this case, the project vehicle is a 2007 Vespa scooter, but the process is similar for other scooters as well.

Instructions

Key Start

1. Make sure the kickstand on the scooter is up and the rear wheel is off the ground.

2. Sit in the seat and hold your left hand on the steering. Hold down the brake lever at the same time.

3. Place the key in the ignition, and turn it all the way to the right until you hear the engine fire.

Kick-Start

1. Make sure the kickstand on the scooter is up and the rear wheel is off the ground.

2. Place your key in the ignition, and move it to the "On" position. Twist the throttle so that the engine is getting a little bit of gas, but don't turn it more than halfway.

3. Place your foot on the kick-start lever, and slowly push the lever down. Continue this motion, pushing down harder and faster until the engine starts.

References

• VespaLife.com: How to Kick Start a Vespa