Any way to bump start a scooter with no kick start?

Fener6 · 02-07-2013, 07:28 PM

My scooter has been sitting for a little while. I tried starting it today, but it was just too low on juice to get the thing running.

Is there a way to bump/push start scooters without a kick start? I'm 100% sure that the answer is no, but wanted to double check.

I'll be hooking it up to the battery tender tomorrow if there isnt a quick solution.

JerryH · 02-07-2013, 11:24 PM

There is no way to bump start a CVT (automatic) scooter. The clutch will not engage unless the engine is running. Depending on how long it has been sitting, the battery may not be any good any more. I would use a 1 amp charger on it for 24 hours. If that doesn't do it, you will need a new battery. I have battery tenders on all 6 of my bikes. I got tired of replacing batteries that went bad because they didn't get used often enough.

Fener6 · 02-08-2013, 09:26 AM

Thanks for the info.

emmettken · 02-08-2013, 10:25 AM

How about jump starting it. I've done that from my Jeep,with the Jeeps motor turned off. + one for battery tenders.

k-moe · 02-08-2013, 07:41 PM

You can pull the CVT cover off and wrap a flat strap around the variator fins; Pull start scooter

02-07-2013, 07:28 PM	#1
Fener6 ^OP The Container Man Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Gates of Hell Oddometer: 197	Any way to bump start a scooter with no kick start? My scooter has been sitting for a little while. I tried starting it today, but it was just too low on juice to get the thing running. Is there a way to bump/push start scooters without a kick start? I'm 100% sure that the answer is no, but wanted to double check. I'll be hooking it up to the battery tender tomorrow if there isnt a quick solution. __________________ Piaggio Fly 150 KTM 625 SXC 34' Fountain CC If not on my bike, you can find me managing Steel Containers For Sale

02-07-2013, 11:24 PM	#2
JerryH Vintage Rider Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ Oddometer: 1,653	There is no way to bump start a CVT (automatic) scooter. The clutch will not engage unless the engine is running. Depending on how long it has been sitting, the battery may not be any good any more. I would use a 1 amp charger on it for 24 hours. If that doesn't do it, you will need a new battery. I have battery tenders on all 6 of my bikes. I got tired of replacing batteries that went bad because they didn't get used often enough. __________________ "I refuse to give up the thrill of living for the relative safety of existing" Nick Ienatsch "Life is not a race. Don't treat it as such. If you don't believe me, just have a look at the finish line"

02-08-2013, 09:26 AM	#3
Fener6 ^OP The Container Man Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Gates of Hell Oddometer: 197	Thanks for the info. __________________ Piaggio Fly 150 KTM 625 SXC 34' Fountain CC If not on my bike, you can find me managing Steel Containers For Sale

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02-08-2013, 10:25 AM	#4
emmettken Beastly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2005 Location: southwest idaho Oddometer: 1,742	How about jump starting it. I've done that from my Jeep,with the Jeeps motor turned off. + one for battery tenders.

02-08-2013, 07:41 PM	#5
k-moe Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2012 Oddometer: 191	You can pull the CVT cover off and wrap a flat strap around the variator fins; Pull start scooter