If it’s cranking over, but not firing up we call that a “crank, no start” and there are a number of culprits that could cause this. If it’s been sitting unused for a while, it could be stale fuel and/or a clogged carb. If it’s been riding fine, then it did this all the sudden, it’s likely not carb related.

Alternatively, if you have a “no crank, no start” scenario, it could be something as simple as a dead battery. Scooter batteries are much smaller than car batteries. Because of this, their magical power to start your scooter dissipates more quickly. Frequent riding can often be enough to prevent this, but a battery trickle charger can also be a useful tool to keep your scoot ready to go at a moment’s notice! We keep trickle chargers in stock. They attach to your battery and plug into a wall outlet to keep your battery fully charged.

We also charge and test batteries for FREE, so bring your battery by the shop and we’ll confirm if the battery is still happy and healthy.

If your bike doesn’t want to start using the electric start, try these steps;
1) Check the electronics. When you turn the key to on, does anything respond (blinkers or brake lights)? If no, ensure your kill switch is in the ON position. If there are still no signs of life, it’s likely that your battery is dead or a fuse is blown.
2) Some older models come with a manual choke, this can help a cold motor come back to life. Be sure to turn the choke off once the bike has warmed up to operating temperatures. If your bike doesn’t have a manual choke, it’s likely an Automatic Choke (AKA Fuel Enrichment Circuit), try holding about 1/3 throttle and try to start.
3) Check fuel. You’d be surprised how often this is the issue. If your scooter has a manual petcock (typically older scooters) then ensure that this is not set to off.
4) Attempt to kickstart. Scooters will charge the battery on their own much like the alternator in your car. Almost all of our models come with a kickstart lever. Turn they key on and try and kick it over. If this works, be sure to ride around for a few minutes to let your charging system properly charge the battery.

Still won’t start? Give us a shout and we can come pick up your scooter and bring it back to the shop! Our techs will jump in and get you back on the road ASAP!