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How to Start an Old Motorcycle

Riders of modern motorcycles are pretty spoiled. Modern bikes, with their advanced electronic ignitions and fuel injection, roar to life with the push of a button. Most motorcycles built before 1982 came with a kick starter to augment an electric starter. Some didnt have an electric starter at all. They require a bit more energy before they can hit the road.

Instructions

1

Turn on the motorcycles ignition switch with the key. Flip the kill switch on the right handlebar to the on position.

2

Turn the fuel valve under the left side of the gas tank to the on position. Open the carburetors choke with the choke lever on the side of the carburetor.

3

Flip out the kick start lever and press down on it gently until it becomes slightly harder to push.

4

Kick down hard on the lever, following through to the bottom of the levers stroke, to start the motor. Repeat as needed until the motor starts.

5

Allow the motor to warm up for three to five minutes. Close the choke