Cold mornings expose weak batteries and other small faults. Before you call for help, try these checks.
Side stand, brake and kill switch
Most scooters need the side stand up and a brake lever pulled before the starter will work. Check the kill switch is set to run.
Battery
Cold reduces battery power. Slow cranking, clicking or a dim dashboard usually mean the battery is weak. If the scooter is not ridden every day, a battery maintainer helps in winter.
Smart key
On keyless scooters, a weak key fob battery can stop the scooter starting.
Fuel
Fuel that has been in the tank for months can cause starting problems.
Do not keep cranking
Cranking for a long time flattens the battery further. If it does not start after a few short tries, stop and get help.
When it is more than the battery
If a new battery goes flat quickly, the charging system may be faulty. We test both.
Get help
Easy Bikes Motorcycles Shop tests batteries and charging systems and can recover a scooter that will not start. WhatsApp 07939 317202.
