How to start a motorcycle if the battery is dead (video and step-by-step instructions using the Honda Click as an example)

Table of contents

1. How to start a scooter with a battery

2. Video how to start a motorcycle if the battery is dead

3. Step-by-step instructions on how to start a motorcycle if the battery is dead

How to start a scooter with a battery

Scooters (motorcycles) are divided into:

1. Motorcycles with a battery – they start with a button
2. Motorcycles without a battery – they start with a foot lever

A serviceable motorcycle with a battery starts as follows:

1. Fold the kickstand holding the motorcycle.

2. Insert the key into the motorcycle and turn it to the “!” mode.

3. Apply the brake on the left side.

4. Press the ignition button.

See also: Motorcycle driving basics

But what if the battery is dead? This is especially unpleasant if the engine is stopped somewhere at a busy intersection with “Idling stop” enabled, and due to a dead battery, it will not be able to start automatically.

The motorcycle can still be started with the foot lever!

Video how to start a motorcycle if the battery is dead

Perhaps you will immediately figure out what to do by watching the following short video.

If you do not understand something, then there will be comments.

Step-by-step instructions on how to start a motorcycle if the battery is dead

Starting position – the motorcycle is on the footboard.

Fold the kickstand and place the motorcycle on the motorcycle center stand (located at the bottom of the motorcycle near the rear wheel).

The rear wheel will be raised.

Note: Using the center stand should not cause any difficulties if done correctly. For details, see the article How to place a motorcycle on the center stand properly

Insert the key into the motorcycle and turn it to “!” mode.

Unfold the motorcycle foot lever.

Press firmly on the handle with your foot.

After that, the motorcycle can be lowered from the center stand. To do this, hold him behind the wheel and push him forward.

When the rear wheel is on the pavement, you can drive as usual. Remember that you cannot unfold the side stand (kickstand), as this will immediately stop the motor.