Noobie question about starting a bike...

[Brads45]

Hi all!

Having only ever done my CBT and getting my first bike today, I don't want to look like a moron riding away on my bike...my concern being I've forgotton how to start it (don't laugh! this proves that some questions REALLY are stupid questions!!)

I know turn the key, then was it the ignition switch by my brake leaver?

I didn't want ot ask this, but would rather make an idiot of myself here rather than on the forecourt with my brand new bike :P

Andy

[Brads45]

Oh, and in my defence I took my CBT like 2 months ago!!

[jonnywombat]

Don't worry, we were all new once..

Yeah the starter button is on the right switchgear, normally in such a position that it can be hit with your thumb..

Also make sure the kill switch is in the run position, this will be the red switch on to of the right hand switch gear..

Enjoy

So when and where you picking your bike up?

[druidsam]

starter button will be on the same side as your front brake/throttle/kill switch..remember to keep it shiney side up and most of all enjoy yourself

(edit) beaten by a wombat



..............................Sam

[Brads45]

Picking it up at 4 in Stoke on Trent :-) about a 30 minute drive from me! I really can't wait now...!

OK, so turn key, hit switch...don't hit kill switch, that's the red one, and remember to enjoy myself...I think I have it? :-) :-)

Andy

[Bill CBF1000]

and make sure its in neutral! after spending 5 minutes trying to work out why the CBF wouldnt start, suddenly realized it was in first and on the stand doh

[Brads45]

Yeah I know the neutral thing thanks although I always struggle to get it into neutral! it seems soooo sensitive, btu I guess you gain a knack for it

Andy

[lady clara]

And I once sat in a pertrol station for ages wondering why mine wouldn't start even though I had the clutch in (it was in gear but will start with clutch in). Eventually realised that even with clutch in, it won't start in gear with the stand down Doh!

[Brads45]

Lol, I did NOT know that baout the stand down, I just thought "well you wont be able to ride off" but not that it wont start up at all!! thanks for saving me from making an idiot out of myself there... :P

Filling up at a petrol station, is it easiest to just sit on the bike? or do you lot tend to get off, put the stand down and then fill it up that way?

Did you have a queue behind you Clara? :-)

Andy

[grotbag]

Fill up either way, but be careful if you sit on to fill up or you'll end up with nads like Sam!


Squeeze gently! The nozzle I mean