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Togger

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Bet and Win Starts Easier on sidestand
« on: November 09, 2020, 06:20:37 PM »
When I try to start my B&W 250 on the centerstand, it's quite difficult, but when it's on the sidestand with the rear wheel touching and leaning, it seams to start easier. Could that be a carb problem?

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Re: Bet and Win Starts Easier on sidestand
« Reply #1 on: November 09, 2020, 08:08:11 PM »
I would start it with 2 feet on the ground!!

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Re: Bet and Win Starts Easier on sidestand
« Reply #2 on: November 10, 2020, 01:25:07 AM »
Bad idea with an auto clutch....

Find out WHY there is a difference and fix it. Probably wrong float height.
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Re: Bet and Win Starts Easier on sidestand
« Reply #3 on: November 10, 2020, 02:15:50 AM »
Most scooters have a safety switch to prevent starting on the side stand.
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Re: Bet and Win Starts Easier on sidestand
« Reply #4 on: November 10, 2020, 12:40:00 PM »
Most scooters have a safety switch to prevent starting on the side stand.
My Like200i owner's manual says it won't start with sidestand down....but, as every Like200i owner knows --- it sure will!
No lockout fitted on this model.
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Re: Bet and Win Starts Easier on sidestand
« Reply #5 on: November 10, 2020, 05:29:35 PM »
My Like200i owner's manual says it won't start with sidestand down....but, as every Like200i owner knows --- it sure will!
No lockout fitted on this model.
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