Q:I bought a mini motorcycle for my son, I lost the manual so I dont know how to staert it. It has a pull cord that husband can start it with, but it also has a button for electric start. I have a feeling Im supposed to do something while holding the button to make it start Im just not sure what. Also underneath the bike there is a thing that slides up and down, I dont know if it needs to be up or down to start, I guess its the throttle?! Please help its a SST mini motorcycle. My husband is working out of town, so I need t start it myself.

um does it have a kickstand? cas most mini bikes will only electric start with kickstand down.also u have to hold the brake while pushing the start buttonalso if it has gears and is manual has to b in neutral ** btw if ur husband was pull starting it the electric start probably doesn't work.

Q:I just got a brand new Triumph Scrambler a few weeks ago, and the rear brakes have begun squealing like crazy every time I roll to a stop; It‘s starting to happen on the front brake now too. The squealing starts at about 10 mph, and goes all the way to 0 mph. What‘s going on here? I am a novice rider, so I will accept the likelihood that I‘m at fault here. However, I have been taking it pretty easy with this bike since it is still in its brake-in period. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

which ever u prefer all the same except in the sound its all in what u want

Q:if yes, which brake to use rear or front and please do tell me about downshifting at corners. . .thanks:)

never! youre supposed to accelerate while cornering. downshift and brake before you initiate the turn )

Q:I've never ridden a motorcycle / driven a manual car, and i've got a few questions. I'm going to take an MSF course before I get my license, so don't be all noob.1) When stopped, is it ok to leave the clutch in and be in 1st gear or must you shift to neutral to not burn out the clutch?2) In an automatic car, I can be at a stop sign in drive with just the brake pushed in. I'm guessing you can't do that with manual in 1st?3) I've heard that when shiftings from N to 1st, you have to let out the clutch slowly, so how slow does this have to be compared to just dropping the clutch?Finally, what can I do to amuse myself before I can get my license? (I'm 15). I'm totally obsessed with motorcycles and I can't wait any longer!!Thanks!

1. Yes perfectly alright. 2. No, you must either be in neutral or have the clutch engaged 3. Not super slow, you only need to follow that rule when downshifting, and taking off from a dead stop.

Q:I was wonder what you guys think are the most important features to have on a motorcycle to ensure a safe ride. Everyone probably has slightly different opinions, but in general I want to know the most practical and essential elements.

find something to suction it out, whatever you do, don't drive it. the power steering fluid will damage seals in the brake system

Q:I am a new motorcyclist and was just wondering if there were any emergency procedures for this. Our first reaction is to press on the brakes but on a motorcycle that is a terrible idea. I got to realize what that felt like firsthand at the motorcycle safety course. I want to finetune my skills so that I can survive on the city streets. Thanks

When you're hot you're hot (lol). And using your brakes properly is your best choice. Try to chill your jets long before you need a parachute, think ahead. At 60mph you're traveling at 81 fps, your body has approximately 15 sf. of surface area so it only takes 4.7 seconds to totally skin you. Hopefully you are wearing a helmet as the skin on your face and skull is 20% thinner and 50% richer in blood capacity. ALWAYS keep an exit-way open. Added: When in doubt 'gas it' , when doubt fails, lay it down and in a hurry!

Q:the brake and running lights dont wrk when the motorcycle is running, but when you turn the key to auxillary then they work how do i fix this problem, the front headlights work and the blinkers work but the back break lights and running lights dont work. if there is any one who has a diagram of the bike or anything will help! thanks!

You need to put the bike into a workshop for an experienced mechanic to examine. Even young machanic's struggle with electrics on a bike so try and find an experienced mechanic, they are the only Guys who can solve the problem.

Q:My cycle would squeak bad when i stopped or was rolling my bike to a stop. So i installed new rear and front brakes. Now my bike shuts up when I stop, but its squeaking non stop while I ride. As soon as i tap the front brake they stop, but when i let go it starts again. How can I get rid of this?

It could be that there is brake dust contamination, you can clean this off with brake cleaner, you might also want to clean the pistons of the calipers. Some older bikes have anti-squeal shims that fit between the pad and the piston, these are normally used in conjunction with a copper grease. Third option, warped discs, put the bike on a stand and spin the wheel, if the squeaking or rubbing is not constant there is a chance the disc is warped through heat.

Q:I am driving motorcycle since last 6 months. Unintentionally, I found myself using only the front wheel brake of the bike. I never use the rear wheel brake. Is this normal ? How often do you use the rear wheel brake of your bike as compared to the front wheel brake ?

almost all motorcycles have front and rear disc brakes yet often the rear brake is a smaller single disc as antagonistic to a bigger twin disc set up on the front. that's because of the fact the burden of the motorcycle specifically transfers to the front below braking subsequently the choose for powerfull brakes up front!