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My fairly new Buddy Italia won't start. Okay - I left the key in the ignition in "on" position (newbie mistake) and the battery is dead. The electric starter doesn't work and I haven't apparently gotten the right "touch" on the kickstarter. Many unsuccessful attempts.

Tonight - I'm ready for another round of kickstarting. Any special kickstarting nuances I should know about on the Buddies?

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Permalink Reply by Rick Fletcher on November 17, 2008 at 5:07pm: Al - Some engines (I don't know about scooters) won't start unless there is enough power to set up a field for the alternator. You may need to jump start your scooter if the battery is completely dead. RF; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Al Martinez on November 25, 2008 at 9:57am: I just got a small charger, and the battery was about 80% this morning. This afternoon - we'll see.

Thanks for the offer!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Al Martinez on November 25, 2008 at 2:21pm: UP!

A charged battery did the trick.

Now, if the weather would cooperate.; ▶ Reply to This