Easy push start for the GZ250

[Chris]

Occasionally your battery will go dead. You may need a new battery or it may simply may need recharging. Riding for an hour will do this. Leaving a battery discharged will end its life. Besides, even in the winter, your bike needs to run just a bit. Never let it sit for a long time. Just take it out for a short run around the neighborhood and that will keep your bike fresh and it will last forever.
So...to push start the bike: first, don't "push" start the bike. Just find an easy hill to go down. Turn on the bike, flip on the "On" switch and put it in third gear. People try to put it in first, but this is hard on the bike and the rider. The engine only has to turn a time or two to catch so third gear will make it far easier.
Pull in the clutch and gently roll down the hill. Let the clutch out and the engine should fire immediately. Pull in the clutch and you are good to go. Ride for an hour to charge the battery or, if old, just replace the battery.

Chris in Atlanta