Sit on the scooter and place both hands on the handlebars.
Take note of the control switches and levers on both sides of the handlebars. The right handlebar contains the throttle twist grip, front brake lever, starter button and the run/stop switch. The left handlebar contains the turn signal switch, headlight dimmer switch and the horn button.
Turn on the scooter, using the ignition key. Switch the run/stop switch on the right handlebar to the run position, using your right thumb.
Pull in the rear brake lever on the left handlebar, using your left hand. Press the starter button on the right handlebar, using your right thumb, to start the scooter's motor.
Lift the scooter off of its kickstand and raise the scooter's kickstand with your left heel.
Accelerate slowly, using your right hand to twist the throttle twist grip toward you slightly.
Increase speed, using your right hand to roll the twist grip back farther. Decelerate, using your right hand to roll the twist grip forward. Roll the twist grip forward completely to coast.
Slow down using either front or rear brake levers, using your fingers to steadily pull the selected brake lever in toward the handlebar. Use the front brake to slow down in most cases. Stop, using both the front and rear brakes simultaneously. Release the brake lever to continue on your way.
Signal your intention to turn, using the turn signal switch on the left handlebar. Slide the switch either to the left or the right, depending on the direction of the turn, using your left thumb.
Slow down as needed, using the front brake lever.
Turn the handlebars in the direction of the turn if you are traveling at a low speed (below 10 mph). For example, pull the left handlebar toward you if you are turning left. Push the handlebar away from the direction of the turn to counter-steer if you are traveling at a higher speed. For example, push the left handlebar away from you if your are turning left.
Twist the throttle open, using your right hand, as you complete the turn. Push the turn signal switch to its center position, using your left thumb, to deactivate the turn signals.
Twist the throttle twist grip forward to close the throttle, using your right hand.
Pull in the front and rear brake levers to come to a complete stop.
Lower the scooter's kickstand, using your left heel. Lower the scooter onto the kickstand.
Switch the run/stop switch on the right handlebar to the stop position, using your right thumb.
Turn off the scooter's ignition switch and remove the key.
