will spree start without a battery

[gerleman]

I am trying to get my moped to run again, it has been in storage for over 10 years. I have cleaned the carb, changed plugs, petcock, fuel lines and cleaned the gas tank out.

If I spray a little ether in the air filter it will hint of running. My brother in law told me it wouldn't run if the battery is completly dead since I have an electronic choke (bystarter), is this true? I thought since it had a kick start it would still start.

What else could be wrong with this spree which by the way is an '86

any help, I hate paying these gas prices.

[CharlotteSpreeRider]

It'll start just fine with a dead (or no) battery. The bystarter will turn on automatically with the power from the alternator when the engine warms up. Getting it to kickstart after being stored might prove to be good excersize for you. I'd suggest switching kicking legs every few minutes.

-aseigler

[mopedman]

it will start and run without the batt.