It takes about 8 minutes of kicking to get the motor hot enough to start and ride. I stall it out a couple times after jumping and kicking the starter in My wooden mule sandals, skirt & micro bikini. I was about to give up but finally get it started and I start to ride it. I practice My sharp turning in the driveway, going in small circles, almost lost it trying to do a couple burnouts in the dirt.