Does the 'Bajaj tilt' starting technique work on the 4 stroke Chetak?
by Ashutoshover 1 year ago0 views7 comments
On older 2 stroke Bajaj scooters, including the original Chetak, there was a famous starting technique called the 'Bajaj tilt'. The scooter was kicked over to one side, supposedly to help the fuel get to the carburetor better. It became part of the Bajaj scooter culture and many new riders saw it as rite of passage. The introduction of the 4 stroke Chetak with a more modern engine design had a lot of people wondering if this iconic starting ritual was still necessary or effective. It looks at the changing trends in scooter technology, changing rider habits, and how nostalgic are the practices revolving around classic Indian vehicles.
Bajaj Chetak 4 Stroke
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Comments (7)
Ranaover 1 year ago
Tilting a 4 stroke is just a waste of time. It's like trying to use a smartphone to use a rotary phone.
Angadover 1 year ago
I miss the tilt. It was like you really knew your scooter. Now it's too easy.
Punitover 1 year ago
But the 4 stroke is more reliable, you don't need any special tricks. It's progress, people!
Shindeover 1 year ago
In fact, tilting still comes in handy sometimes, especially for cold weather. It's maybe just psychological though.
Awadheshover 1 year ago
It’s part of the Chetak experience but you may not need the tilt. I do it for nostalgia's sake.
Saketover 1 year ago
It's probably not necessary, but I still do it by habit. Old habits die hard!
Aghaover 1 year ago
No, the 4 stroke does not need the tilt. Without all that drama it starts up just fine.
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