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.