German Moped Days Driving & Fuel starts with a reliable launch: prepare the fuel system, Ignition, and Choke, then use the Kickstarter. Once the engine runs, control the Clutch and Throttle together, shift with the Clutch, and refuel at a Gas Station before the tank becomes a problem.
Start a moped
Use this sequence when a repaired moped will not leave the garage:
- Check the vehicle. Confirm it is repaired and has a usable Gasoline Tank. The available records do not guarantee that every vehicle uses exactly the same startup controls.
- Open the gasoline tank. Set the fuel switch to its normal position when that control is available. A Reserve Fuel position is documented, but the exact switching behavior is not fully explained.
- Turn on Ignition. A missing or unusable Ignition prevents the vehicle from being ready to start.
- Activate Choke. The tutorial places this control near the handlebar for the startup procedure.
- Click the Kickstarter. With fuel and ignition prepared, use the Kickstarter to turn the engine over.
Start a moped with fuel, Ignition, Choke, and the Kickstarter
This moment supports the documented startup sequence for preparing fuel, turning on Ignition and Choke, and clicking the Kickstarter.
If the engine still does not start, recheck the tank, Ignition, and repair state before changing tuning parts. The evidence does not provide a universal troubleshooting keybind or confirm that the same sequence applies unchanged to every moped.
Move off without stalling
After opening the garage door, hold the Clutch and use E for the documented launch preparation. Bring the engine to roughly 3,000–4,000 RPM, then release the Clutch progressively while adding Throttle. Releasing it suddenly is the main documented way to stall during takeoff.
Once the moped is moving, keep the Throttle controlled instead of immediately holding it wide open. This is especially important with a large Cylinder, an MTX setup, or a performance Exhaust, because a high-power low gear can lift the front wheel.
Shift and corner on the road
Use the Clutch whenever you change gear. The driving tutorial demonstrates progressing through gears, including transitions from third toward fourth and fifth, but the available evidence does not establish one fixed gear count for every vehicle or Gearbox. Some configurations have fewer gears, while a 5-speed gearbox is recommended in an S51 performance setup.
For a controlled road test:
- Start in a low gear and confirm that the moped responds before adding more Throttle.
- Pull the Clutch before each Gear Shift, then release it smoothly as the new gear engages.
- Test acceleration, top-speed behavior, braking, and steering on an open stretch of road.
- Reduce speed before a corner and lean more noticeably at higher speed, as described by the tutorial.
The exact steering, leaning, braking, and shifting keybinds are not documented consistently in the supplied evidence. Follow the prompts shown by the current game client rather than importing controls from another platform.
Control a Wheelie
A Wheelie is most likely when a high-power build combines a low gear with heavy Throttle. MTX parts, a larger Cylinder, and a performance Exhaust can make the reaction stronger; an Air Filter is also discussed as affecting engine operation and cooling, but no numeric effect is provided.
If the front wheel lifts, use the supported responses below:
- Lean forward to bring the front end down.
- Release some Throttle instead of continuing to accelerate.
- Shift up earlier, or move directly to a higher gear when appropriate.
These are handling techniques, not guaranteed key combinations. Practice them in an open area, and test one tuning change at a time so you can tell whether the new setup is controllable.
Refuel and plan a test
Driving eventually requires a return to a Gas Station. The supplied footage identifies a red station and shows the need to fill the tank, but it does not establish the station's exact interaction, price, or how much fuel each action restores. Keep the fuel state in mind before a long road test or a police chase.
Use this short decision loop when evaluating a vehicle:
- It will not start: repair the vehicle and check fuel, Ignition, Choke, and Kickstarter in that order.
- It starts but stalls: hold the Clutch, reach roughly 3,000–4,000 RPM, and release gradually.
- It lifts the front wheel: reduce Throttle, lean forward, and shift up earlier.
- It lacks a desired gear: check the installed Gearbox; do not assume every moped supports five gears.
- It runs low on fuel: find the Gas Station and verify the current refueling prompt in-game.
After the stock vehicle is controllable, test acceleration and handling before spending on more tuning. Reported high-speed results, such as an S51 build reaching about 147 KMH, belong to a specific tuned demonstration and are not a default speed for every S51.
FAQ
Why will my moped not start?
Check that the vehicle is repaired, has fuel, and has an Ignition. Then open the tank, set fuel to the normal position, turn on Ignition and Choke, and click the Kickstarter. Some vehicle-specific differences remain undocumented.
How do I avoid stalling when moving off?
Hold the Clutch, bring the engine to about 3,000–4,000 RPM, and release the Clutch gradually. Do not release it all at once.
How do I stop a Wheelie?
Lean forward, reduce Throttle, shift up earlier, or use a higher gear. The supplied evidence does not specify a universal key combination for every platform.
Where do I refuel?
Drive to a Gas Station; the available footage identifies a red station. The price, exact interaction, and restored fuel amount are not documented, so use the current in-game prompt.