When you swing a leg over the Sport you appreciate its low seat height and the narrow design of the engine. It is an easy bike to straddle and balance despite its considerable weight. Its low center of gravity makes it relatively easy to "paddle" around with the engine off, or maneuver at low speed under power. The locking side stand is very secure, the best around.
To start the bike when the motor is cold it is necessary to first pull out the enrichener knob (located beneath the left side of the gas tank). Then twist the throttle all the way on, slowly, about three times (this primes the carburetor). Press the starter button on the right handlebar housing, and the TC-88 engine will come to life, shaking and spitting beneath you. It will soon warm up, settling into its characteristic loping idle.





