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Hi all mates,
I am hopelessly addicted to bikes, especially big-throated thumpers with big hefty kickstarts. Can you help me get over this addiction as it is exciting me too much!


Post on 01/21/2006    Reply / add comments      Quote      Report abuse  
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The proper way to kick start a Harley:
You kick it thru two times with the ignition off.
Squirt the throttle twice and then turn the key on and kick it one time and it will start every time!


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COME AND GET ME PLEASE,WILLING TO LEARN,HOW TO FLY ALWAY WITH YOU,
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i just bought a 1969 harley iron head simply becasue my mechanic came along and was able to kick it over with 3 kicks...he said the first two were to create a suction...of some sort..I dont quite understand motorcycle combustion...butit seems the 3rd was teh firing one..

so dont chase anyone away fromt he classics...

this bike is a piece of american history it was made by americans back when that meant something


Post on 09/26/2007    Reply / add comments      Quote      Report abuse  
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falcon335 write:
Put a kick starter on a new Chief. The kickback from that 100 cubes will either break your ankle/leg or throw you into a tree. That ought to get you over it, lol.


Thunder Heart was the vendor for the PP100 ignition. I'd be certain to uplolad their map for kick start applications before trying such nonsense.

  


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Would luv to try to kick over an out of tune bike. For maximum thrust and use of leg muscles and boots!


Post on 02/19/2006    Reply / add comments      Quote      Report abuse  
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The real trick to kick start motorcycles is an engine that is truely in tune.
Nothing is of more benefit than a robust spark.
Recently fitted an electronic ignition to a 70s 860 Ducati. Clean carbs, adjusted valves and the novice rider/owner has that bad boy come to life in one or two kicks.
Find top dead center, bring the kickstart arm to the top and kick down and through.
Once you get the feel for it you will have a skill that will last many a year.

Want to live a nightmare? Try kickstsrting a bike that is out of tune with too much ignition advance.


Post on 02/09/2006    Reply / add comments      Quote      Report abuse  
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Put a kick starter on a new Chief. The kickback from that 100 cubes will either break your ankle/leg or throw you into a tree. That ought to get you over it, lol.


Post on 02/07/2006    Reply / add comments      Quote      Report abuse  
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svenskan007 write:

MrSbraz write:
Which bike?

Big Suzuki DR 500 trail bike? How can you kick over this monster beast easily?

Mmm, is an old bike...

So...
If you have the the lift up valve on the handle bars, draw down the lever...

Kick easy on the kickstarter easly...and when the kick starter is down...leave free the lift up valve...

After this, go up with the kick starter for 3\4 cm...
You feel on the kick, the piston that flow into the cylinder...

After the 3\4 cm, go down with the kick...
maximum in about 3 or 4 times you have to hear a "click" in inside the engine.
When you hear the click, stop you!
You have just found the death point of the piston!!!
Leave the kick starter and let him go up!
After this, a give a strong kick on the kicl starter...

If you have many problems, there were a problem...check at the carburetor...

Is very difficult in english, but I did my best!

  


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If there's a hill handy, I use everything that Mother Nature provides me...LOL And in the spring when I'm firin' her up after being cold stored, I'll tie a tow strap on a pickup truck and get a pull..Beats the he** outa limping for 3 days...


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MrSbraz write:
Which bike?

Big Suzuki DR 500 trail bike? How can you kick over this monster beast easily?


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Hi, I'm glad you responded to my kickstarting e-mail. Can you help me cure the addiction?


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One kicker means you bring it up TDC and then pound it thru..Seen several twisted knees in my time from them kickers..One Broken one.

Keep it tuned up good too. PT
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Which bike?


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svenskan007 write:
Hi all mates,
I am hopelessly addicted to bikes, especially big-throated thumpers with big hefty kickstarts. Can you help me get over this addiction as it is exciting me too much!

Bad Knees !!!!


Post on 01/22/2006    Reply / add comments      Quote      Report abuse  
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