Author Topic: kickstarting (Read 7198 times)

jaannaktin · « **on:** November 07, 2005, 07:21:40 AM »

My brother shared this one with me. Apparently the old Ducati's are notorius for their kickback! I don't find my SOHC much better!

seabird · « **Reply #1 on:** November 07, 2005, 08:02:45 AM »

I can attest to the truth of this - I had a 1975 Ducati 860GTS on which (like all the Dukes' at that time) had absolutely Cr*p electrics, so K/starting was the preferred method of moving it along...Me being 5foot 6inches, and 147 lbs soaking wet, I had to damn near stand on the seat, then aim my right foot at the k/s pedal and jump on it - most times I made it, but when I got it wrong....Oh Boy!!

cb350f_rider_73 · « **Reply #2 on:** November 07, 2005, 09:16:54 AM »

Wow, that sounds as bad as my 66 CL77 scrambler, before I had to tear the engine back down. *mumbling to self about getting around to putting it back together someday*

Wayne

eldar · « **Reply #3 on:** November 07, 2005, 09:58:02 AM »

Gee, my starter does not kick very hard at all. Very smooth to use. Maybe I just have enough tonnage!

dusterdude · « **Reply #4 on:** November 07, 2005, 11:35:18 AM »

gee eldar you think thats it or could be the lack of compression in them k8 motors

eldar · « **Reply #5 on:** November 07, 2005, 12:32:06 PM »

Plenty of comp I must just have superior technique.

dusterdude · « **Reply #6 on:** November 07, 2005, 01:47:25 PM »

yea thats it

clarkjh · « **Reply #7 on:** November 07, 2005, 05:23:11 PM »

my k/s doesn't kick back at all, thats why the ring job, but I'd rather the k/s to kickback then the tracton my dads has, damn near take the arm when it does.

James

grumburg · « **Reply #8 on:** November 10, 2005, 07:45:01 PM »

Nothing kicks like a hot Harley panhead.The spark retard was put there for a reason!!

cb350f_rider_73 · « **Reply #9 on:** November 10, 2005, 09:49:26 PM »

As far as kickstarting and kickback, I'm rather impressed by the kickback a Yamaha XS11 can make. 1103 cc four banger with a kickstarter seems to be the near equal of a catapult on occasion.

Wayne

dusterdude · « **Reply #10 on:** November 11, 2005, 06:43:05 AM »

grumburg,you ever kicked a sporty?

Einyodeler · « **Reply #11 on:** November 12, 2005, 06:08:46 AM »

Quote from: dusterdude on November 11, 2005, 06:43:05 AM

grumburg,you ever kicked a sporty?

Haha!
This happened about 25 years ago but I remember it like it happened yesterday.
Had a `61 Sporty and just got done rebuilding it , Man that thing had some compression! Anyway I pull in to a gas station and filled her up when 2 hot hot hot babes in a convertible pull up to get gas at the pump behind me.This was back when you didn`t see many HD`s in Germany so yea they were ogling the bike.
Not being in the right frame of mind at the moment,I wasn`t too careful and kicked it over only to be thrown off and go headfirst into the gas pump.And no I didn`t have my helmet on yet. Ouch!!
I used to tell people , if you can start it you can ride it

That`s also the reason my `59 has been converted to electric start.

dusterdude · « **Reply #12 on:** November 12, 2005, 02:05:51 PM »

einy,`59 what

Quail "Owner of the comfortable k8" · « **Reply #13 on:** November 15, 2005, 06:55:25 PM »

Quote from: eldar, Master of the K8 Thunder! on November 07, 2005, 12:32:06 PM

Plenty of comp I must just have superior technique.

Eldar
Dusterdude is stalking you! I swear every time you write anything he has a reply. My 225lb (hardbody) kicks my K8 like a mule, so I dont even turn on the key until that K8 slows down at the stop sign.

dusterdude · « **Reply #14 on:** November 16, 2005, 06:07:02 AM »

damn quail,you outed me.

eldar · « **Reply #15 on:** November 16, 2005, 08:24:33 AM »

I know he is. He just looking for a line on a K8. Cant really blame him can we!

dusterdude · « **Reply #16 on:** November 16, 2005, 08:58:38 AM »

Quote from: eldar, Master of the K8 Thunder! on November 16, 2005, 08:24:33 AM

I know he is. He just looking for a line on a K8. Cant really blame him can we!

i have k8 envy

gregk · « **Reply #17 on:** November 16, 2005, 09:25:50 AM »

Boys

i never had trouble kicking my SOHC over but then i grew up riding an M21 600cc BSA Single. The starting procedure was as follows, Retard spark then kick over slowly to find TDC, then lift decompression lever to take exhaust valve off seat ( otherwise you can't kick the bike) and kick like crazy and release decompression lever. Repeat 4 or 5 times as required. Advance spark on magneto when motor is running.

I love the idea that I can just hit the starter button on the Honda!

dusterdude · « **Reply #18 on:** November 16, 2005, 10:58:25 AM »

o yea,mine will kickstart just fine.im just sad i dont have k8 to kick.

eldar · « **Reply #19 on:** November 16, 2005, 11:09:16 AM »

Many have lamented like you. A few of us have wrestled our K8 from the jaws of destiny though! We are the lucky ones.

dusterdude · « **Reply #20 on:** November 16, 2005, 11:20:05 AM »

Jonesy · « **Reply #21 on:** November 16, 2005, 12:41:17 PM »

A buddy told me about the time he saw a kid buy a new Harley Sporty. When he went to the dealer to pick it up, he was wearing shorts and flip-flops. On the first kick, it kicked back, throwing his bare heel against the chrome shock/spring cover. He said it was like a meat grinder...

dusterdude · « **Reply #22 on:** November 16, 2005, 01:00:02 PM »

bonehead

BobbyR · « **Reply #23 on:** November 16, 2005, 01:17:44 PM »

Never had a problem with kickback. I just push that little button and drive away.

Phaedrus · « **Reply #24 on:** November 16, 2005, 07:14:02 PM »

My CB550 does not kick back in the least. I kick it down and it will stay down (with my foot on it) while I pump the throttle to get it going. Now I am wondering if something is wrong with my bike.

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