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<blockquote data-quote="timetraveller" data-source="post: 108658" data-attributes="member: 456"><p>Erik, if you were a 200 kg weight lifter or high jumper then you might have the weight and thighs to do what you are trying to do. But even if you succeeded then you will still be putting an unnecessary strain on the various parts of the kick start mechanism.. Your technique might work on a Comet but it is not a good system on a twin. The two previous postings, and some of the earlier ones, tell you how to make it easier. Get on the bike, stand on the left hand footrest so you are well above the bike and then with the valve lifter pulled fully in give it a good push down and then let go of the valve lifter lever half way, plus, down. It is a trick that you will learn after only a few attempts. Once you have mastered it you will find it easy to kick the engine over. Whether it starts is up to getting the carb and ignition right.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="timetraveller, post: 108658, member: 456"] Erik, if you were a 200 kg weight lifter or high jumper then you might have the weight and thighs to do what you are trying to do. But even if you succeeded then you will still be putting an unnecessary strain on the various parts of the kick start mechanism.. Your technique might work on a Comet but it is not a good system on a twin. The two previous postings, and some of the earlier ones, tell you how to make it easier. Get on the bike, stand on the left hand footrest so you are well above the bike and then with the valve lifter pulled fully in give it a good push down and then let go of the valve lifter lever half way, plus, down. It is a trick that you will learn after only a few attempts. Once you have mastered it you will find it easy to kick the engine over. Whether it starts is up to getting the carb and ignition right. [/QUOTE]
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