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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
Poor starting on new Amal and BTH Magneto
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<blockquote data-quote="craig" data-source="post: 42135" data-attributes="member: 1959"><p>What I found as a Comet mechanic/owner/rider was the start technique had to be developed. My start routine is as follows - </p><p>1. turn on fuel taps, both sides</p><p>2. tickle carb until it pees or dribbles on the engine (very important)</p><p>3. Kick engine thru slowly until you hear engine slurp at least once. Use lifter to get past compression</p><p>4. Kick start in earnest and it should start first kick.</p><p>At first I did not want fuel to spill on the engine and dynamo area, all new and tidy, it could catch fire, it will get dirty, but you need to get fuel going, that was my issue.</p><p>I never use a choke to start or run, even in very cold weather on a Comet...............Vincent twin a different story.</p><p>Buy a 10 box of spark plugs Champion N5C or the like, throw away every used plug you own, carry 2 new plugs with you at all times already gapped to .020, never waste time or kicking effort trying a doubtful plug. Throw all doubtful plugs away immediately. After 1000 miles and 50 cold starts you will have the bike tuned and requiring less plug attention.</p><p></p><p>Good luck, let us know what you find</p><p>Craig</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="craig, post: 42135, member: 1959"] What I found as a Comet mechanic/owner/rider was the start technique had to be developed. My start routine is as follows - 1. turn on fuel taps, both sides 2. tickle carb until it pees or dribbles on the engine (very important) 3. Kick engine thru slowly until you hear engine slurp at least once. Use lifter to get past compression 4. Kick start in earnest and it should start first kick. At first I did not want fuel to spill on the engine and dynamo area, all new and tidy, it could catch fire, it will get dirty, but you need to get fuel going, that was my issue. I never use a choke to start or run, even in very cold weather on a Comet...............Vincent twin a different story. Buy a 10 box of spark plugs Champion N5C or the like, throw away every used plug you own, carry 2 new plugs with you at all times already gapped to .020, never waste time or kicking effort trying a doubtful plug. Throw all doubtful plugs away immediately. After 1000 miles and 50 cold starts you will have the bike tuned and requiring less plug attention. Good luck, let us know what you find Craig [/QUOTE]
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