Kickstart kit problem
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When something breaks there are only two options:
- repair what you have, if possible;
- replace with new.
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I was watching a Youtube video on A Kicker install. Looked similar to yours. It was in a shop and the guy seemed competent.
Nothing but problem doing the complete install. Had it been Me I would have abandoned the project half way in.
Nothing but problem doing the complete install. Had it been Me I would have abandoned the project half way in.
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Kicking a stock Evo isn't easy. Especially if it has the "federal" cam. Having a "high lift/ long duration" cam might be easier as the duration length may not create compression until later in the stroke. Unless, of course, it has a 10.5:1 piston, then all bets are off.
Tip~ When you kick, do not extend your leg to the point of locking your knee. If it "kicks back" with your knee locked, that may cause pain (and surgery to fix.)
Tip~ When you kick, do not extend your leg to the point of locking your knee. If it "kicks back" with your knee locked, that may cause pain (and surgery to fix.)
it kicks back regularly with no problem
its the dropping out that ****s my leg
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^^ I agree with all of the "get the best" posts... But, I understand ya gotta live with what ya gots.
Tip; Learned when we had a shop... When starting an Unknown Bike with a kicker...I have learned to be very careful getting "on stroke" then no Jumping and Kicking... Never Unload the Lever... ever... Just push it thru... If it is Gonna Start... It will... Don't need alot of Effort at all just roll 'er over... again... Never unloading the Lever before pushing it thru...
My $0.02... FWIW
Good Luck
Tip; Learned when we had a shop... When starting an Unknown Bike with a kicker...I have learned to be very careful getting "on stroke" then no Jumping and Kicking... Never Unload the Lever... ever... Just push it thru... If it is Gonna Start... It will... Don't need alot of Effort at all just roll 'er over... again... Never unloading the Lever before pushing it thru...
My $0.02... FWIW
Good Luck
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Pull the cover and see what's going on, the brass bushing is replaceable and better quality ones are readily available. As long as the shaft extension is ok the bushing will help. It needs to rotate freely on the shaft but not wobble side to side, that's what causes the sudden drop outs. .
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If you are getting kick back you need to tweak the ignition a bit, may be running a bit too much advance.
Pull the cover and see what's going on, the brass bushing is replaceable and better quality ones are readily available. As long as the shaft extension is ok the bushing will help. It needs to rotate freely on the shaft but not wobble side to side, that's what causes the sudden drop outs. .
Pull the cover and see what's going on, the brass bushing is replaceable and better quality ones are readily available. As long as the shaft extension is ok the bushing will help. It needs to rotate freely on the shaft but not wobble side to side, that's what causes the sudden drop outs. .
i assume you cant just turn the unit to adjust the advance?
ill take a look for the bushing as I have a quite complicated looking instructions manual from chrome specialities
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also, does the trans oil run into the kicker unit?
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If you are getting kick back you need to tweak the ignition a bit, may be running a bit too much advance.
Pull the cover and see what's going on, the brass bushing is replaceable and better quality ones are readily available. As long as the shaft extension is ok the bushing will help. It needs to rotate freely on the shaft but not wobble side to side, that's what causes the sudden drop outs. .
Pull the cover and see what's going on, the brass bushing is replaceable and better quality ones are readily available. As long as the shaft extension is ok the bushing will help. It needs to rotate freely on the shaft but not wobble side to side, that's what causes the sudden drop outs. .
This will also ensure the kit can actually engage properly without any pressure against it even... just like pushing it thru with pressure on it... can the damn thing even stay engaged when rolled over smoothly/slowly????
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Don't be pedantic! It's not working, no longer doing its job, has failed, probably beyond repair, is 'broke'. The precise word is of no matter. Let go and look forwards.....