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Old Nov 8, 2024 | 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by 08xl1200r
+1, they are all different in my experience. I have a kickstart Norton Commando and it is kinda fun to kick start it if I haven't done it in awhile but quickly becomes a PITA after that. In time you will get a feel for what works on your particular bike. It does help to swing your weight into the kick...
A good friend had an 850 Commando ... It could be very stubborn
 
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Old Nov 8, 2024 | 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Architect
Always kick her like you hate her, not the time to be timid.
Not necessary...with Authority??? Yes... gotta mean it... put all yer *** into it??? Nah...
Didn't even do that with a Big inch Ironhead!!! But... you are correct about..."don't be timid"
 
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