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Post by Somersetdreamer on Sept 23, 2017 18:32:17 GMT
i was just thinking earlier about the fact I haven't kick started a motorcycle engine into life for around 15 years  there is something satisfying about starting up a engine by kicking it over & I suppose there will be people who have never done this & never will, I suppose it will be just a memory we will pass on to the grandchildren, bit like winding windows up & down.  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2017 19:36:10 GMT
i was just thinking earlier about the fact I haven't kick started a motorcycle engine into life for around 15 years there is something satisfying about starting up a engine by kicking it over & I suppose there will be people who have never done this & never will, I suppose it will be just a memory we will pass on to the grandchildren, bit like winding windows up & down. Perhaps you should retro fit? |
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Post by BritPete on Sept 23, 2017 20:02:19 GMT
i was just thinking earlier about the fact I haven't kick started a motorcycle engine into life for around 15 years there is something satisfying about starting up a engine by kicking it over & I suppose there will be people who have never done this & never will, I suppose it will be just a memory we will pass on to the grandchildren, bit like winding windows up & down. Well I will be doing it tomorrow |
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Post by BritPete on Sept 23, 2017 20:03:43 GMT
i was just thinking earlier about the fact I haven't kick started a motorcycle engine into life for around 15 years there is something satisfying about starting up a engine by kicking it over & I suppose there will be people who have never done this & never will, I suppose it will be just a memory we will pass on to the grandchildren, bit like winding windows up & down. Well I will be doing it tomorrow .......... can you arrange the above to help  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2017 20:05:36 GMT
very nice
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Post by damon80 on Sept 24, 2017 0:36:20 GMT
I always go out of my way to acquire a bike with a kick-starter - however, unfortunately, my gusset is not quite as photogenic as hers 😪😂😂
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Post by carlthebandit on Sept 24, 2017 18:14:43 GMT
i was just thinking earlier about the fact I haven't kick started a motorcycle engine into life for around 15 years there is something satisfying about starting up a engine by kicking it over & I suppose there will be people who have never done this & never will, I suppose it will be just a memory we will pass on to the grandchildren, bit like winding windows up & down. I only quote as I like seeing the picture time and time again 😃. anyhow I was just going to say I remember starting my dads Land Rover with a crank handle through the front bumper, also that was never as difficult as an old diesel mortar mixer you swing like mad pull a lever and if it doesn’t snatch back and brake your arm they fire into life. Anyone else had that lovely experience? |
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Post by ian on Sept 24, 2017 20:13:48 GMT
I've had a couple of boats with small diesels, one a 10hp single with a recoil starter like a small outboard, the other a 20hp twin with a starting handle. Same procedure you describe - activate the decompressor, get the engine turning, then drop the decompressor. They would start easily on the button, but never got either to start by hand. Years ago, I regularly used the starting handle on my Sunbeam Rapier, it was fairly easy, same as a kicker, turn 'till you feel compression, then a big heave.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2017 20:15:11 GMT
i remember starting a 350 AJS i think i was 13 when i bought it that would break your ankle if it kicked back
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Post by BritPete on Sept 24, 2017 20:20:55 GMT
Starting handles
I have 2 sisters and 7 brothers do my dad bought a Commer (who remembers them) mini bus
Reg 1012 PK
He was always using the crank handle to start it
He sold it for £50 in 1971
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Post by ian on Sept 24, 2017 20:23:43 GMT
During Classic TT, I noticed quite a few had electric starters on their BSAs, Nortons & the like, must be quite a bit of demand for such conversions from my generation  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2017 20:26:54 GMT
i remember commer they were better known for lorries with perkins engines in them,i remember when i was a lad one of my mates dads had a 3 wheeler ithink it was a bond
you had to lift the bonnet up put your leg over the front to kick it up
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Post by BritPete on Sept 24, 2017 20:29:10 GMT
i remember commer they were better known for lorries with perkins engines in them,i remember when i was a lad one of my mates dads had a 3 wheeler ithink it was a bond you had to lift the bonnet up put your leg over the front to kick it up I taught myself to drive in s 3 wheeler There is someone on this forum with one in the garage |
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Post by ian on Sept 24, 2017 20:33:55 GMT
Starting handles I have 2 sisters and 7 brothers do my dad bought a Commer (who remembers them) mini bus Reg 1012 PK He was always using the crank handle to start it He sold it for £50 in 1971 I had one around '69, '70, along with a few mates (we were in a group). Didn't have it long though, it was falling apart so we got shut & bought a Bedford Workabus. Had some fun in that. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2017 20:57:14 GMT
i remember the small thames mini buses they we
i allways had cars with bench seats and column gear change no seat belts in them days ,proper passion wagons
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