Trick to Kick Start?

Liz C · Post by **Liz C** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 4:48 am

Okay I am fully grown woman and am getting pa-retty frustrated that I cannot make the kick starter work. Ignition is on, kill switch is not engaged, have tried with the brake lever squeezed and without the brake lever squeezed. My big ol' husband can make it go, after a couple of tries, so I know the thing works. I think by the way that Buddy is punishing me for leaving the ignition switch in the ON position for a week in the heated garage -- which is how this kick start quest got started in the first place.

Seriously, is there a "technique?"

Thanks! -Liz

lojical1 · Post by **lojical1** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 4:59 am

Hold the brake and kick it fast. Hold the kick when it gets to the bottom. Hope this helps; this is just what I noticed I was doing last time it worked for me at least.

Buddy_wannabe · Post by **Buddy_wannabe** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 5:02 am

... only "trick" is it has to be on center stand ..... but I guess you already know that since you say hubby can kick start it ..... I usualy pressit to get the play out of it and then give it a quick kick...

You dont need to hold brake to kick start.....

Liz C · Post by **Liz C** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 5:09 am

Hooray! Got 'er done. It worked. Buddy has forgiven me. Thank you both.

vitaminC · Post by **vitaminC** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 5:41 am

Mine was easier to kick once it had a few miles on it. Of course, I haven't tried it recently, since the magic button always seem to work

Sunil · Post by **Sunil** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 6:09 am

Glad you got the hang of it. Kick starting is fun. I usually give it a couple of small "pumps" first, although I have no idea if this does anything.