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On my old CB350f you didn't even need to stand up off the seat to kick it. Just lean a little back, give the kicker a lazy push down and you're good to go. You couldn't really feel any of the different positions the pistons were in. It was just one smooth push down.
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ElMaligno posted:Pullstart all bikes That's actually how I got the scooter started. Wrapped a strap around the clutch a few times and yanked it to life 
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Feb 14, 2014 17:59
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Way back, a long time before I started riding a coworker bought some kind of not-road-legal ratty KTM that he rode to work on (this was the first time he did this). At the end of the day we all gathered around, ooing and aaaing, waiting for him to come walking out to, smug as smug can be. And then he kicked the starter. And kicked. And kicked. And kicked. And so on, until someone started to snicker, which made him go "LETS SEE YOU DO IT THEN". And then this person tried for x times, and then someone else said "Step back you idiots, I've got this". And that guy didn't get it started either. I think five or six people tried, and of course the engine was completely flooded by now but none of us knew stuff like this. So he got a ride home from someone I guess, because the bike was still there the next day. By then the owner had read up on how to start it, and then it started in like two kicks. There was some "trick" to it, like one kick full choke, then the next no choke but half throttle and BAM. I believe it was someone here who wrote something like, a kickstart bike will always start on the first kick when no-one is around, and it'll always be hard to start when anyone is looking.
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Feb 14, 2014 18:31
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goddamnedtwisto posted:Even with decompressors most modern engines would catapult you over the bars long before they'd actually start. Dirt bikes are still a thing.
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Feb 14, 2014 18:41
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Kick start only on a street bike isn't something I'd want and I even like magic e-start on my off road bikes. That being said I never had any trouble starting CRF450R and never used the decomp lever. The GasGas 300Pro on the other hand is an absolute bitch to start even with spacers added to reduce the compression, even using all the special 'tricks'. I am however about 130lb so that doesn't help much with the GG.
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Feb 14, 2014 19:45
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Zool posted:Dirt bikes are still a thing. Most modern engines. Given that some big Ducatis have to have a decompressor just to start with an electric starter you'd need a kickstart lever longer than the bike to get enough torque on it to start it.
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Feb 14, 2014 19:47
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Yeah I'm pretty sure a 400 single is a lot easier to start than a 1200 v-twin with 180-odd horsepower. Though I read that the panigale has the decompressor to ease the load on the starter so they can use a smaller, lighter starter and battery. In reality it probably just caught on fire without it.
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Feb 14, 2014 20:06
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I think just about every 1000cc+ metric cruiser has automatic decomp on an electric starter, too. My '95 Vulcan definitely had one.
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Feb 14, 2014 20:08
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My StreetFighter (1098 engine) would always sound like it wasn't going to be able to pull of getting that engine rotated cold. Doesn't surprise me at all that big twins would have auto-decompress with electric start.
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Feb 14, 2014 20:10
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NitroSpazzz posted:That being said I never had any trouble starting CRF450R and never used the decomp lever.
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Feb 14, 2014 20:35
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Starting force depends on compression ratio, too, not just engine displacement. A low-compression puttery 500 like an Enfield is probably going to be easier to kickstart than a high-strung 250cc racer.
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Feb 14, 2014 21:56
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Snowdens Secret posted:Someone post the KTM bumpstart vid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdIUO2yS3VA
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Feb 14, 2014 22:23
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I've got a 1983 honda xl600r. Kick start only. It requires a full tilt of the bike to the ground until gas runs out of the over flow. Then you cycle the cylinder until you feel it get tight. Then you kick it 684 times at most getting a pop or puff out of the exhaust. Then you get the drz out and it fires right up. Wheel the xr back in the garage. Seriously though it is a chore to fire it if it's cold or it hasn't been started in a while. And don't dare touch the throttle until it's running and warm. After you start it once it's easy the rest of the day.
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Feb 15, 2014 00:14
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I put a bicycle speedometer on the Enfield. Holy poo poo my stock speedo is off! Accurate to 20mph, but reads 50 when I'm going 35, and reads 90 when I'm going 65. No wonder everyone was passing me constantly.
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Feb 15, 2014 02:56
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It's a safety speedo 
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Feb 15, 2014 03:00
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I'd view any Enfield speedo reading of 90 MPH with great suspicion. Tried mounting a GPS or capable cell phone temporarily as another check?
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Feb 15, 2014 09:52
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I get a GPS watch in a few days so I'll check with that. Don't have any suitable bike mounts and I don't feel coordinated enough to pull my cellphone out while riding a mobile paint shaker to check speed. I knew it couldn't go 90, either, but I've always wanted to know exactly how fast I was going when it said 90.
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Feb 15, 2014 14:22
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http://www.rammount.com/products/motorcycles.htm#/
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Feb 15, 2014 17:40
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I made a No-Face.  Also, a mess on my carpet.
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Feb 16, 2014 08:20
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http://www.amazon.co.uk/GIVI-S850-U...givi+gps+holder Somewhat cheaper and a bit more versatile.
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Feb 16, 2014 11:34
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Marginally cheaper (especially if you shop around, I got mine from a place called "Mounting Innovations" I think), definitely not more versatile. For one, how do you mount it without bars? RAMs have multiple mounting options and are very easy to adjust. That said, you gotta go with what suits you. ed: quote:Bought this to use with my iPhone sat nav app, the phone fits but the case is not wide enough to fit the charging cable as the cable entry is only at the bottom (one at the side too would fix this). But given the product isn't designed for iphones I can't criticise too much. The big problem is that when it rains the clear screen steams up making it unreadable. So if you are buying this to use with an iPhone (and want to charge it) or will use it in all weathers look elsewhere. Yeah, no go for me on that too, plus iphones are dumb and won't lock in landscape mode so it just keeps flipping the picture every turn. edit2: I priced one out and the ram is cheaper actually. nsaP fucked around with this message at 18:23 on Feb 16, 2014 |
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Feb 16, 2014 18:18
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After spending $1,200 all together fixing my FZ1 that decided to start running on 2 cylinders, I decided to download the service manual. I have no idea what I'm doing either, but I know I can't afford that bullshit again. Here's to hoping that I don't do any permanent damage.
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Feb 16, 2014 21:56
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I just replaced my 65k clutch master cylinder internals with a brand new OEM repair kit. Seems to be working way better than before!  Time will tell, but the lever is as firm as a bear at Folsom Street Fair and Bugdrvr's super special Audi Dot-4 looks way better than the brown sludge that came out. 
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Feb 17, 2014 03:18
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I installed a power distribution block! I was getting pretty pissed off by the rat's nest that was bolted to the bike's battery, and I thought I could do better. First order of business: remove the battery tender and the heated jacket plug, install distribution block.  Next, hook battery tender and voltmeter up:  That little screw in the top right? Fell into the wiring harness. I can just barely see it; if I can get a magnet on a stick before the next time I start the bike up, I'll fish it out. Finally, install cover (after trimming it to fit):  I installed a switch on the side of the voltmeter so I can turn it off when I don't need it. Thanks go to the douchenozzle in the SUV who parked so far over the line that I had no moral issue using his/her hood as a work bench (I set my bag down on the hood and worked on that -- no risk of marring the paint).
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Feb 17, 2014 05:27
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Probably want a fuse in your positive-side line between battery and dist block. E: for that matter I'd get some red tape or paint and mark the hot wire just for future idiot-proofing
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Snowdens Secret posted:Probably want a fuse in your positive-side line between battery and dist block. Yeah, I was thinking about an in-line fuse. I'll have to pick one up. I'm going to borrow my fiancee's nail polish and mark the hot bar with it.
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Feb 17, 2014 06:53
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Nidhg00670000 posted:I believe it was someone here who wrote something like, a kickstart bike will always start on the first kick when no-one is around, and it'll always be hard to start when anyone is looking. 
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Feb 17, 2014 14:25
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Collateral Damage posted:First time I showed my bike to my coworkers I couldn't get it started. After a minute or so of embarassed swearing I remembered the killswitch. This and forgetting to turn the petcock on. Both should be wired up with some logic to light up a "You Are Dumb" light on the gauge cluster.
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Feb 17, 2014 18:21
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No lights Low beam  High beam  gently caress YOU, DARNESS!  It's a 10" S series light bar from Black Box Logistics. Four spot beam and two flood beam 10W CREE LEDs.  http://www.blackboxlogistics.com/s--series.html#!/~/product/category=6943359&id=18699343 It's surprisingly bright. Obviously not to be used around other traffic.  The only thing I don't love about it is, with the way it's angled on the bike, I can't instal the dust cover without adjusting the aim. I can trim the dust cover to make it fit.
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Feb 17, 2014 23:28
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Is that an FAA-approved landing light?
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Feb 18, 2014 01:26
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Nah, cheaper knock-off of the beefy Rigid aluminum LED offroad truck lights. I can't wait to find a dark road at night and try it out.
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Feb 18, 2014 01:39
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Safety Dance posted:LET THERE BE LIGHT Man, that is really awesome. If that wouldn't look like total rear end on my 690SM (2007,  ) I'd do that in a heartbeat. When I get my dreamed-of beater offroad camping bike that's high on the list.
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Feb 18, 2014 03:24
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I traded mine for a CBR 600RR 2010
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Safety Dance posted:No lights Still no right side air scoop?
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Feb 18, 2014 18:24
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It's been cold. The extra heat off of the right side has been nice.
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Feb 18, 2014 18:37
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Changed the oil and oil filter, changed the fuel filter, and got some spare keys made. Not spectacular, but after a lovely day at work it was rather nice. Now I'm looking at options to strip the paint from a new [to me] gas tank and my current fenders and repaint them a new color so they match.
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Feb 19, 2014 01:59
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Replaced the indicator flasher, the old one was sticking $11 for a generic one, $70 for an OEM Honda part... Now I'm having trouble finding a universal headlight with an 18-20 cm distance between mounting points, because screw paying $100 for a chrome ring and another $100 for the plastic shell of the headlight Being poor for the next few months sucks 
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Finally figured out how to put 500+ lbs of VFR on its center stand. I felt really dumb afterwards for failing repeatedly in the past. My issue? Pulling on the handlebar and turning the front wheel. On the bright side: my chain is well oiled again.
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Feb 20, 2014 06:11
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Check out youtube for some videos of putting bikes on the center stand. 300 lbs or 800, it's not too much difference in effort. It's all about where you pull. For me, I don't pull on the bars at all. I push down on the center stand till it touches then tip the bike to the right so both the feet are touching. Then put weight on the stand while pulling up on the rear on the bike. Up, not back.
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Got my suspension set up by Dave Moss today. If you own a sportsbike I urge you to do this. The difference is incredible, the bike somehow feels simultaneously more eager to turn yet more stable at speed, and more compliant over bumps yet more planted on the throttle/brakes, and leaning it right over feels far less risky and uncertain than before. It's mind-blowing stuff.
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