fred nurk
XS650 Enthusiast
dont start kicking from the top of the stroke .push down gently to halfway through the stroke . then kick start it from there all the way to the bottom of the stroke.. you wont jar your knee..
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Sold / Found / Inactive - 1971 xs1-b Tampa Florida USA $6800 USD
- Thread starter ThomasADixon
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I am not a bike-kickin' guy for the same reasons as Thomas, but it has been my experience that once you have the carbs and timing dialed-in on an XS650, they start extremely easily. On my '76 and '78 bikes, I hardly hear the starter - the engine begins to run nearly immediately.
I'm anxious to hear your report on the retarded timing and new kicking technique Thomas....perhaps there could be an SR500 in my future afterall.....
Pete
I'm anxious to hear your report on the retarded timing and new kicking technique Thomas....perhaps there could be an SR500 in my future afterall.....
Pete
ThomasADixon
XS650 Enthusiast
Its better MaxPete, except last night or early this morning I should say I woke up at 4am and decided to go ride and I couldn't get it started.
I was surprised to find the brand new battery I put in Yesterday was a little weak. I could watch my new headllight dimming. I kicked w. choke on and then choke off and got a little sputter is all. I may have flooded it - I dunno? I am still cautiously kicking because of knee. I am trying to feel out the new kicking technique too...I think (hope) I will get it right I hope.
I'm going to give her a try right now.
Tom
I was surprised to find the brand new battery I put in Yesterday was a little weak. I could watch my new headllight dimming. I kicked w. choke on and then choke off and got a little sputter is all. I may have flooded it - I dunno? I am still cautiously kicking because of knee. I am trying to feel out the new kicking technique too...I think (hope) I will get it right I hope.
I'm going to give her a try right now.
Tom
ThomasADixon
XS650 Enthusiast
I'm starting a new thread. New problem. Thanks all,
ThomasADixon
XS650 Enthusiast
The bike has been sold.
ThomasADixon
XS650 Enthusiast
The bike has been sold.
Well - that may be the right decision in the long run Thomas. Perhaps now you can find a really nice 71+ bike that has a working starter.
As many have said, these bikes are fantastic rides for just booting around.
Pete
As many have said, these bikes are fantastic rides for just booting around.
Pete
The starter was on the 1972 and up.
ThomasADixon
XS650 Enthusiast
The funny thing is the timing of the whole thing; I got the bike drove it around and messed around with the timing for two weeks managing to totally screw it up until I had to take it to the shop where it sat for two weeks. They said it started right up but was still out of whack timing wise (these guys all weighed 250+) I got a call and sold it over the phone then got a call from the shop and went there. I could kick it over fairly easily - started first time. Never did ride it again because it was no longer mine - I had promised it to someone. Its like my friend danced with my girlfriend and now they are getting married. And I didn't even get to kiss her!
Thats life!
Thats life!
Well sir, you are an honourable man and to honourable men, come good things.
ThomasADixon
XS650 Enthusiast
I a m new to this pleas forgive me. Maybe the moderator can do that.
Done.