Ouch, my leg hurts

[racerdave]

Just did a compression check. Didn't want to unhook the pamco, so to be safe I did it the old fashioned way. Room temps 65 and bike has been in here for over a week at that temp. 5 kicks each cylinder gave me 155# on each cylinder. I think I got a good one there.

 

[TwoManyXS1Bs]

Wow, that's a good one. (Unless your guage is metric...)

 

[jayel]

you need to find a mid 60s ironhead Sportster with magneto ignition and 12:1 pistons and try kicking it

 

[TwoManyXS1Bs]

I had a 5'-6", 140 lb friend of mine boast he could kick start my `51 modified panhead. Ok, sez I, try it.
He jumps down on it, KAPLOOMPH! He sailed right over the handlebars. Still has the scars...

 

[Growl]

wow 12:1 Ironhead! I had a 10:1 1000cc Ironhead and it was tough... I converted to 8:1 pistons and it was pretty easy... lost it's oomph though

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[jayel]

wow 12:1 Ironhead! I had a 10:1 1000cc Ironhead and it was tough... I converted to 8:1 pistons and it was pretty easy... lost it's oomph though

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damn things would put your knee to your chin in short order

 

[gggGary]

Yup 155 both sides is a winner. That's about as good as it gets stock.
I can get as good or better numbers with the leg start compared to the electric. I just went out and bought some better shoes, It sucked kick starting with cheapo flimsy soled hikers.

 

[lowliferat]

That's why I sold 71 sportster. Hit me in back of leg and I cried. Sold her and bought 3 xs's. good deal

 

[aaronrkelly]

Honestly I think my XS kicks over like a moped.........even with a fresh top end.

Most every Jap bike I own kicks easy. My KZ1000 - easier then the XS. My Honda CB400F and CB550.....easy as pie.

I had (sold it 6 months ago) a Russian Ural sidecar rig.....it was easy as pie to.

......but an old Harley....nah, Ill just watch while you kick it.

 

[racerdave]

Those old 4 cylinders while having more pistons, have smaller bore's. That makes kicking easier

 

[jayel]

Those old 4 cylinders while having more pistons, have smaller bore's. That makes kicking easier

same with the XS you're only kicking 325cc per side, I love the compression release on my SR500

 

[racerdave]

Do the math and you are still smaller on the fours per cylinder

 

[NONclow]

Dad's got a '47 Indian Chief; 80ci, bonnie heads, chet herbert cams 11:1 comp. Don't retard ign, it'll kick YOU over!!
I'll post some pics soon!

 

[NONclow]

No the Ninja doesn't have a kicker, but it and the Chief both can, and do run over 140!

 

[Royboy]

same with the XS you're only kicking 325cc per side, I love the compression release on my SR500

+1 on kicking the mighty SR. Pay attention or pay the price, or as my daddy used to say, "you gotta want it."

roy