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Bob it!
Same here. "Bear Traps" They weren't lying! Switched mine out for a set of metal platforms.
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Kicker arms/pedals other than stock
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Same here. "Bear Traps" They weren't lying! Switched mine out for a set of metal platforms.
Visegrippe, What year kicker arm are you using? The later models have a thinner arm and it's bent in toward the bike. The earlier bikes the arm is straight and heavier. Try an arm from an older bike. Retarding the timing a couple degrees will help it kick easier.
A thought, does your engine still have the early style rocker arms? The one with the nub for a decompressor to engage. If so get the decompressor valve cover from an older bike.
I have one on my 750 engine, The bike starts with the starter just fine. It kicks a bit stiff while cold but when warm it starts first or second kick as long as I kick it with authority. A half hearted kick and it laughs at me.
A thought, does your engine still have the early style rocker arms? The one with the nub for a decompressor to engage. If so get the decompressor valve cover from an older bike.
I have one on my 750 engine, The bike starts with the starter just fine. It kicks a bit stiff while cold but when warm it starts first or second kick as long as I kick it with authority. A half hearted kick and it laughs at me.
btxs650
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Visegrippe
lurker extraordinaire...
been using the later ones (bike's a 79), both the stock and another a friend found in his collection of parts. i'll check to see if the nub is there, i think the decompressor would help a lot.
yeah, if i don't jump on it it'll just bounce right back (even if it's not kicking back), i'll see if i can get my hands on an older kicker, and maybe a spare shaft to square off for a harley kicker, which i could probably get for free....
yeah, if i don't jump on it it'll just bounce right back (even if it's not kicking back), i'll see if i can get my hands on an older kicker, and maybe a spare shaft to square off for a harley kicker, which i could probably get for free....
Two Wheel Mafia
www.twowheelmafia.com
How did you put this pedal on? Looks great!
sdxs2
New to me XS2
As I was out in the garage today I saw the 650 and a 7-iron golf club and if i were to build a theme bike that club would have been cut up in a minute or two. HA
Matt Stager
XS650 New Member
I bought a set of brass knuckles and will be making something like this.....it makes me feel more like a badass.
Make me a set and I'll pay you!!!
