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How can I make my bike kick start every time??

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Domski:
Im sure my technique is the major problem here thanks Mick. What else should I be looking at to make sure of an easier time of it though? i put a brand new battery in and plugs. Matthew Im in Acton west london. What should I look at to make the kick easier?

matthewmosse:
Too far for me to pop over and offer in person advice or drool over your bike then, techniqe wise I seem to recall one of my 550's used to only start with about 1/4 throttle or slightly less and choke if kick starting (totally stock), the 500 would strart with no trottle and choke only needed in cold weather- As I recall the 500 was wearing a k&n filter but standard air mixing chamber plus loud (triumph rocket 3 raygun) exhaust. It never ever started as well on it's standard set up.

SteveD CB500K0:
Hi Domski.

Is that Gavin's bobber in your avatar? I know he was selling it...

Domski:
Hi Steve,

Yes it is. How well do you know the bike? I've just been way for a while so sorry for the delay in answering.

SteveD CB500K0:
As Gavin lives in SE London (my kids live in Greenwich & Lewisham), I had an outstanding promise to meet up for a coffee and chat. Didn't happen though and now he's sold it.

Never saw it in person.

Acton isn't too far (I'm in Wokingham)

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