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Offline rasputin

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Re: Kick start lever on E model
« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2013, 09:32:08 AM »
I think I only ever tried to use the kick start lever twice in my life and I hated it both times. That said there is a certain comfort in just knowing it is there in case it is needed. All tucked away and hidden but if you need it you have it.  ;)
Many owners have them and have yet to discover, they are indeed there. Kind of makes you wonder how well they are looking over their rides and how well prepared they would be if it was needed.
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Re: Kick start lever on E model
« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2013, 08:09:21 PM »
I, 'll second that  (E) motion ::)   
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Kick start lever on E model
« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2013, 07:59:38 PM »
Hi Guys

I had a day off work today, compensation for having to work on the weekend, however the weather looked ok and I finally decided a ride was in order.  It's been a while so I decided a run to Tailem Bend (100kms) on the freeway was in order to blow out the cobwebs first, have a coffee & a bite to eat, then cross the Murray River on the Ferry at Wellington then back to Adelaide via Strathalbyn and through the hills, round trip 220kms.  A lovely outing, stopped to see some friends and was gone for 5-6 hrs.

I got all my gear out, (full suit, not sure if weather would hold) only to find the battery was flat, lucky lucky lucky, I have an "E" model, out came the kick start lever, a couple of kicks and she was running.  I did the same again at the servo a few minutes later, (I never seem to fill up after a ride) and then off I went, it never missed a beat after that.  It's moments like that I really appreciate that lever sitting under the frame and for the life of me I can't see why they ever got rid of it.

Days like today make me love this bike even more.  I hope you are all getting in some good rides.  Holidays are booked for next year's rally, I can't wait.

Cheers
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