Removing kick starter

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20 May 2012 22:04 #523651 by 4TheKZ1000
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Im building a kz1000 motor. 1075, ported head and just under 400 lift cams. I would like to remove the kick start and install a ape blockoff plate. My engine builder says its a bad idea, and said not to do it. I didnt press him on it but I could tell he was serious and was firm on not doing it. He has 35 years with kaws and held dozens of national records during this time. What is the forums thoughts on removing the kick start mech.

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20 May 2012 22:09 #523654 by trianglelaguna
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ask him

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20 May 2012 22:13 #523656 by Street Fighter LTD
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I only use it to turn over the motor while doing maintance, but that does make it handi. I just leave the external kick pedal and arm off as for driving as its never needed.


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20 May 2012 22:15 #523658 by 4TheKZ1000
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I will ask him and report back.

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20 May 2012 22:18 - 21 May 2012 01:00 #523660 by Patton
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4TheKZ1000 wrote: Im building a kz1000 motor. 1075, ported head and just under 400 lift cams. I would like to remove the kick start and install a ape blockoff plate. My engine builder says its a bad idea, and said not to do it. I didnt press him on it but I could tell he was serious and was firm on not doing it. He has 35 years with kaws and held dozens of national records during this time. What is the forums thoughts on removing the kick start mech.


:unsure: Why remove the kick start?

It's especially nice to make a big deal out of using it when being watched by a H-D button pusher. :lol:

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21 May 2012 00:53 #523729 by damarble
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I'm interested in what he says. My return spring is broken and I'm debating repairing it vs deleting it.

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21 May 2012 00:57 #523733 by wireman
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If youre ever stuck sitting someplace with a weak battery or a junk starter youll be really glad you have a kick starter B)

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21 May 2012 08:30 #523771 by DiamondSkyBlue1000
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It's handy and it's part of the character of the bike.
Had more than a few youngsters either ask what it was or marvel at it.
It's kind of like seeing a crank start on an old car. :lol:

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21 May 2012 08:47 #523775 by 650ed
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How long have you owned the bike - long enough for the battery to need replacing or the starter clutch to need repairs? I know in my case I use the kick start very often, even with a good battery and starter clutch, and would never consider removing it. Ed

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21 May 2012 11:38 - 21 May 2012 11:41 #523811 by damarble
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The thing is if you're used to more modern bikes you're also used to getting by without kick start. I've push started a bike a time or two, it's not that big a deal in an emergency.

I admit it's a good way to look like a badass kicking your bike to life. It's also a little redundant (kind of the point I suppose) and antiquated.

Push starting is one of my primary reasons I only drive manual cars and love that 99% of bikes don't come in auto. Once I had to push start my Explorer multiple times a day for a week when the starter went out and I couldn't afford to fix it. Good times.

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21 May 2012 11:55 - 21 May 2012 11:56 #523815 by 650ed
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When you're an old fart like me you remember your older bike(s) only came with kick starters so you're used to getting by without electric start. Push starting the bike works fine as long as you don't find yourself caught in snow. Sounds silly, I know, but this happened to me on my old BSA when the kick starter tooth was broken. I had to wait for a parked car to leave so the dry spot under the car could be used to bump start the bike - quite embarrassing. Ah, the good (bad) ole days. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

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