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    Hello. I just purchased this bike and tried the kickstart yesterday. It doesn't turn the motor over. What could I possibly be doing wrong?

    Thanks.

    Rick

    #2
    Does the electric starter work? Is their any resistance with the
    kick starter Need more info

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      #3
      Re: "79 gs850 kick start

      Do you have the bike in neutral or the clutch lever pulled it? You cant kickstart it if its in gear.

      Earl

      Originally posted by rpickle
      Hello. I just purchased this bike and tried the kickstart yesterday. It doesn't turn the motor over. What could I possibly be doing wrong?

      Thanks.

      Rick
      All the robots copy robots.

      Komorebi-The light filtering through the trees.

      You are free to choose, but you are not free from the consequences of your choices.

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        #4
        Electric works. I was just trying the kick start. There doesn't seem to be much resistance at all.

        Thanks.

        Rick

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          #5
          There isnt much resistance on a 4 cylinder. On my 79 750, I could "kickstart" it while sitting on it by reaching down with my right hand and pushing the kickstart lever through. :-)

          Earl


          Originally posted by rpickle
          Electric works. I was just trying the kick start. There doesn't seem to be much resistance at all.

          Thanks.

          Rick
          All the robots copy robots.

          Komorebi-The light filtering through the trees.

          You are free to choose, but you are not free from the consequences of your choices.

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            #6
            Yes, clutch lever pulled, key on, green light for neutral. I don't get any putts when I kick it.

            This is normal? Probably never was used. I think it is a great standby, but not when or if it doesn't work.....

            Thanks.

            Rick

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              #7
              with bike in neutral, and clutch OUT, kick should work.

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                #8
                I'm confused.

                Rick

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                  #9
                  It is necessary to pull the clutch in ONLY when using the electric starter because their is a saftey switch located on the clutch lever that completes the starter circuit.
                  The kick start turns the motor over thru the trans & clutch, if you pull the clutch in it disconnects the kick start

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by SqDancerLynn1
                    It is necessary to pull the clutch in ONLY when using the electric starter because their is a saftey switch located on the clutch lever that completes the starter circuit.
                    The kick start turns the motor over thru the trans & clutch, if you pull the clutch in it disconnects the kick start
                    Now there is something I didn't know.
                    Thanks Lynn 8)
                    Doug aka crag antler

                    83GS1100E, gone
                    2000 Kawasaki Concours
                    Please wear ATGATT

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                      #11
                      Ditto. Thanks guys. If I get the canoe out and float over to my shed, I'll try it with the clutch out. I'm sure it will work, since I was pulling it in.

                      Appreciate the info. I'm sure I'll be probing the knowledge base often while I'm getting this bike ready to ride.

                      Rick

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                        #12
                        gs kick start

                        hey
                        i just picked up a 550 for a project. it needs gone through but my bike also wont turn the motor with the kick start. I have no idea why that would be.

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                          #13
                          You'll have a much improved chance for some help if you start your own post.
                          Preferably one just to introduce yourself to the collective with your location also posted.
                          Re-opening a long since buried post doesn't help.

                          Daniel

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