[motorat]

being the owner of a military motorcycle i like to use the kicker for starting. in the morning it starts first kick. when it is warmed up sometimes the kicker doesnot engage ad i have to use the electric start.

what would cause this?
i deploy the kicker and step down and there is no resistance it just kicks through like it is not connected to the engine.

[Ducati Scotty]

Are you pulling the clutch in?  The clutch has to be out for the kicker to engage.

Scott

[motorat]

yes i was...old habbit from too many triumphs and suzukis.

thanks.
i will sit in the corner now.

[Ducati Scotty]

Don't worry, plenty of company around here.  I don't even have a kicker.  I only know this because you're not the first to post this question

Scott