kickstart question

[muffster]

Evening folks.
The kickstart on my S3 always hits the ground when i kick the scoot over. Is this normal?
Iv'e fitted the kickstart as per the book, Is there anything i can do to stop this happening to my shiney new kickstart so i don't damage it?

Cheers.

Muffster.

[mark]

It's normal they are not meant to stay shiny.

[sean brady scooters]

you could of course try taking your scoot off the stand first ,sitting on it and lean it over to the left a bit before kicking it over

[Booby]

Or park it on the edge of the kerb

[sean brady scooters]

or maybe just bump it off

[Supereibar]

If you are using a kickstart rubber protection it shouldnt mean any harm to the lever thou.. or am I wrong here gents?

[Timbo]

Re fit it but put it on a fraction above the engine casing stop, then push it down and on....if done properly should kick over better........

[muffster]

Cheers Timbo i will give that a try.


''you could of course try taking your scoot off the stand first ,sitting on it and lean it over to the left a bit before kicking it over''
Done that....and fell arse over tit. Won't be doing it again!

[Supereibar]

Done that....and fell arse over tit. Won't be doing it again!

I hope that happened on soft ground

[muffster]

No!
I was in the garage. At least no-one was watching.