Series 2 hard to kick over

[Grumpy225]

I’ve had this happen on 3 builds now and not sure why.

viewtopic.php?f=7&t=40287&p=310831&hili ... rt#p310831

The most recent one is a Gori 200. I’ve lowered the compression to 120psi and it still fights me on starting. It feels like the kicker is getting hung up a little and just can’t push through to start it. After a couple of bumps on the kicker the motor will roll over like normal.

This only seems to be on Series 1-2 motors and I’m not sure if it’s a lever issue or what?

Never had this on any series 3 or gp motors, some with 150psi or more even.

[MightyGem]

I have a similar problem with my 150 series 2 that was given a stage 4 175 conversion. At times I have to my whole weight on the kickstart to get it to go down.

[HxPaul]

I have a Casa 185 on a series 1,too much compression,it seems like it wont kick up at times and I have to put all my weight (16 stones)on the kickstart.

[Grumpy225]

I have a Casa 185 on a series 1,too much compression,it seems like it wont kick up at times and I have to put all my weight (16 stones)on the kickstart.

I have a similar problem with my 150 series 2 that was given a stage 4 175 conversion. At times I have to my whole weight on the kickstart to get it to go down.

This is what makes me think there is something else going on. Either a case cover issue like worn bushings or a chain alignment issue? I'm wondering if anyone has specifically run across this and found a fix? I have't found anything in Sticky's or online forums on this other than the link above.

[hendy]

It's not just about compression ratio. As already pointed out, it's the lever, or rather the ratio of engine revolutions versus distance of lever travel.

I've done a couple of builds like this recently and used a bigger front sprocket to resolve it. On LI150 with scootopia kits, a 16 tooth sprocket was enough to sort it out.

[Grumpy225]

It's not just about compression ratio. As already pointed out, it's the lever, or rather the ratio of engine revolutions versus distance of lever travel.

I've done a couple of builds like this recently and used a bigger front sprocket to resolve it. On LI150 with scootopia kits, a 16 tooth sprocket was enough to sort it out.

it's got a 17/46 on a LI125 gear box and that did help a little

[Norrie Bodge]

I’ve had this happen on 3 builds now and not sure why.

viewtopic.php?f=7&t=40287&p=310831&hili ... rt#p310831

The most recent one is a Gori 200. I’ve lowered the compression to 120psi and it still fights me on starting. It feels like the kicker is getting hung up a little and just can’t push through to start it. After a couple of bumps on the kicker the motor will roll over like normal.

This only seems to be on Series 1-2 motors and I’m not sure if it’s a lever issue or what?

Never had this on any series 3 or gp motors, some with 150psi or more even.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LAMBRETTA-KI ... XQ3kRQ8dLi

[HxPaul]

The kickstart pedal on series 1 and 2 is considerably shorter than a series 3,I think that has a lot to do with it.

[EddieStone]

The kickstart tab isn't fouling on the exhaust pipe, is it?

[Grumpy225]

I’ve had this happen on 3 builds now and not sure why.

viewtopic.php?f=7&t=40287&p=310831&hili ... rt#p310831

The most recent one is a Gori 200. I’ve lowered the compression to 120psi and it still fights me on starting. It feels like the kicker is getting hung up a little and just can’t push through to start it. After a couple of bumps on the kicker the motor will roll over like normal.

This only seems to be on Series 1-2 motors and I’m not sure if it’s a lever issue or what?

Never had this on any series 3 or gp motors, some with 150psi or more even.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LAMBRETTA-KI ... XQ3kRQ8dLi

That might be the end solution but for now it’s got a s2 cover on it. Maybe I’ll save that for when the cover breaks? Thanks for the link