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- Fri Sep 01, 2017 5:17 pm
#70511
I'm not sure if this is quite relevant but I'll try it anyway; when starting from hot, I do HOLD the throttle a BIT more open. It seems to like that a LOT better. Good luck, Chris
- Fri Sep 01, 2017 11:15 pm
#70515
For Alan R (and anyone else who was wondering...).
The inner chaincase on the pre-EFI electric start models is mounted at different points where it bolts onto the l/h crankcase, in order to clear the starter motor's gear train.
If you eliminate the E/S mechanism completely and fit the kick-start inner chaincase, the three mounting stud holes no longer line up. Fortunately the E/S models crankcase castings still have the metal in place to allow the stud holes to be drilled and tapped in the original position. Have a look at the gasket section of our hosts' catalogue at part nos. 144621 and 560052.
http://www.hitchcocksmotorcycles.com/ac ... ls-classic
You will see that the gasket to fit between the inner chaincase and the crankcase will have the three mounting stud holes in different positions for E/S and K/S models. You cannot just rotate them round because of the position of the hole for the 4th stud, upon which the primary chain tensioner pivots.
I did this mod with my Electra's conversion to K/S only and will have to do it again for the current project.br>
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The inner chaincase on the pre-EFI electric start models is mounted at different points where it bolts onto the l/h crankcase, in order to clear the starter motor's gear train.
If you eliminate the E/S mechanism completely and fit the kick-start inner chaincase, the three mounting stud holes no longer line up. Fortunately the E/S models crankcase castings still have the metal in place to allow the stud holes to be drilled and tapped in the original position. Have a look at the gasket section of our hosts' catalogue at part nos. 144621 and 560052.
http://www.hitchcocksmotorcycles.com/ac ... ls-classic
You will see that the gasket to fit between the inner chaincase and the crankcase will have the three mounting stud holes in different positions for E/S and K/S models. You cannot just rotate them round because of the position of the hole for the 4th stud, upon which the primary chain tensioner pivots.
I did this mod with my Electra's conversion to K/S only and will have to do it again for the current project.br>
A.
- Mon Sep 04, 2017 11:52 pm
#70563
UPDATE !!
Tried to kickstart the 500 this morning and my right knee decided to give a little "crack" so might be re-considering that starter motor removal..........Has anyone tried using their left foot for starting ??
Tried to kickstart the 500 this morning and my right knee decided to give a little "crack" so might be re-considering that starter motor removal..........Has anyone tried using their left foot for starting ??
- Tue Sep 05, 2017 12:56 am
#70564
I often used my left foot for starting on the centre stand a bit awkward trying it if stalled first in the line at traffic lights with twenty Hell`s Angels behind you. after a while you will never notice any difference.
- Tue Sep 05, 2017 6:05 am
#70565
Hi Bumpkin. Further to Adrian’s comment about fitting an old-style decompressor. I run a 1996 535cc Classic with 8.5:1 compression, high-lift cams , 32mm Mk2 Concentric etc. I have twin-plugged the motor and installed the old-style decompressor between the valves with a 2mm hole leading into the centre of the head (see images in Photobucket under ChrisD200) using a method given by TimNZ). I cannot stop the engine by opening the decompressor, it just runs on. BUT it does make kick-starting so much easier because you can swing the motor with the decompressor open and get more speed to get it over TDC.
Cheers, ChrisD
Cheers, ChrisD
- Tue Sep 05, 2017 7:21 am
#70566
Leon Novello, you should try being in a small marquee with 20 plus HA presidents.
- Tue Sep 05, 2017 10:25 pm
#70586
Chris,
is there room between the valve seats for a slightly bigger hole than 2mm? That might allow enough gas to escape for you to stop as well as start the engine?
As bumpkin has an Electra-X rather than the classic Bullet, it can be kept a lot simpler if you retro-fit the older decompressor valve to the Electra-X head. Also, with the valve not being masked, it stops the AVL engine readily. My apologies for those who have already seen these pictures, possibly more than once!
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is there room between the valve seats for a slightly bigger hole than 2mm? That might allow enough gas to escape for you to stop as well as start the engine?
As bumpkin has an Electra-X rather than the classic Bullet, it can be kept a lot simpler if you retro-fit the older decompressor valve to the Electra-X head. Also, with the valve not being masked, it stops the AVL engine readily. My apologies for those who have already seen these pictures, possibly more than once!
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