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Re: Bad Starting - Time to bight the Bullet

Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2018 2:17 pm
by Sweeks
500bernie wrote: Sat Nov 24, 2018 10:46 am Does this bring an end to KR owners bump starting their bikes now?
I don’t know yet.
I refuse to have a bike that will not start easily.
I have a few triples and they start on the first kick.
I had a serious crash 5 years ago and have had 5 surgeries on my right ankle,
It hurts to kick😫.

Re: Bad Starting - Time to bight the Bullet

Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2018 6:30 pm
by 500bernie
Welcome to the forum.
Some photos would be nice?
We all like photos 8)

Re: Bad Starting - Time to bight the Bullet

Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2018 10:57 am
by StrokerBoy
500bernie wrote: Sat Nov 24, 2018 10:46 am Does this bring an end to KR owners bump starting their bikes now?
What, and spoil all Shaun's fun?

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Re: Bad Starting - Time to bight the Bullet

Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2018 2:55 pm
by Cexley
Yep, no more bump starting. Check the carbs before tearing the clutch and crank pinions apart!

Re: Bad Starting - Time to bight the Bullet

Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 2:55 am
by Sweeks
Hi Cexley,
I have removed the engine from the frame and have disassembled the engine.
I want to completely rebuild the engine and check every component.
I am an engine builder by trade, so I want to restore this bike to as new as possible.
I would really like to speak to Ted about his race bike and discuss his modifications before I begin to re-assemble.
Could you ask him if I can contact him please?
Thanks,
Shane

Re: Bad Starting - Time to bight the Bullet

Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 10:27 am
by StrokerBoy
It'd be great if Ted could be persuaded to come on here and share his knowledge.

Re: Bad Starting - Time to bight the Bullet

Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2018 4:15 pm
by Cexley
Ok all. I'll email Ted and see if he is up for joining/corresponding with us all! He is an amazing guy. He has made his own carbon fibre disk valves!

Re: Bad Starting - Time to bight the Bullet

Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2018 8:53 am
by Skyeport
I have just put my carbs through the ultrasonic cleaner, as suggested in this post. Bike starts first kick now! Almost before finishing the first kick!

Re: Bad Starting - Time to bight the Bullet

Posted: Sat Dec 29, 2018 7:32 pm
by 500bernie
What a result!!!!!

Re: Bad Starting - Time to bight the Bullet

Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2022 12:43 pm
by maccas
Just stumbled on this post!

Did anyone manage to get in touch with Ted to discuss mods to the KR?

Thanks

Dan.