Kickstarting leverage

[Rog1]

For the record, my kickstart lever (M33) is 7" centre to centre. I find I need to stand on the right of the bike when it's on the centre stand to start it either from cold, or if it's been standing a while. I find that easier than being astride the machine with the stand up, but I suspect it's a matter of technique; more practise required.

[Phil C]

Reminds me of when I was a lad, going fishing. I had a Vespa 125 scooter, then a Starfire. On my back would have been a big fishing basket, rod holdall, etc. Seems a bit mad now. Of course roads, esp country lanes, were very quiet and I was not exactly hooning it.

[WayneBergman]

Good points Dave regarding falling on something sharp. I do however have a Boblebee pack back that is actually rated as class 2 back protection. Its a hard shell pack that is supposed to be a saftey feature for back protection in the event of a crash. I know these packs are popular with the skiing and dirt bike crowd. Pricey but nice packs so not worried about the contents of the pack at all.

[DAVE BRADY]

Hi Wayne,

Just had a look at the back pack and it looks like a good product.

Dave.