Starting a HT with a HT

[Al.Fisherman]

The other day I dismantled (sticky above the 2 stroke section) my son's 80cc HT looking for a sound that needed to be taken care of, only to find out the piston was tapping the head. I had resurfaced the head and installed a SBP thin gasket. Well after putting back together we have both the same noise (now taken care of) and a starting problem. Checked everything and didn't find anything obvious as to why the engine won't start. So I decided to pull start it. I drug out my 80cc mounted on a cruiser, me at 205#, my son at 135#, down the road we go without the least bit of strain, surprised both of us.. Looks like any road trip we do will include the length of rope.

 

[Skyliner70cc]

I'm jealous that you have a son you can ride with....consider yourself very lucky. Glad to hear you found an alternate means of starting your HT engine.

 

[Hawaii_Ed]

I ride with 5-7 Heaven frequently. He did have a dual engine setup, so it was more likely I would fail before he did. We always carry a little tow-rope just in case. So far the little happy time has always gotten me home

 

[cpuaid]

You guys are so lucky! I wished I had someone to go riding with! Thank goodness for the master link for when my HT breaks down while on the road, just a quick disconnect of the drive chain and a VERY LONG peddle back home.