I'm Tired, I'm Old, I'm new to Motorized, central Florida

yodar

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I need a center stand baaad! I pedal the bike to start it and when it starts i am to tard to drive it ;>)

Something JUST THE RIGHT SIZE and SHAPE to merely rotate the bike up onto below the crank, that's all I need

NEXT ption, a SEAT with more PADDING !

OOOF!

Yodar in Florida
(Retired teacher,expert home brewer, skilled cook, formerly married, and BATF licensed collector of Military Curios and Relics, ardent rifle/pistol marksmanship STUDENT)
 
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Hi yodar.

Welcome to MBc.

Nice looking bike!!
(have you read the front fender horror stories? bunch of them.... including this one: http://www.motoredbikes.com/showthread.php?t=20496 )

From my experience, it's easier to start these engines while rolling. They need your weight (inertia) to get that rear wheel turning.
Your bike should begin starting easier as it breaks in. Are you using the choke, at 1st?

One thing about it.... if starting it makes you 'tard', you can always rest up, while you are cruising (& smiling) across town!!
 
I bought the two leg stand from Pirate Cycles. While neither I, nor the manufacturer recommends sitting on the bike with the stand down, you can start the bike on the stand by raising the choke lever, releasing the clutch and giving the rear wheel a good spin by hand. If you're a long hair, beware of the spokes and chain when you do this.
 
New Motorizer too pooped to pedal ;>)

Another Florida rider! GREAT! Welcome aboard.

Terry

Where are you I am in WEST ORANGE COUNTY outside Orlando just far enough away as possible without being in lake County ;>)

Thanks to all for the suggestions, some can be acted on quickly as their price is manageable!

yodar
 
You can lower the compression ratio (for good or until it gets loose) a little thus making the engine easier to start. Adding one head gasket at a time until you get it where you like it, will do the trick. I can't but my son can start our bikes by hand turning the rear tire,
 
Where are you I am in WEST ORANGE COUNTY outside Orlando just far enough away as possible without being in lake County ;>)

Thanks to all for the suggestions, some can be acted on quickly as their price is manageable!

yodar

I'm in Saint Augustine.

Terry
 
Welcome to the forum. I just added a centerstand to my motorbike and really like it.
Side kickstands wear out fast.
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