John - The Morini engine has a kick starter. No you can not use the pull starter to kick start, it has to turn the engine over at least three times. I thought of a way to have a gear that fits the primary sprocket it would need to have a one way clutch built in, and could be folded out of the way of the pedals, to complex. I do just lean the bike over and push the pedal through, starts easily with a good running engine. Works best with the bike pedal in a low gear, hold the bike by the seat post and push through, don't push too hard on the side stand they just bend. Have fun Dave