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themeatmanlandry · 06-11-2008, 02:30 PM

Actually, I've pissed off the wrong people, so my wife starts it for me now. Not sure what her procedure is.

Uncle B · 06-11-2008, 08:43 PM

I start mine on the kickstand.

Davecm203 · 06-11-2008, 08:45 PM

I will start it both ways. Just depends on my mood and what else I am doing. Does it really matter?

Rickster · 06-11-2008, 09:53 PM

On the side stand, usually with me standing next to it, bout the only time I get on first, is if like Dr Bob, I have a kicker.

KD57 · 06-12-2008, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

I wouldn't say that "all the oil has moved to the left side". In reality, it's only slightly lower on the right, and I'm quite sure the engineers accounted for that.

I looked at the ZZR last nite, and since the clutch housing is towards the top of the motor, and protrudes outward beyond the case all of the oil drains out of it. Even when it's level, only a fraction of the clutch is actually in oil. The full mark on the sight glass is 1/2 inch above the very bottom of the clutch case. If I just lean it slightly, the oil level drops below the clutch. On a cruiser it probably wouldn't do this, depending on where the clutch is located in regards to the cases.

themeatmanlandry · 06-12-2008, 07:54 AM

You'd have to top off the crankcase to keep the entire clutch surface wetted, so it likely doesn't matter too much.

I wonder where the pick-up tube for the oil pump is located? Probably in such a position that a person can start the bike on the sidestand, I would assume. Maybe not.

tricker · 06-12-2008, 08:03 AM

paranoia anyone?

KD57 · 06-12-2008, 08:03 AM

Your Gixxer should be the same as mine, clutch housing high on the motor riding in very little oil?

**Clint** · 06-12-2008, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by tricker

paranoia anyone?

+1.

Rickster · 06-12-2008, 10:07 AM

Dip a screw driver, or any price of smooth metal in a container of motor oil, than leave it hang for a week, you will find that even though all the excess oil has dripped off, there is still a layer of oil coating the surface, and it will stay that way for a very long time, I don't think you have any thing to worry about leaving your bike sit overnight, for 3 months, ya, maybe than, but not if it only sat for a week or less, and even after 3 months, I'd be more concerned about the protection on my high friction metal parts (like the piston) than I would the clutch.

What you are doing doesn't hurt anything for sure, so go ahead and do it your way, it is your bike after all.

robertc729 · 06-12-2008, 05:40 PM

I start mine on the side stand.

gvsilk · 06-12-2008, 06:00 PM

The MSF way is FINE-C.....Fuel turn on, Ignition turn on, Neutral, Engine cut off switch, Clutch/choke. That's the safe way to do it so you'll need to be sitting on the bike!

Reno Pete

falcon · 06-12-2008, 07:40 PM

Key on, starter button in, bump the clutch lever, zip up jacket, helmet and gloves on, by then the idle is down to normal then ride.

donny662 · 06-13-2008, 12:36 AM

Get on bike, fuel on, key on, choke on, grab handle, and pull. It sometimes takes a few pulls to get it to start, so you want to leave the it on the side stand in case you lose your balance.

womper · 06-13-2008, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by inspiron

I *never* start the bike on the kickstand. When I start the bike, I'm sitting on it, one hand holding the clutch, and the other pushing the starter button. When it's parked, regardless if I put it on the kickstand or on the center stand, it's in 1st gear. I couldn't start it with the kickstand down because because the sensor won't let me. And I need to stand it up to kick it into neutral, so it's off the stand anyway.

i do the same for the same reasons

eb77k · 06-16-2008, 05:59 PM

I set the bike on the side stand, roll the motor over slowly with the kicker to find top dead center, turn the key on and kick it over. Two kicks cold, one hot.

omegajim · 06-16-2008, 09:36 PM

I start the old monster pretty much the same way every morning.

Take it off the side stand, flop out the kick start lever, put the choke on full, and kick once.

Saw a guy try to do the same on his Harley, and it was a lot of work.

JmalB · 06-17-2008, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Apertureguy

I stand it upright...then I back it out of the garage...put the kickstand down...and start it up. Works great, and all that sloshing around on the way out of the garage probably helps.

womper · 06-17-2008, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omegajim

I start the old monster pretty much the same way every morning.

Take it off the side stand, flop out the kick start lever, put the choke on full, and kick once.

Saw a guy try to do the same on his Harley, and it was a lot of work.

there's something about a kick start that i always found 'romantic' and old school... i wish i had one on my bike

omegajim · 06-19-2008, 08:43 PM

when will this become an option for the modern rider?

"all this push button technology, I hope I don't live long enough to see it" Gen. Patton - annotated.

gentlemen, it'd been done here for far too long.

can't kick start your scooter? solly, no drivee.

for an 850 it kicks over remarkably smoothly, little more effort than an 8 hp mower. Maybe less.

06-11-2008, 02:30 PM	#21 (permalink)
themeatmanlandry Happy-ass Lunatic Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 600S (Black); 2006 GSXR750 (Black) Location: Memphis Posts: 11,423	Actually, I've pissed off the wrong people, so my wife starts it for me now. Not sure what her procedure is. __________________ Go to hell

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06-11-2008, 08:45 PM	#23 (permalink)
Davecm203 Sprocket Pilot Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: 2006 GSXR750 Location: Central North Carolina Posts: 826	I will start it both ways. Just depends on my mood and what else I am doing. Does it really matter? __________________

06-11-2008, 09:53 PM	#24 (permalink)
Rickster Bridal Boutique Manager Joined: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 2,973	On the side stand, usually with me standing next to it, bout the only time I get on first, is if like Dr Bob, I have a kicker. __________________ Ever notice that the person telling you to calm down, is the same one that got you worked up in the first place. 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2004 Twin Peaks 700 2003 KTM 525 EX/C (for sale) 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

06-12-2008, 07:54 AM	#26 (permalink)
themeatmanlandry Happy-ass Lunatic Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 600S (Black); 2006 GSXR750 (Black) Location: Memphis Posts: 11,423	You'd have to top off the crankcase to keep the entire clutch surface wetted, so it likely doesn't matter too much. I wonder where the pick-up tube for the oil pump is located? Probably in such a position that a person can start the bike on the sidestand, I would assume. Maybe not. __________________ Go to hell

06-12-2008, 08:03 AM	#27 (permalink)
tricker Top Gear ! Full Throttle! Joined: May 2007 Bike: 2004 kawasaki zzr 600 Location: rochester, minnesota Posts: 5,221	paranoia anyone? __________________ If anyone needs me... just PM me

06-12-2008, 08:03 AM	#28 (permalink)
KD57 In The Zone Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: 2008 ZZR600 Location: Under a rock in Texas Posts: 2,507	Your Gixxer should be the same as mine, clutch housing high on the motor riding in very little oil? __________________ The "other" ZZR rider.

06-12-2008, 10:07 AM	#30 (permalink)
Rickster Bridal Boutique Manager Joined: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 2,973	Dip a screw driver, or any price of smooth metal in a container of motor oil, than leave it hang for a week, you will find that even though all the excess oil has dripped off, there is still a layer of oil coating the surface, and it will stay that way for a very long time, I don't think you have any thing to worry about leaving your bike sit overnight, for 3 months, ya, maybe than, but not if it only sat for a week or less, and even after 3 months, I'd be more concerned about the protection on my high friction metal parts (like the piston) than I would the clutch. What you are doing doesn't hurt anything for sure, so go ahead and do it your way, it is your bike after all. __________________ Ever notice that the person telling you to calm down, is the same one that got you worked up in the first place. 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2004 Twin Peaks 700 2003 KTM 525 EX/C (for sale) 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

06-12-2008, 05:40 PM	#31 (permalink)
robertc729 Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 05 Boulevard C50 LE, 06 S40 (wife's bike) Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 4,032	I start mine on the side stand.

06-12-2008, 06:00 PM	#32 (permalink)
gvsilk Newbie Joined: May 2008 Bike: Stratoliner 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 13	The MSF way is FINE-C.....Fuel turn on, Ignition turn on, Neutral, Engine cut off switch, Clutch/choke. That's the safe way to do it so you'll need to be sitting on the bike! Reno Pete

06-12-2008, 07:40 PM	#33 (permalink)
falcon Seat Tester Joined: Dec 2007 Bike: 07 Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 78	Key on, starter button in, bump the clutch lever, zip up jacket, helmet and gloves on, by then the idle is down to normal then ride. __________________ Growing OLD is Mandatory, Growing UP is Optional I'm the most responsible person around......anything goes wrong I'm responsible.

06-13-2008, 12:36 AM	#34 (permalink)
donny662 Fender Buffer Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: 1972 Honda CL450 Scrambler Location: Michigan Posts: 426	Get on bike, fuel on, key on, choke on, grab handle, and pull. It sometimes takes a few pulls to get it to start, so you want to leave the it on the side stand in case you lose your balance.

06-16-2008, 05:59 PM	#36 (permalink)
eb77k Found second gear by accident Joined: Mar 2007 Bike: I'm lucky, I've got alot Location: minnesota Posts: 329	I set the bike on the side stand, roll the motor over slowly with the kicker to find top dead center, turn the key on and kick it over. Two kicks cold, one hot. __________________ MOTO GUZZI loud valves save lives

06-16-2008, 09:36 PM	#37 (permalink)
omegajim M-J.Com Lifetime Achievement Award Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 1980 Yamaha XS850 Location: Washington County, WI Posts: 6,001	I start the old monster pretty much the same way every morning. Take it off the side stand, flop out the kick start lever, put the choke on full, and kick once. Saw a guy try to do the same on his Harley, and it was a lot of work. __________________ "FREE TIBET!"* With purchase of one Tibet of equal or greater value.

06-19-2008, 08:43 PM	#40 (permalink)
omegajim M-J.Com Lifetime Achievement Award Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 1980 Yamaha XS850 Location: Washington County, WI Posts: 6,001	when will this become an option for the modern rider? "all this push button technology, I hope I don't live long enough to see it" Gen. Patton - annotated. gentlemen, it'd been done here for far too long. can't kick start your scooter? solly, no drivee. for an 850 it kicks over remarkably smoothly, little more effort than an 8 hp mower. Maybe less. __________________ "FREE TIBET!"* With purchase of one Tibet of equal or greater value.

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