Keep or ditch kickstarter?

savedrider
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1975 Z1-B 900

11 Nov 2009 15:52 - 11 Nov 2009 15:52 #332905 by savedrider

Keep or ditch kickstarter? was created by savedrider

My bike is already far from an original or restoration and that's not really the look I'm going for. I'm more into the drag/cafe/streetfighter styling.

Should I just ditch it to save the weight and for a better appearance? Will it actually start the bike in a pinch if the battery were dead or starter died?

Let me know your thoughts.

Thanks

Get right or get left! <*{{{><

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11 Nov 2009 15:54 #332907 by Old Man Rock

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Keep.... Best of both worlds...

Bud with a new Triumph thumper, wish he had one for nostalgic reasons... No go from Triumph, not an option....

Are we speaking of the bike in your avatar?

1976 KZ900-A4
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter

Phoenix, Az

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11 Nov 2009 15:55 #332908 by Shaner4KZS

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Starter dont weigh much, I have been in a position whithout a starter, had to push start! KEEP THE KICKER!

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11 Nov 2009 15:57 #332909 by savedrider

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Old Man Rock wrote:

Are we speaking of the bike in your avatar?

Yes, the only major current changes are the short chrome front fender and a corbin gunfighter seat.

I'll try to post a more recent pic.

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11 Nov 2009 16:02 #332912 by savedrider

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Here is a newer pic, sorry poor cell phone quality...

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11 Nov 2009 16:04 #332913 by keith1

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savedrider wrote:

My bike is already far from an original or restoration and that's not really the look I'm going for. I'm more into the drag/cafe/streetfighter styling.

Should I just ditch it to save the weight and for a better appearance? Will it actually start the bike in a pinch if the battery were dead or starter died?

Let me know your thoughts.

Thanks

imho, i would keep the kicker...good insurance if something went south...doesnt weigh crap.....you can have low voltage that wont turn starter , but that same voltage will start the bike with kicker and get you home or at least you can put the bike somewhere safe untill you can get it home via another means.....

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Old Man Rock
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11 Nov 2009 16:16 #332919 by Old Man Rock

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Trust us ok...

That KZ900 (unknown engine mods) doesn't even know that kicker weight is even there.... Seriously, for weight, why bother removing where you may just need it sometime plus it's old school technology, new bikes don;t even offer this any longer...

If for looks/aesthetics reasoning, then your call...

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11 Nov 2009 16:31 #332922 by Kawickrice

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Keep it. The first signs of battery failure the kicker will get you going when the starter won't. Unless you don't mind push starting it if the time comes.

73 Kawasaki Z1
07 HD CVO Ultra Classic
82 Suzuki GS 1100
74 Yamaha RD 350 (My two stroke toy)
77 Kawasaki KZ 650B-1 (My putt around bike)
80 Indian Moped (My American Iron)
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Bdog
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Sweep the leg johnny!!!

11 Nov 2009 16:44 #332923 by Bdog

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Keep...cuz it is sooo cool to see a finely tuned bike getting kicked over on one stroke and riden away.

Wish I had one on my 750.

kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/338400-a-little-bit-of-an-upgrade

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11 Nov 2009 17:11 #332931 by 650ed

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Keep!

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11 Nov 2009 17:32 #332935 by racer54

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I vote to keep it also. Hope you never have to rely on it but if you ever do, you will be glad it's there. Besides, it doesn't really make much difference if you take it out, so leave it in for insurance!

1980 LTD (changed over the years), 1979 LTD (being rebuilt), 1977 KZ turbo and various KZ's in various states of build. KLX110

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11 Nov 2009 17:35 #332936 by Old Man Rock

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Besides, flip it out, perfect toilet roll holder! :blink: :laugh: :laugh:

Seriously, I don't see where it takes anything anything away from your street fighter look. Personally I think it adds something to it...

Now buff out that motor.... lol!

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