The Spares Company
Club Shop/Regalia
Parent Website
Contact Officials
Machine Registrar
Club Secretary
Membership Secretaries
MPH Editor and Forum Administrator.
Section Newsletters
Technical Databases
Photos
Home
What's new
Latest activity
Forums
New posts
What's new
New posts
Latest activity
Information
Bike Modifications
Machine Data Services
Manufacturers Manuals
Spare Parts Listings
Technical Diagrams
Whitakerpedia (Vincent Wiki)
The Club
MPH Material Archive
Flogger's Corner
Obituaries
VOC Sections
Local Sections
Local Section Newsletters
Miscellaneous
Club Assets
Club History
Club Rules
Machine Data Services
Meeting Documents
Miscellaneous
Essential Reading
Magazine/Newspaper Articles/Letters
Adverts and Sales Brochures
The Mighty Garage Videos
Bikes For Sale (Spares Company)
Log in
Register
What's new
New posts
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Home
Forums
Forums: Public Access
Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
Starting Procedure Twin…Using Chokes or Not?
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="timetraveller" data-source="post: 161292" data-attributes="member: 456"><p>.I would not argue with the above advice but on the ex-Cecil Mills bike with M IIs and 9:1 pistons it normally starts first or second kick so I would not worry about changing the cams for some time. There are no chokes on the Monobloc carbs so I flood it generously. Kick it over a couple of times to make sure it is out of gear or that there are no other problems and then just boot it, letting the valve lifter off half way down the kick start stroke. My experience leads me to believe that one needs a good spark (I have coil ignition and get a really decent spark) and just let the inertia of the flywheels do the work. No messing about with trying to find the long or short stroke, no trying to get the engine into just the right position, just a good strong kick and a good spark. If it does not start first or second kick then either I have flooded it too much or not enough. If too much, open the throttle fully, kick it over several times, and let the spark burn off any excess from the spark plug. A good spark will do that. I am 200 lbs and five foot seven or eight so no superman type physique.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="timetraveller, post: 161292, member: 456"] .I would not argue with the above advice but on the ex-Cecil Mills bike with M IIs and 9:1 pistons it normally starts first or second kick so I would not worry about changing the cams for some time. There are no chokes on the Monobloc carbs so I flood it generously. Kick it over a couple of times to make sure it is out of gear or that there are no other problems and then just boot it, letting the valve lifter off half way down the kick start stroke. My experience leads me to believe that one needs a good spark (I have coil ignition and get a really decent spark) and just let the inertia of the flywheels do the work. No messing about with trying to find the long or short stroke, no trying to get the engine into just the right position, just a good strong kick and a good spark. If it does not start first or second kick then either I have flooded it too much or not enough. If too much, open the throttle fully, kick it over several times, and let the spark burn off any excess from the spark plug. A good spark will do that. I am 200 lbs and five foot seven or eight so no superman type physique. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
What was Mr Irving's Christian Name?
Post reply
Home
Forums
Forums: Public Access
Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
Starting Procedure Twin…Using Chokes or Not?
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn more…
Top