998cc
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Yes, it has happened to me three times so far. The first two times were not too bad. Last Monday, I was starting the bike, and the resultant kickback really hammered my leg.
The Tri-spark is touted for its property of purposely retarding the spark to allow easier starting. Most of the time, it works very well; however, there is a starting sequence where kickback occurs. Each time the kickback occurred, the engine was cold and initially started for a few revolutions then died—then immediate kickback. On installation, I timed the engine with a xenon timing light.
Unless this sequence only occurs on my Commando, I assume others have experienced this kickback? I assume there is no fix for this other than immediately stepping of the K/S lever at each kick.
Hoping to shed the knee brace soon!
The Tri-spark is touted for its property of purposely retarding the spark to allow easier starting. Most of the time, it works very well; however, there is a starting sequence where kickback occurs. Each time the kickback occurred, the engine was cold and initially started for a few revolutions then died—then immediate kickback. On installation, I timed the engine with a xenon timing light.
Unless this sequence only occurs on my Commando, I assume others have experienced this kickback? I assume there is no fix for this other than immediately stepping of the K/S lever at each kick.
Hoping to shed the knee brace soon!