starting technique paris/dakar 600

[raymo]

I struggle to part with bikes especialy as its a sound one, if the deco lever had been set up properly before peil island I would probably of stuck with the XR and never bought the CRF

same here mate was going to punt my wee alp when I got the AT.. but .........

[xr600shinbruise]

thanks for tip,i think the main prob has been opening the throttle .

[xr600shinbruise]

thanks for tip.ive tried keeping the throttle shut off when kicking off and she doesnt kick back anymore.i will post a pic shortly,it will get restored over winter as its a bit rough but totally original apart from bars,not bad for £370 just needs shoes,fork seals for mot.im also restoring an 1985 xr 600. the first year for the 600,s and personaly my favourite looking honda.cheers mark.

[catteeclan]

its there for a reason

I recall on the Peil Run Stuart & huddrs had to bump the XL off after it flooded after a spill..... keep the decomp lever in, ignition off throttle wide open and pump the starter a good few times and this clears this issue..

if your stuck in a hole and have to get it started you may need that lever

Norfolks to flat to get any build up of water
The LM-f has a leccy start so whip the plug out, finger lightly in the hole and hit the button for a few secs, plug back in and away you go. Mostly.

[raymo]

The LM-f has a leccy start .

DR is big right boot only