Tecate Kicker

[Tecate Karl]

So I've been trouble shooting this dang thing for a while now and I finally get the darn thing to fire and then guess what happens the kick start breaks not the shaft but the kicker at the swivle any one else ever have this problem or am I just that unlucky.

[nd4speed]

Common. I think it is often referred to as the "boss".

You are not the only one and the kickers on most things break and fetch decent money.

[ezmoney1979]

Good luck! I will be bidding against you :lol: I have been wanting a spare for a little peace of mind. And yes, it is a common occurance especially with high comp/big bore motors.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130467579015&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT

[Tecate Karl]

Thanks ezmoney but I doubt at this time I'm going to get it but thanks for the heads up

[ezmoney1979]

No problem dude- if I come across any more of them I will let you know! I am supposed to look at a bunch of T3 parts soon that a local guy has, including 86-7 RIGHT and left shrouds and front fender- I am just trying not to act too eager.

[Maico]

Guys...no need to get into a bidding war with each other...just go to your local dealer and order a new kick pedal boss. They're still available but in limited quantity...which means they're soon to be NLA.

[ezmoney1979]

Cool! Good info! I thought something like that would be long gone so I never bothered to look. But I guess KXs are probably the same.

[nstyle73]

I broke TWO last weekend...........

[Tecate Karl]

now that sucks man I think I'm going to buy 2 or 3 bosses to have on hand

[HuffieVA]

I broke TWO last weekend...........

No offence, but how much do you weigh?:D

I haven't broken a Tecate kicker yet, just luck I guess because I have broken many others...

[dcreel]

I haven't broken any in 24 years, but I've lost 2. 1 at Rasor road, and 1 at Glamis. :lol:

[nstyle73]

LOL, 180lbs, I either need to add another base gasket, a compression release or....... It starts great, just doesn't kick very easy. 3 or 4 kicks gets it going.

[Tecate Karl]

I weigh around 165 and the damn thing kicks like a mule for some reason it didnt kick all that hard before I had an electrical problem but now hole crap does it kick back

[tecat-z]

Get you timing correct. You've just answered your own question.

[Tecate Karl]

I dont think its timing because when it started it ran mint plus its got really high compression for some reason

[cr480r]

its not right if it kicks back

[Tecate Karl]

Sorry about that I should proof read before I post it doesn't kick back but it just kicks really hard now that I have every thing straitened out with fuel and spark.

[fabiodriven]

YOU HAVE A TIMING PROBLEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q95/soulfood78/Listen.jpg

[Tecate Karl]

so what should I do retard or advance

[ezmoney1979]

All of this talk of broken kickers got me- went to try out my new compression tester the other day. Hooked it up to the little YT125 gave a few pulls and got 90psi! Sweet! (stock is 100psi) Go over to the T3- half kick 60psi........ full kick....... broke the kicker boss in half. Does anyone have the part # for the boss? I never bought an extra:lol:

[Tecate Karl]

Go to bikebandit.com and they have it. They say in stock to but I dont believe them