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Maybe it would help if you described exactly how you work the kick start lever, or if you have experimented with different methods. My Norton rebuild is a good ways away from kicking over, but I have a lot of time kick starting various 900 bevel Ducati's. The technique that was easiest on me (after positioning the pistons properly), and also produced the best results, was standing on the right side of the bike while it was on the center stand and using my right leg on the lever with my right hand lightly on the throttle and left hand on the seat to steady myself. I could get a good strong kick that way without straining my back. Those 900 bevels had good long straight levers similar to the RGM lever, which might be easier on your back. Lastly, I don't understand your comment about selling the 750 before putting a starter on it. I've got my own back issues with spinal stenosis and am getting surgery for that at the VA in less than a month, and if for some reason kick starting my Norton becomes a problem, I sure as hell will put a starter on it in the blink of an eye, if that keeps me riding it.Bill
Maybe it would help if you described exactly how you work the kick start lever, or if you have experimented with different methods. My Norton rebuild is a good ways away from kicking over, but I have a lot of time kick starting various 900 bevel Ducati's. The technique that was easiest on me (after positioning the pistons properly), and also produced the best results, was standing on the right side of the bike while it was on the center stand and using my right leg on the lever with my right hand lightly on the throttle and left hand on the seat to steady myself. I could get a good strong kick that way without straining my back. Those 900 bevels had good long straight levers similar to the RGM lever, which might be easier on your back. Lastly, I don't understand your comment about selling the 750 before putting a starter on it. I've got my own back issues with spinal stenosis and am getting surgery for that at the VA in less than a month, and if for some reason kick starting my Norton becomes a problem, I sure as hell will put a starter on it in the blink of an eye, if that keeps me riding it.
Bill
