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(1)i own an 83 model ; and i had absolutely no problems with starting it in mornings; maybe 3 or 4 kicks max;
(2) no if you correct the compression ratio(shown in a small meter with + and - amps sign),
correct compression + 1 kick and bingo!!
(3) again the issue with compression; if you kick with force without the right compression then your heel will probably be toast

if you have the correct compression then you dont even need to provide any force on the kicker; just keep your foot on the kicker and it does the rest.


for all i know; the battery is like the heart of an enfield,
i changed the wiring of my bike recently to ac\dc system , like the ones seen in classic models and i must say; the battery draining out issue(which was present in my bike was no where to be seen).

hopefully; the experts here will be able to provide more info on this subject.
cheers

Thanks Saaju, one query regarding compression ratio.
1)Should the needle indicated in compression ratio be in exact centre before kick starting?
2) If they are not, how do we get it to exact position?

Sorry i am really naive in asking this.

I have a 1980 bullet and honestly there are no issues with starting a bullet. Had personally started it even in 5 deg C in winter morning with a charm.

However, in my early bulleting days I had lot of problem starting it. That was certainly because I never knew the correct way of starting

In the morning, just open the choke, give a kick with a decompresser (to adjust compression ratio) might need to kick twice with it, and then give a normal kick.. And it starts.
During rest of day you may or might not need the choke.

Once used to adjusting compression, you dont need to give a damn about it or seeing its meter.
I had never in my life seen the ammeter while starting as it is fitted in a toolbox of my bullet. Now i am so used to it that i never have a problem in maintaining the compression.

Also, reverse kick are not that hard the way they are hyped.

Well said sir, even I did start my bullet without checking the ammeter once i got used to it. It surely comes with practice. The real fact is the kick of the bullet is the easiest of any bike, but only with proper practice. My bike used to start in the smoothest of kick motions, and this I believe applies to all CI bullets. Even my friends bikes used to start like a breeze.

It can be compared to the horses in the movie Avataar, once the soul is connected to a bullet, it automatically communicates with you. Truly I have experienced this.