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Re: Gt 550 Cold start Problem

Posted: Sat Sep 14, 2019 4:27 pm
by sportston
Alan H wrote:In that case, sack the battery and fit a Motobatt. Mine goes off the battery every time, first time.
It has to because I fitted a cover over the end of the kickstart shaft so it can't be used.
:wth: That's all very good, but not everyone is fit enough to bump start her if the battery goes flat. We can't all be fine specimens of manly physique like you Al. :wink:

Re: Gt 550 Cold start Problem

Posted: Sat Sep 14, 2019 5:02 pm
by Alan H
Never needed to. Just hit the button and away she goes. At a fit 68 I don't do bump starts any more!
More pics in the thread soon when I get the 'new' engine in after the crank rebuild.
Outer right seal went awol, and during crankcases split, found the gearbox bearings were shot.
Fortunately I had/have spare engines, so fitting a new box was easier than sourcing new bearings.
Should get the motor back this week.
Motobatt is charged and ready for action.