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    Any pressure release button on 1979 GS850G for kick starting ?

    Hi everyone. Newby here. Just bought 1979 GS850g . Any reason why I can't kickstart it ? Not much compression . Is there any pressure release knob anywhere on this bike ? I have started it before with the electric starter but not much restriction on kick starter. Any help would be welcome.
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    No decompression button. Maybe the kick start is just broke. A spring or washer might not be doing it's job and it doesn't engage with the gear it's supposed to. Had a Honda once that sheared the shaft but then the whole lever would fall off. Open the points cover and see at least does the crank turn when you kick it.
    Welcome to the forum btw and if you haven't found it yet http://members.dslextreme.com/users/bikecliff/ has lots of useful information.
    Here you'll find a diagram of the kickstart http://www.cmsnl.com/suzuki-gs850-g-...9.html#results
    Last edited by Brendan W; 05-04-2015, 06:18 AM.
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      #3
      I believe needs to be kick started in neutral with clutch out.

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        #4
        If in neutral with clutch on, no resistance at all. Has to be in neutral withno clutch. Thanks a lot Brendan for info.
        Last edited by Guest; 05-13-2015, 06:08 AM.

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          #5
          As said, in neutral and no clutch. Mine kicks over with very little compression but does start it. I use it on occasion just because I can.
          1979 GS850G
          2004 SV650N track bike
          2005 TT-R125 pit bike
          LRRS #246 / Northeast Cycles / Woodcraft / Armour Bodies / Hindle Exhaust / Central Mass Powersport

          http://s327.photobucket.com/albums/k443/tas850g/

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            #6
            I used to kick mine over with my hand just because you could. The kick over like butter.
            Rob
            1983 1100ES, 98' ST1100, 02' DR-Z400E and a few other 'bits and pieces'
            Are you on the GSR Google Earth Map yet? http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=170533

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              #7
              Finally, had a fuel feeding problem. Kick starter works fine and bike runs good. Thank to all.

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                Originally posted by Brendan W View Post
                No decompression button. Maybe the kick start is just broke. A spring or washer might not be doing it's job and it doesn't engage with the gear it's supposed to. Had a Honda once that sheared the shaft but then the whole lever would fall off. Open the points cover and see at least does the crank turn when you kick it.
                Welcome to the forum btw and if you haven't found it yet http://members.dslextreme.com/users/bikecliff/ has lots of useful information.
                Here you'll find a diagram of the kickstart http://www.cmsnl.com/suzuki-gs850-g-...9.html#results
                Thanks Brendan for this shop manual reference. Appreciate

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