Re: MC theft deterrent

On 5/12/2012 2:14 PM, High Plains Thumper wrote:
The Older Gentleman wrote:

There's a difference between knowledge and intelligence. In this
instance, Jawa/CZ's unique starting system is something you either
know or you don't.

I reckon Einstein, assuming total ignorance of Jawas, would not have
decided that the gear lever was actually the magic starting device
:-)

I still want another combo....

The designer had a reason for it. Perhaps it was an attempt to overcome
patents and royalty payments, who knows.

Sounds like the Jawa was one of your favorites. That is a really unique
starting system, both electrically and mechanically.

Nothing wrong with a kick starter on smaller cc bikes. With the CB100
properly trimmed out and battery had enough juice to light off the
ignition, would start on the first or second kick, in any weather.

Of course these days you can get EFI combined with a battery-less system, e.g. Honda CRF450R and CRF250R. Unless you like to screw around with carburetors for fun, and wait for the bike to warm up before riding it, that is.

Link for the non-believers: <http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2011models/2011-Honda-CRF250R.htm>

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