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Thanks. Mine's a '95, and still a bear to get spinning. Looks like I'm going the fab route.

Yes, I agree, that should work, and believe me, I've tried. I can stand on my left side just fine and kick right. This isn't my first left side start bike. I had a KTM 620 that was way easier to start than this bike. Of course, it had a much bigger lever and consequently a lot more leverage. Since you're from Beta, do you have any suggestions on a replacement kickstart lever that's, say, about twice as long? Thanks, Chris

Uh, yeah, thanks, but I already thought of that. Since I have a fused left ankle, I didn't even attempt to use my left foot.

All: I just bought my first semi-modern trials bike ('95 T250) and have yet to figure out an easy way to get it started. The kick starter lever seems like it is about 4" long and the foot support about 2". And of course, it's on the left side, which is a huge challenge for me since I have a fused left ankle, so I'm right side only. Has anyone found a longer lever that adapts, or modified the existing lever to actually be useful? BTW, while I'm new to the Beta, I'm not new to riding. I'm been wasting money and time on the moto hobby for 35 years or so, owned 90ish bikes, currently have a dozen in the garage, and this particular lever is the most useless piece of junk I've ever seen. Help?