That's a good advertisement for having a ES. Even a RH KS on a smaller 2t may have problems getting a decent kick in a rut like that.
Just think if that stall had happened in a timed special test - well, even a transport section. Not all starting situations are on level ground - some (well most, in my local area) are on the edge of a cliff.
Nothing at all against the LH kick start of a Maico. I had them, Maicos and other lefties, and it's just a matter of getting used to it. At the moment, my RH knee is so kaput, I'd have an easier time kicking over a LH KS bike whilst sitting
On the bike - I'd not have a hope in hell of kicking a LH KS levered bike standing off to the side........
Magic Buttons are OK by me - I'd love to have one.
I think I see the riders knee on the top of the rut wall? I've had to do that, a fair bit.
Though, thank goodness, I never followed through with a foot onto the gear lever. Now that's bloody Fear and Loathing.
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