FE/FC Kickstarter/fuel tank Q's

I know a few riders have bought the parts but has anyone actually installed and started their big single yet? I did close to 8 K through Baja on my kick-less 690 and with the latest battery technology getting 300 amp/8K mAp starter batteries down to 9 oz, I'm questioning my obsession with the kicker. I love having one on my 525, but only had to use it a few times when my battery was on the way out. Anyway, interested to hear from anyone who has installed one on their 501 and used it.

And, if you put a kick starter on, you probably put a bigger tank on too. Wondering how the Acerbis 4.1 affects the bike. I'm getting 42 mpg, the 3.1 is cutting it a little close for comfort. I"ll probably just keep a 4.1 set up and ready for longer rides and use the stock for my short days rides, though I wish the stock was a 3.1. Sheesh, some people are just plain hard to please.

I've done 3 of the so far, all on 501's. The kit is very easy to install with detailed instructions if you need them. Have some loctite handy, pans to dump oil and coolant, and about 1.5hrs if its your first time. I will say it is probably the "most effort needed" bike I've ever had to kickstart, but it beats walking...

I take that back, the Forwarding kicking, balls smasher, VOR is the hardest bike I've ever had to kickstart!!

I should add you will need snap ring pliers, clutch hub holder, and a 1/2 torque wrench.

Thanks for the info. I have tools and it does beat walking out. I had one of the first 1995 Husaberg 501 imported after the split with Husky. It could be tricky but if you sequenced it just right, I could start it with a stout flip-flop to quiet the complainers. Man have they improved their line