Motorrad,
It is hard to tell from the video. I was only trying to make the point that a shot fat guy could start the K5 without boot, from a seated position while keeping both hands on the bars.
Yes you have to hold it while you do have to hold it while you are kicking it. That feature in itself was another reason I thought it would be a good idea to have full control over the valve. The chain saw valve that I installed on the AF will reset if the engine sneezes or hits and does not stay running for whatever reason, and we all know that happens. After having to hunt for the hot start button on my YZ426, which is on the carb right next to the choke knob, I realized that for me it would be better to have it on the bars. It my not make a lot of difference in a 2 hour hare scramble or a long distance race but I race MX and if I stall it in a berm a few second can make a lot of difference in a 6 lap race with a 2 min lap.
I have used it with the clutch side Moose and ASV lever and the chrome one that comes in the kit.
JFAB