duck
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In the meantime, try having the bike in gear and rocking it backwards before attempting a start. Sometimes that will help. And if that does work then it's pretty good confirmation that it is a dirty sticking starter sprag that's your issue.
K bikes are pretty easy to push start. TURN THE IGNITION ON. Put it in SECOND gear. Have the clutch pulled in. If you're on a hill then just roll until you're going a few MPH(kph) and then the let clutch out somewhat quickly but gently. Or have somebody push and then let the clutch out when you get rolling. Once you it does begin to start pull the clutch back in, rev it a little to confirm that it's running and then re-engage the clutch normally.
You don't to be going extremely fast to push start a K. A jogging pace should suffice.
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