Starting problems....

Thanks all. Kevin I have just read your other post. I'm going to do some ground running tests tomorrow and will see what the state of play is

When I first got my dle 170 it bit me a couple of times,turned out to be a faulty ignition unit.I sent it back under warranty and a new one was fitted sorted.

Update:

1) New ignition, new Pick up sensor, old carb new NGK's = Still kicking back (no kick at intial run with choke, but kicked at first fire at choke off)
2)Same as 1 but with old pick up sensor = Still kicking back (Kicked at first fire, choke off)
3) Old carb, old sensor, old ignition unit through regulated 7.4 = Still kicking back (Kicked at first fire, choke off)

if it wasnt for my starter stick, i would have a further 3 strikes to my hand.

Im at a loss. Unless the magnet in the prop driver is in the wrong place? I cant think what else to do.

Suggestions from the more experienced please .....

Have you tried retarding the ignition by moving the sensor? Move to the left, anticlockwise when viewed from the propellor side.

Yes, tried full retardation when we were all out last....

Could it be that your wrist is just too limp