kick starter

[Wizzy214]

went out to ride my bike around the neighbor hood before a long weekend in central or, and the first kick my kick starter breaks clean off...........has this happend to any one else?

[Mudshark]

The one on my 250 was a bit worn out and started hitting the frame around the
swingarm bolt hole.... it never broke though, although I have heard of this happening.
I just replaced it. This is the cheapest place to get a new one:

http://www.mrcycles.com/fiche_section_detail.asp

$71.00  off here and $99 everywhere else.

[Wizzy214]

dang i looked on the site thats expensive i bought the whole assembly off ebay for under 50 shipped!!!
also what years are the gear asemblys the same through?

anyways heres some better pics

[Wizzy214]

what kx250 motors are the same i need to find a kick start assembly and was just wondering what years would work??

[KDXGarage]

To the original poster, what year and size KX do you have?  Thank you.

[Alpinestars2785]

This happened to my buddies 2001 YZ 250F while we were out riding on a track in BFE, needless to say roll starting that thing wasn't fun.  Good luck repairing it!

[Wizzy214]

To the original poster, what year and size KX do you have?  Thank you.

1999 kx250

[steve1965]

You can order parts at Bob Tracys world of cycles they have very good prices. I got a 1998 KX500 Kickstarter brand new for $77 that is alot cheaper then most Kawi dealers. Here is the web site.

http://www.worldofcycles.com/fiche_select.asp

[Wizzy214]

what years are the part #s the same??? on the kick start shaft??

and are the 125s different than the 250s?

[Wizzy214]

still wondering if the part # s are the same from the 125 and the 250???

"ok so will a 01 kx125 kick start assembly fit onto a 1999 kx250"

[BrokenSpoke]

Don't know if they are interchangeable or not but the part numbers are pretty close so maybe.  Best bet would be to call Kawasaki.

99 KX250 Kick Starter Shaft P/N 13066-1099
01 KX125 Kick Starter Shaft P/N 13066-1101

Or you could order the shaft online for $55.47 from www.oemcycle.com.  I bought a clutch cover and gasket from them recently, for abourt 30% less than the local dealer, and was very happy with the transaction.

[Wizzy214]

have a race coming up but.....

i found one off ebay........ i hope the 125 and the 250 are the same ...........   so i'll take my chances

thanks for the info

[Wizzy214]

tig welded the starter up i know its going to be alot softer now that i welded it, here are some pics

[Jeeks]

Nice welds, but....your really wasting your time.  Just get the right piece and be done with it.  I've been there, done that.  Good luck.

[Wizzy214]

just sanded down the shaft with some 1500 grit, to clean and make shinney again....installed and works perfect, starts second kick every time