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FastKX500:
Okay I try and get my bike out today and The son of a b!tch would not start no matter what, the gas tank was filled, choke was on and gas was on, I held in the front break and shook it front and back, and it wouldnt start....so then i tried to drift start it down my driveway it started but then shut off, i had it started for bout 2 mins with the choke on then i gave it some gas and it shut off and wouldnt start after that....I think i am kicking it wrong, but my foot hurts so much now, I know you have to get the piston to the top of the cylinder then kick it the whole way down...which I was trying to do. Can anyone give me some tips? I could really use some. Thanks guys
-Kayne

mikesmith:
Well it sounds like its getting gas,but maybe you fouled the plug,try a new plug.Is the air filter clean or just oiled?I slowly push the kick starter through a few times with the gas on,then turn on the choke and let the kick starter catch then give it a good hard kick,only holding the throttle at 1/8 or less of a turn.Itll start by 3rd or 4th kick at the most(normally 1st kick).If it doesnt start by the 5th time I give it a few minutes and try it with the choke off,then try the throttle 3/4 open,if its not starting by now Ill try and bump start it.If it doesnt start after all of that Id check the plug to see if its fouled or no spark, fuel to the engine, and then compression.Do the simple things first,and go from there.

FastKX500:
nah its brand new air filter and its oiled, I just got done trying to start it again, ive been trying all day, we tried everything, my buddy sat on the back with me and we tried to drift start it down a road, in 1st 2nd and 3rd gear, it started in 2nd drifting but when I pulled in the clutch it just stalled, I really wanted to ride today to, I dont get it, I started it before like 35 degrees, today was so perfect still wouldnt start....I weigh about 170lbs and I cant get it started, but my dad can usually start it in a couple kicks, really gets me mad....any tips?

gowen:
Maybe bad gas? I'd drain the tank and retry. From a gas station you can trust has fresh fuel.

Also, maybe the timing is slightly off, worth a check. Change the plug too. Your carb could be clogged too. Try cleaning it.

I hope some of that helps. I'd start from the top and work my way down.

FastKX500:
93 octane gas, and the carb might be dirty..i guess i could check that, thanks alot.

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