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mikesmith:
By the air filter being oiled I ment that if you had just oiled it and tried to start the bike it can suck enough oil off the filter if its over oiled and foul the plug,or over oiled before the sovent in the oil flashes that it cant get enough air and runs rich.Any way you say your dad can start it,is it not starting for him either?If it is than try the starting tips listed as it seems like your having problems that he isnt.How long has it been since it ran right?The 1st time you started it you could idle with the choke on,second time it ran by bump starting it,but dies with the clutch in..does that mean you could ride it in gear untill you pulled in the clutch?Runs only at idle with only the choke on?Im trying to figure out what it is and isnt doing?It could be numerous things wrong so we need to know what it does and when it does it, You need fuel,spark and compression to run.I weigh 183lbs so I doubt you are to light to start it,and you can push it forever but if theres something wrong its not going to help any.Before tearing the carb down as I said before look at the plug and try a new one and check for spark and go from there..good luck!

FastKX500:
yea, ima pick up a new spark plug, I think that would be better then me trying to start it all day, my foot is so sore now haha. and is it possible to like foul a spark plug half-way? Because the only way it even tries to start is when I bump start it, but even then it just shuts off. Usually I just kick start it like usual, but that didnt work.

Rick:
Spark plug...NGK BR8EVX.

Yes, with a fouled plug, it will start when pushed, pulled, or rolled down a hill, but then die right away.

Also, wear a boot when you kick the big 500...hurts less.

Rick

FastKX500:
alright thanks..thats def what it is, next time ill let it warm up more  8)

Jes_KX5:
Being 170lbs. the bike should be easy for you to start. I can start mine in 2 kicks after it sits for a month (I weigh 160lbs.) and my 11 year old brother can start it in 4 kicks and he's 5' and about 110lbs. There is something wrong with the bike if its not starting. Try the plug because its the easiest to check/fix.

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