Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Original

my first 500

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crazyolbastard:
I like to put my 500 in second gear,  rock it back and forth to "tickle" it,  get the piston as close ta top as I can,  then kick in a backwords stroke and avoid a down motion.
Looks like that shin hurts.

Welcome to the kx club that is the tops.

jswatland:
What you said is very funny. After i banged my shin and the pain went away (about 5 mins), i put the kicker at different spots and kicked it over slow. I found that kicking it back was the easiest for me and seemed like it would save my shin from mass destruction. By the way, did i mention that i love this bike?

Polar-Bus:
Welcome to the forum !

Here's our first free tip:

NEVER attempt to start a KX500 with anything on your feet other than quality MX boots ! You will end up with an extremly painfull footpeg rash on your right calf. (sililar to exactly what your leg looks like ! )    :-o

jswatland:
Duly noted. I have a set but was wearing my slip on work boots at the time.

Polar-Bus:

--- Quote from: jswatland on September 16, 2011, 04:21:31 PM ---Duly noted. I have a set but was wearing my slip on work boots at the time.

--- End quote ---

Please do not post that you attempted to start a KX500 wearing wet flip-flops.... you will be subject to getting an internet beat-down with a stupid bat...  LOL  :-D

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