KX Riders

Maintenance & Technical => KX250 / KX125 => Topic started by: Wizzy214 on February 09, 2007, 10:38:10 AM

Title: kick starter
Post by: Wizzy214 on February 09, 2007, 10:38:10 AM

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????
(http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/wizzy214/33.jpg)

Title: Re: kick starter
Post by: Mudshark on February 10, 2007, 12:03:40 PM

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.

Title: Re: kick starter
Post by: Wizzy214 on February 20, 2007, 11:50:44 AM

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


(http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/wizzy214/dcp_0006-1.jpg)
(http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/wizzy214/dcp_0003-3.jpg)

Title: Re: kick starter
Post by: Wizzy214 on February 27, 2007, 02:51:00 PM

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

Title: Re: kick starter
Post by: KDXGarage on March 01, 2007, 03:39:35 AM

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

Title: Re: kick starter
Post by: Alpinestars2785 on March 01, 2007, 03:45:17 AM

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!

Title: Re: kick starter
Post by: Wizzy214 on March 05, 2007, 01:30:53 PM

Quote from: KDXGarage on March 01, 2007, 03:39:35 AM

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

1999 kx250

Title: Re: kick starter
Post by: steve1965 on March 05, 2007, 05:39:11 PM

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

Title: Re: kick starter
Post by: Wizzy214 on March 22, 2007, 11:26:28 AM

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

and are the 125s different than the 250s?

Title: Re: kick starter
Post by: Wizzy214 on April 03, 2007, 02:46:30 PM

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"???

Title: Re: kick starter
Post by: BrokenSpoke on April 03, 2007, 05:44:05 PM

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.

Title: Re: kick starter
Post by: Wizzy214 on April 03, 2007, 06:25:33 PM

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

Title: Re: kick starter
Post by: Wizzy214 on April 06, 2007, 07:53:34 AM

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

(http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/wizzy214/dcp_0006-3.jpg)
(http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g55/wizzy214/dcp_0001-2.jpg)

Title: Re: kick starter
Post by: Jeeks on April 06, 2007, 08:37:51 AM

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.

Title: Re: kick starter
Post by: Wizzy214 on April 21, 2007, 05:38:05 AM

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

Title: Re: kick starter
Post by: don46 on April 23, 2007, 10:47:04 AM

A shaft from a 99-01 kx250 will work, 125 is to small. Your welds look awesome, unfortunately I doubt that it will live long, more than likely, when you need it the most is when it'll fail. all you need is the shaft, wouldn't think it would be that much.