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Just got my 1999 kx 500
Foxx4Beaver:
I can't believe the kicker being positioned where it is did'nt aggravate the hell outa ya while riding.
*King*Kong*K*X*:
Foxx,Yeah the kicker kept grabbing on my pants, but i was more focused on throttle control while i was getting used to the power of the beast.
Bob, by starting at the "top of the stroke" are you meaning to kick it till it gets to top dead center and then not do the extra little "click" to release some compression before starting?
Thanks for all the help guys. I'm really enjoying poking around the topics during my free time.
King Kong
Foxx4Beaver:
hey Kong,I'm not trying to answer this for Bob,cause he may know something I don't....but you want to slowly kick it until you find the "top of the stroke"...meaning that the kickstarter will/should be straight UP and DOWN,...then kick it hard,and repeat the same process until it fires up.Being a 99 it should start pretty easily,I have a 95 K5 with a new lower and top end and I start it all the time in sneakers.I would'nt try that on an 85,86,or an 87 K5,those years sucked to start,unless you knew a good procedure.
Good luck,and let us know how you make out!....Foxx
weymouth399:
Yes all those things that everyone has said.
Also make sure that the kick start ratchet is engaged at the top most part of the stroke, or you will short yourself a little kicker action.(get the kicker engaged as high as you can)
When I can, I use a wooden block/bike stand to stand on gives me better leverage.
Every kx I have ever owned has been that way from 88 to current. (man I'm old)
Bob W
*King*Kong*K*X*:
Leverage isnt a problem... im 6'3" 280lbs lol....
im just a noob when it comes to dirt bikes and kick starts.
i got spoiled with my street bikes and their electric starts. The K5 is the most fun I've had on a bike so far. Gotta love a bike that lifts the front tire in every gear with 1/4 throttle.
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