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Electric starter kit for KX450F

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alan:
I would love to have a 2012 KX450F, But I really want to have Electric Starter!  At 66 I have just about worn out my right hip kicking monster dirt bikes for the past 50 years!
I keep hoping Kawasaki will come out with a 450 like the WR450. It seems that Kawasaki is always lagging behind the curve! So I was wondering if any has come up with a kit to retrofit a electric starter?

Alan

weymouth399:
You can still buy 08-09 KLX450s as left overs pretty cheap. It's Kawi's step into the 4 smoke with a button bikes. Then hotrod that if you want more.
Trying to get the jetting on mine dialed in now, the ice season is soon.

Bob W

ID KX500:
Yes Alan, I agree Kawasaki is way behind. I see where they have a KLX450R for Australia for 2012, but not here in the U.S.. I believe they could have sold more KLXs if they were more cutting edge such as being the first to offer EFI. I think Suzuki had the first EFI in the 450 off-road market now I see Yamaha with it in the new WR and I really like the looks of it in the new frame.

CRF450X seems to dominate this market of the Asian companies. The underpowered KLX250 dual sport seems to be their only commitment right now.

Have you kicked a KX450? It aint bad, I can start my 09 with a tennis shoe. Might fit you better than you think.

                                    http://www.bikesales.com.au/new/kawasaki/klx450r/2012/

alan:
Thanks! I was reading on the Kawasaki site, that some of the changes for 2012 are related to easier starting!

? Revis? Revised shape of kickstart ratchet enables lever to return to start position more smoothly
? Strong output from the large ACG rotor provides enough electrical power for the battery-less FI system to enable true one-kick starting without using a battery
? Equipped with an automatic compression release (ACR) system for quick and easy starting. The dual-weight centrifugal decompression system is fitted to the exhaust cam
? Compression release features 1.0mm of valve lift, to minimize the required kicking power

 Anyone have both KX5 and KX450, I would like to know how they compare starting both hot and cold?

The Flyin Hawaiian:
The KLX wasnt a hot seller here, thats why theres tons of leftovers. Ive seen them for as little as 3995! The RMX450 was released then held back because of some dumb emmisions related crap from the EPA. Some dealers never got them, especially here on the East Coast. Ive seen them for sale on CraigsList though. It seems that the WR450 and CRF450X sell ok. The KTM450EXC sell better due to them being essentially a "barely" street legal race bike that is taggable from the factory. I dont think the 9 grand price is worth it though. I would think a leftover KLX450 would fit the bill quite nicely especially at a great price.

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