wlf89 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 does anyone know of any other kickstarts that will fit my bike that is more beefier i have done broke 2 of them where they slide into the bracket and pivot. i drilled out the dowels and welded a bolt in them for a new dowel but have broke them to. i would like ot have one that just bolts directly to the shaft and pivots at the top where you foot goes do they make this type that will fit my bike?im sure other brands fit it also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhat250 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 The twin shock model kicker, swivels at the top , plenty on fleabay,,/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlf89 Posted September 13, 2011 Author Share Posted September 13, 2011 not sure what your talking about i dont see no twin shock kickstarts could you please send me a link to the page of them thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted September 13, 2011 Moderator Share Posted September 13, 2011 Could you not adopt a better starting technique, you shouldn't need to kick it that hard. I can start my 250 by hand and so long as i do it right my 175 goes easily (although not by hand). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nayruf Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Hi I agree with Cynic, I have in the past broke off the top of my kick start on my twin shock, all because it was difficult to get it to fire up , I was swinging my leg at it like a mad freak. Since that affair back in the seventies,I have learned my lesson and always been very gentle with the kick start, I now take the opinion that so long as the engine is turned over fast enough to produce a spark then it should start providing the ignition, fuel and compression are all correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busyeddie Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Jesus, anyone would think youve mistaken your DT for a BSA Goldstar!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted September 13, 2011 Moderator Share Posted September 13, 2011 Or an XT500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YPVS TONE Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 I always find it best to gently push down the kickstart with your foot until the gears engage then kick from there as your less likely to break anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teflon-Mike Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Or an XT500 Mo, if he'd mistaken it for an XT500, wouldn't be after new kick-start lever; he'd want a new ankle.... maybe a leg! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEV Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Thats why god then went and invented the XT600eeeeeeee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teflon-Mike Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Thats why god then went and invented the XT600eeeeeeee Only as an admission of fallibility...... and as the XT500 stood, Darwin was getting FAR too much credit....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlf89 Posted September 15, 2011 Author Share Posted September 15, 2011 it crankes pretty easy and kicks easy but the dang metal they made of are junk just potmetal or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted September 15, 2011 Moderator Share Posted September 15, 2011 But your still kicking it too hard.... I've had my DT over 20 years and been pretty pissed at it sometimes off road, wet, cold, bruised, etc but i have never managed to bust a kick start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted September 15, 2011 Moderator Share Posted September 15, 2011 most likely a pattern part, in 40000miles i never managed to break one either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEV Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 My lad and his mates the same with their kickstart mechanisms on their scooters, the endless times they've buggered the up the kickstart cogs and stripped the teeth from the half moons, for being to harsh with them. Methinks they need to watch one of those old, black and white Pathe film productions, on "correct methods of engaging the kickstart mechanism" as shown by Mr Jeremy Barrington- Smythe.DFC.DSM,KFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirriePete Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 My lad and his mates the same with their kickstart mechanisms on their scooters, the endless times they've buggered the up the kickstart cogs and stripped the teeth from the half moons, for being to harsh with them. I'd have to agree, sounds like the OP is flailing away like a man possessed, whereas all that's needed is a good old-fashioned 'long swinging kick' - once you learn it, you wonder how you ever managed to start a bike before! Methinks they need to watch one of those old, black and white Pathe film productions, on "correct methods of engaging the kickstart mechanism" as shown by Mr Jeremy Barrington- Smythe.DFC.DSM,KFC Like this? Watch a master at work - ease up to and just over TDC, then an easy swing, no jabbing, jarring or leaping involved, just a lovely noise. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEV Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 I'd have to agree, sounds like the OP is flailing away like a man possessed, whereas all that's needed is a good old-fashioned 'long swinging kick' - once you learn it, you wonder how you ever managed to start a bike before! Like this? Watch a master at work - ease up to and just over TDC, then an easy swing, no jabbing, jarring or leaping involved, just a lovely noise. Enjoy! This is on a relevent bike, even starts it by hand, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamahait Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 my moneys on pattern kick start,ive had two and one bent with one kick,never even made the full swing,foot slipped off as it bent,genuine only from now on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlf89 Posted October 1, 2011 Author Share Posted October 1, 2011 i guarantee it aint from me kicking it to hard the the shitty china junk aftermarket kicker i have on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted October 1, 2011 Moderator Share Posted October 1, 2011 yeah just buy a yamaha one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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