If its a dirt weekend 2 stroke lightweight thrasher then electric start isn't applicable....😅
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If its a dirt weekend 2 stroke lightweight thrasher then electric start isn't applicable....😅
TTR was mentioned and they have electric start IIRCQuote:
Originally Posted by justinc
Yup. Still not a real dirt bike then! ( now, in my day.......😅)Quote:
Originally Posted by pop058
Hated the idea of electric starters back then. Even my DR650RS was a kicker. Loved it although a few injuries over the time i had it caused by mistiming the decompression cycle...😮🙁. The best one i found was on my Yamaha XT600, their automatic system was reliable and easy.
I have had more than my share of Kick start bikes. My first was a 1982 XR500, it required a certain technique and could be the centre of much amusement when friends wanted a ride. The next was a 1983 IT175 which always flooded, I cursed that bike so many times. The next was a 1985 XR250, no complaints there. I also had a DR650 before the electric start, I can't say that it was at all difficult unless it was water logged on the CREB. Then came a XR650 with no electric start. It was extremely hard to start when hot and balancing in a tricky spot. You would think I would have learnt my lesson but when I bought the Husky WR300 it was $5000 cheaper than the competition with buttons. I now know how to un flood it and get it going again but sometimes I have questioned my sanity. Once it is going I fall in love all over again, it is so light and I love that engine. It has a lot of compression and I would never attempt a start in anything but sturdy boots.Quote:
Originally Posted by justinc
That dr650rs backfired and the kickstarter popped back once😖 . I had to move it quickly out of a steep drive and hopped on with sandshoes.... There was an almighty crack and i spent 6 weeks on crutches... fractured heel bone and torn ligaments.Quote:
Originally Posted by carlschmid2002
Lesson learnt i upgraded to some Alpinestars. They were great until I dropped the bike in the sand at steep point fully loaded and wouldn't you know it... the frame lower corner speared straight into the left side of my foot missing all the protective panels and broke the edge off my big toe Tarsus bone. Yay i thought after ripping off my boot as it was swelling alarmingly, at the westernmost point of the continent with a broken foot and a heavy bike with NO ELECTRIC START and i couldn't even stand...😅😅😮😮. Those were the days😎
I have started to wonder if not a YZ or KX 125 might do the trick.
My son may outgrow it but I figure I could still keep having fun on it. It has been a fair few years that I rode dirt bikes properly.
There are a few KDX's around aswell that I would like to have a look at.
The YZ would be the pick, they have been the same basic bike for a long time. Plenty of knowledge and parts available for them and the can be bought fairly cheap.
If he is tall enough 125s are a good choice for teaching clutch and throttle control. Just be prepared to keep the top end in good shape and look after the suspension linkages.
What do you mean?Quote:
Originally Posted by Geedublya
What should I look out for when inspecting them.
My brother had a YZ100 and YZ250 many years ago. The 250 was set up for racing and was an animal to ride - but fun!
Sorry chris but that is bull! Majority of guys i ride with or know that ride all ride ktm. Bloody good bike.Quote:
Originally Posted by rangieman
Only decent race ready enduro bike, no one else makes anything close.
Never had an issue with any of my ktm's other than the odd flat tyre.
Now don't get me started on my mates husky, always a drama😊
Ktm exc 2 banger is not only a 6 speed but has elec startQuote:
Originally Posted by justinc