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    If its a dirt weekend 2 stroke lightweight thrasher then electric start isn't applicable....😅
    The Isuzu 110. Solid and as dependable as a rock, coming soon with auto box😊
    The Range Rover L322 4.4.TTDV8 ....probably won't bother with the remap..😈

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    Quote Originally Posted by justinc View Post
    If its a dirt weekend 2 stroke lightweight thrasher then electric start isn't applicable....😅
    TTR was mentioned and they have electric start IIRC
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    Quote Originally Posted by pop058 View Post
    TTR was mentioned and they have electric start IIRC
    Yup. Still not a real dirt bike then! ( now, in my day.......&#128517

    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.
    The Isuzu 110. Solid and as dependable as a rock, coming soon with auto box😊
    The Range Rover L322 4.4.TTDV8 ....probably won't bother with the remap..😈

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    Quote Originally Posted by justinc View Post
    Yup. Still not a real dirt bike then! ( now, in my day.......&#128517

    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by carlschmid2002 View Post
    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.
    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.
    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😎
    The Isuzu 110. Solid and as dependable as a rock, coming soon with auto box😊
    The Range Rover L322 4.4.TTDV8 ....probably won't bother with the remap..😈

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    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.

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    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Geedublya View Post
    . Just be prepared to keep the top end in good shape
    What do you mean?
    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!

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    Quote Originally Posted by rangieman View Post
    Yep keep walking nothing to see or think about
    They do not have a good reputation , Everyone i have known that has owned one is always throwing good money after bad
    Sorry chris but that is bull! Majority of guys i ride with or know that ride all ride ktm. Bloody good bike.
    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😊

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    Quote Originally Posted by justinc View Post
    If its a dirt weekend 2 stroke lightweight thrasher then electric start isn't applicable....😅
    Ktm exc 2 banger is not only a 6 speed but has elec start

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