Kx85

[Midget200]

Hey Midge re kick starting. Few things that work for me.
When you kick start a 2smoker Some bikes like being in Neutral so select neutral first (gets rid of the clutch drag) until you get the technique right, push on the kick start till the motor turns over to the point you have resistance from the top of the kick start stroke not half way down, Then push hard but firmly right through the kick stroke, don't stab at it. If you have had an off or the bike has stalled a lot of two smokers start easier if you hold the throttle on full then release it once it fires up, so try this.
Every bike is a bit different but I've found these things work with most, good luck, hope you enjoy your first ride!

Thanks for the tips Reckless, need all the help I can get! Can't wait to get on it and get going! I do tend to stab at the kick start and then get majorly peeved off! Good point being in neutral! After having the electric start, boy that was the best and the easiest! I need to design a bike for vertically challenged women for sure!!!

[vr4king]

Thanks for the tips Reckless, need all the help I can get! Can't wait to get on it and get going! I do tend to stab at the kick start and then get majorly peeved off! Good point being in neutral! After having the electric start, boy that was the best and the easiest! I need to design a bike for vertically challenged women for sure!!!

What about us guys with a short inseam too?

[L Rider]

Hey Midge re kick starting. Few things that work for me.
When you kick start a 2smoker Some bikes like being in Neutral so select neutral first (gets rid of the clutch drag) until you get the technique right, push on the kick start till the motor turns over to the point you have resistance from the top of the kick start stroke not half way down, Then push hard but firmly right through the kick stroke, don't stab at it. If you have had an off or the bike has stalled a lot of two smokers start easier if you hold the throttle on full then release it once it fires up, so try this.
Every bike is a bit different but I've found these things work with most, good luck, hope you enjoy your first ride!

I found it takes a bit to get use to how to start your bike. I struggled to start mine - would end up flooding then couldn't kick hard enough or long enough to clear it then would get pist off. Could never start it from cold so john use to rather than having me pist off! He use to give me all these tips, what to listen for etc etc, then 1 day it just clicked. now i couldnt' even tell ya how i start it but its easy done

[cheese]

Sammi - I think a EXC 200 might be the ticket for you. Or just make the jump to a 250 4 smoker. I think that you're tall enough to tackle a full size bike or just have it lowered a tad. How did you find the weight and height of Aarons KX125?

[Sammikins]

weight and height were perfect after the seat was shaved a bit, easy enough to start, could pick it up when dropped, just a bit phobic of the speed/powerband etc...

[SpikedPunch]

weight and height were perfect after the seat was shaved a bit, easy enough to start, could pick it up when dropped, just a bit phobic of the speed/powerband etc...

Wonder if putting a FWW on would help much? Like a 12oz one? Wonder if anyone has one like that you could try. 250f would prob be perfect height and power-wise.

[Sammikins]

Wonder if putting a FWW on would help much? Like a 12oz one? Wonder if anyone has one like that you could try. 250f would prob be perfect height and power-wise.

I have a sneaky feeling i will probably end up on a 250f... just the weight is a bummer. mind you i still mostly get people to pick up my drz for me as it is...

[vr4king]

I have a sneaky feeling i will probably end up on a 250f... just the weight is a bummer. mind you i still mostly get people to pick up my drz for me as it is...

I felt the same about the weight thing..........But after doing a 110k ride and remembering my dad saying "picking up a bike is more technique than brute force" Im confident i can get out of any sticky situation..................If i could just start the dam thing

[Midget200]

I have a sneaky feeling i will probably end up on a 250f... just the weight is a bummer. mind you i still mostly get people to pick up my drz for me as it is...

Wow couldn't go back to the 250F for sure! Neat with the electric start, but so, so heavy. I got given lessons about technique and could pick it up for the first few times, and then got sick of it, especially in the blues at Woodhill! Someone always had to be behind me in case I fell and couldn't pick it up! Having the bike lowered tomorrow, will be able to tell you guys all about it! Yeha, can't wait!

[krad_nz]

My experience with the KDX is that its easy as to start. There are two different starting techniques you need to know. This is true of any 2-stroke.

1) cold start. So choke etc, no throttle (maybe a little if required), neutral makes life easier depending on the bike. Kick a few times. Let it idle a bit to warm up, don't rev it hardout when cold. Ride a bit with/without choke depending on bike and temperature etc.

2) warm start. You've just stopped/dropped it and now you need to restart it. Easy! Grab the throttle, wind it out to about 75%/100% kick it over. It will start easy as. Depending on the bike you may need to put it in neutral. Mine starts in gear most of the time.

Doing this perched on a steep hill with one foot on the ground for you shorties may be more difficult I can easily get both feet flat on the ground on mine. Infact I'm thinking of getting a built up seat as mine is slightly uncomfortable with the raised bars when sitting. Bout right standing though.

I've dropped the needle in mine as it seemed really prone to fouling plugs when I first got it. However, in retrospect it was probably me just getting used to it. I should probably put it back to standard but I've never got around to it.

Welcome to world of 2-strokes that you can tractor around with.

[Midget200]

My experience with the KDX is that its easy as to start. There are two different starting techniques you need to know. This is true of any 2-stroke.

1) cold start. So choke etc, no throttle (maybe a little if required), neutral makes life easier depending on the bike. Kick a few times. Let it idle a bit to warm up, don't rev it hardout when cold. Ride a bit with/without choke depending on bike and temperature etc.

2) warm start. You've just stopped/dropped it and now you need to restart it. Easy! Grab the throttle, wind it out to about 75%/100% kick it over. It will start easy as. Depending on the bike you may need to put it in neutral. Mine starts in gear most of the time.

Doing this perched on a steep hill with one foot on the ground for you shorties may be more difficult I can easily get both feet flat on the ground on mine. Infact I'm thinking of getting a built up seat as mine is slightly uncomfortable with the raised bars when sitting. Bout right standing though.

I've dropped the needle in mine as it seemed really prone to fouling plugs when I first got it. However, in retrospect it was probably me just getting used to it. I should probably put it back to standard but I've never got around to it.

Welcome to world of 2-strokes that you can tractor around with.

Thanks for those tips Krad! I love, love, love my bike. I've been at Woodhill today, the woops were great, the sand was great, although a little dry, but didn't stop the 200! I've had it lowered with a link that cost $40. I've had the seat cut out and it's still really comfortable! I kick started it without it being on the stand, it's a little higher than the 85, and a little lower than the CRF250! It went around the blues like a dream. You don't have to clutch it all the time. It doesn't mind being in third! If any of you short girls want a ride, you're more than welcome! I've finally found the bike of my dreams!

[clmintie]

Welcome to the KDX appreciation society

Thanks for those tips Krad! I love, love, love my bike. I've been at Woodhill today, the woops were great, the sand was great, although a little dry, but didn't stop the 200! I've had it lowered with a link that cost $40. I've had the seat cut out and it's still really comfortable! I kick started it without it being on the stand, it's a little higher than the 85, and a little lower than the CRF250! It went around the blues like a dream. You don't have to clutch it all the time. It doesn't mind being in third! If any of you short girls want a ride, you're more than welcome! I've finally found the bike of my dreams!

[green machine]

Thanks for those tips Krad! I love, love, love my bike. I've been at Woodhill today, the woops were great, the sand was great, although a little dry, but didn't stop the 200! I've had it lowered with a link that cost $40. I've had the seat cut out and it's still really comfortable! I kick started it without it being on the stand, it's a little higher than the 85, and a little lower than the CRF250! It went around the blues like a dream. You don't have to clutch it all the time. It doesn't mind being in third! If any of you short girls want a ride, you're more than welcome! I've finally found the bike of my dreams!

Good stuff J......i started out on a trusty KDX200 and it served me very well,look forward to gettin out on the trails with ya,when this injury is sorted..............

[camchain]

Welcome to the KDX appreciation society

Helping to stem the spread of evil cult of KTMism lol!

Have fun Midge, now that you're not having to battle your bike quite so much, you can focus on the business of riding. My guess is the increase in confidence will let you tackle stuff easier.

[Sammikins]

Ok so I had a go on rupes 250 and it was pretty choooice... laid it on the ground and managed to lift it without too much drama... managed to start it easy enough... I had better start saving up!!