Just looking at pics of my old KDX, cutting and welding looks possible with either a slight re-bend or moving on the spline slightly after the cut n shut so it doesnt hit on the expansion chamber.
Unless your a real weakling you shouldnt have a problem starting it... ;p
Let me know if your keen to give it a go, I can help you out with the welding (assuming its a steel lever, and from memory I think it is).
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