4t starting

[driftn]

First time I dropped my 09 yzf, I sat there kick the f#$k out of it with and with out the hot start. Eventually got it going, the trick was Pull the hot start and kick gently, first time, every time! from there on then.

[thorns]

Thanks guys, will give those tips and tricks a go and see how we go this weekend.
Although, am thinking of just getting a electric leg and being a lazy bastard

[Ride it till the red]

One thing that hasn't really been mentioned is the possibility of the bike not being quite right. With the 4 strokes it only takes a worn piston, bad jetting, or out of spec valves to make the starting process significantly harder. I would speak to the owner about how he starts that particular bike and if he normally has issues. I know none of my bikes have ever given that level of trouble to start in any situation, however I have seen mates have no end of trouble with starting worn out older bikes despite following good 4t starting practices.

[crfchick]

I agree with RITTR. My RMZ250 was a PIG to start. I put it into the shop to get the vavle clearances checked and turned out the whole top end was stuffed, camshafts all burred and everything. Beware!

One thing that hasn't really been mentioned is the possibility of the bike not being quite right. With the 4 strokes it only takes a worn piston, bad jetting, or out of spec valves to make the starting process significantly harder. I would speak to the owner about how he starts that particular bike and if he normally has issues. I know none of my bikes have ever given that level of trouble to start in any situation, however I have seen mates have no end of trouble with starting worn out older bikes despite following good 4t starting practices.

[Jay GTI]

I agree with RITTR. My RMZ250 was a PIG to start. I put it into the shop to get the vavle clearances checked and turned out the whole top end was stuffed, camshafts all burred and everything. Beware!

Third this one, 4Ts don't like poor valve clearances, hard starting can be a sign of a poorly maintained bike.

Of course, I just hit that little red button, don't even need to put it in neutral.... and it's not failed once, even after leaving the bike neglected in the garage for a couple of months.

[Reckless]

Jeepers a whole damn thread on how to start a 4 banger no wonder I ride a 2T

[BoristheBiter]

Jeepers a whole damn thread on how to start a 4 banger no wonder I ride a 2T

Why, can you not start one either?

[Jay GTI]

Jeepers a whole damn thread on how to start a 4 banger no wonder I ride a 2T

ha ha yeah with my old RM if I got to three kicks and it hadn't started, I'd forgotten to turn the fuel on.

[Reckless]

Why, can you not start one either?

Ha dont wanna try but I'll give you 10 outa 10 for a damn good come back line

[barty5]

Why, can you not start one either?

i didnt think rick rode at all any more a lot myself at the mo but then i dont have a bike

[Reckless]

i didnt think rick rode at all any more a lot myself at the mo but then i dont have a bike

Ha Barty been Damn lucky to even keep hold of the bike with the shit I've been through mate! But did Desert Storm and a few other days.
Was out the sandpit for a ride and met with Evan and Poggy couple Sundays ago! Slowly gettin back

[barty5]

Ha Barty been Damn lucky to even keep hold of the bike with the shit I've been through mate! But did Desert Storm and a few other days.
Was out the sandpit for a ride and met with Evan and Poggy couple Sundays ago! Slowly gettin back

your lucky ive sold every thing all bike are gone bike hoist sold my truck and boat is now up for sale and ill still owe a shit load a $$
no bikes or toys for a while and to top it single again

[oldskool]

Ha Barty been Damn lucky to even keep hold of the bike with the shit I've been through mate! But did Desert Storm and a few other days.
Was out the sandpit for a ride and met with Evan and Poggy couple Sundays ago! Slowly gettin back

As I recall it you spent most of your time up at the sandpit sprawled back on my recliner knocking back a woody !?!