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Old Mar 8, 2014 | 09:08 PM
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I see all these guys at the races kicking their bikes over sitting down on the seat with no effort at all. 60+ hp motor too. What's the trick to making it kick so easy
 
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Old Mar 9, 2014 | 09:57 AM
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Squats? I felt the stocker kicked pretty easy, but you should be totally off throttle or else they get cranky. I wouldn't be surprised if most racers have added a "hot start" switch as well.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2014 | 10:31 AM
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Lol yea and someone told me the other day to set decompression a little tighter so I'll try both.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2014 | 08:53 PM
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All kick start 450r's have a hot start button.
I can kick mine over sitting down, when it's at running temp, and I'm a 56 yo guy.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2014 | 08:58 PM
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I have a 06, 07, and 08 450r and I converted them all to kick start so there's no hot start. I got the decompression set right on now so figure out the easy kicking
 
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Originally Posted by Trx450r20
I have a 06, 07, and 08 450r and I converted them all to kick start so there's no hot start. I got the decompression set right on now so figure out the easy kicking
I know that when cold (first start of the day) if you pump the throttle 5 times first, it will start up right away.
Also roll the piston to the TDC position before giving it a good kick.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2014 | 09:06 PM
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Sorry the last message meant I figured out the easy kicking. My mistake. Thanks for the info also
 
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Old Mar 12, 2014 | 09:14 PM
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Glad you got it figured out.
 
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