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Kick Starter on 99 kdx 200
Posted: 02:51 pm Nov 27 2017
by Chilly
I have recently noticed that when trying to kick start my bike the gears won’t grab but half the time and makes starting a pain. I have not taken anything apart yet, and was hoping someone could tell me exactly what I need to order. I usually order from Rocky Mountain Atv just because I can order the parts I need instead of the whole assembly. Any advice would help being I’m a amateur at working on bikes.
Thanks
Re: Kick Starter on 99 kdx 200
Posted: 03:17 pm Nov 27 2017
by KDXGarage
Examine the following:
kickstarter spring
ratchet
kickstarter spur gear
https://www.partzilla.com/catalog/kawas ... -mechanism
one of the cheaper places to buy OEM parts
Kick Starter on 99 kdx 200
Posted: 03:21 pm Nov 27 2017
by Molly's 70
If it were me, I would drain the oil & remove the clutch cover. Then you can get a visual inspection of what is going on. Just guessing, maybe the spring behind the ratcheting mechanism failed.
Re: Kick Starter on 99 kdx 200
Posted: 03:50 pm Nov 27 2017
by KDXGarage
Check for worn teeth. They wear down over time. There is a "kickstart only catches some of the time" thread here every few months.
Re: Kick Starter on 99 kdx 200
Posted: 05:03 pm Nov 27 2017
by Chilly
Thank you guys for the help. This forum is awesome and is very helpful. Thanks for the advise.