1981 cr450r.easier way to start?any tricks?

dmartin1 · #1 (**permalink**) 05-02-2008

anybody got any tricks to make it start easier?

this things as bad as a cr500.,,,but worse,,,,left side kick.

whenever i wanna ride it i had to kick it for an hour.
i had advice from a guy saying put it in gear and rock it back and forth and he said it would prime the carb and shit and make it easier to start?

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any other tricks?

HELP=/

flotek · #2 (**permalink**) 05-02-2008

assuming its close on the jetting i would say get a nology profire ignition kit ,...better/hotter spark=easier starts and faster revs

CR480R · #3 (**permalink**) 05-02-2008

lean the focker over until gas dump on the ground... give it a few primer kicks witht the choke on... and stomp on it like there is no tomorrow... big-bores dont care how much you weigh.. its all about sack... kick it through all the way to the peg...if the compression has been drastically altered you may need to pull start it when cold...or grind a decompression slot... a leaking carb and petcock can also cause some serious trouble

Paulie B · #4 (**permalink**) 05-02-2008

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Originally Posted by flotek

assuming its close on the jetting i would say get a nology profire ignition kit ,...better/hotter spark=easier starts and faster revs

That's good advice. The Nology coil made my 400 alot easier to start.

BIG T · #5 (**permalink**) 05-02-2008

grow some balls and kick it hard

drag lt guy · #6 (**permalink**) 05-02-2008

left side kickers are hard as fuck to kick over. I hate those bikes I used to own an old ass honda enduro (not sure what model) and I always just roll started it off of a hill.

Paulie B · #7 (**permalink**) 05-02-2008

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Originally Posted by BIG T

grow some balls and kick it hard

If you don't have one or have never tried to start a big bore 2 smoker, you need not apply here.

tecate/250r RiDeR · #8 (**permalink**) 05-02-2008

id just get a buddy to tow start you every time lol
thats what i had to do with my trx500r

dmartin1 · #9 (**permalink**) 05-02-2008

yea its horrible.....im gonne try rocking it back and forth like the guy said it would prime the carb and shit and see if itll start easier today.

especially cause my boots are done and i have to use my street shoes until next weekend.cause im flat ass broke right now.
stupid gas stations just love to bend you over i swear,.

dmartin1 · #10 (**permalink**) 05-02-2008

but keep in mind im only 120 lb 14 year old.