Is it possible to add a kick starter to a 1988-2007 pregen?

Wanderer · February 21st, 2017, 10:39 AM

I'm sure that this question has come up before, but I didn't find anything doing a search.

How difficult would it be to add a kick starter to my bike?

taz · February 21st, 2017, 10:49 AM

@Alex for the move and as for question i'm not sure.

Alex · February 21st, 2017, 10:50 AM

/moved to pre-gen tech

Ghostt · February 21st, 2017, 04:44 PM

It's far too much to adapt a kick-start, if at all possible.

I have to ask why?

Anything is possible, with enough time, and money, but in the end is it worth it.

dcj13 · February 21st, 2017, 04:51 PM

Ruben, I'll give you a screamin' deal on my kick start KLR250.

choneofakind · February 21st, 2017, 04:58 PM

...why??

JohnnyBravo · February 22nd, 2017, 06:47 AM

That would be cool!!! If you got enough money or skill you can do darn near anything

Wanderer · February 22nd, 2017, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcj13

Ruben, I'll give you a screamin' deal on my kick start KLR250.

I wish that I could afford it. *sigh*

Alex · February 22nd, 2017, 10:49 AM

I sure wish I had one on my CRF250L. Forgot to check it / charge it before taking it out with the rest of the dirtbikes. Press starter button, hear click. Damn. Not enough energy/initiative to remove all parts to get to battery and jump it from the car, so just ended up playing more with the kids bikes that day.

Wanderer · February 22nd, 2017, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

I sure wish I had one on my CRF250L. Forgot to check it / charge it before taking it out with the rest of the dirtbikes. Press starter button, hear click. Damn. Not enough energy/initiative to remove all parts to get to battery and jump it from the car, so just ended up playing more with the kids bikes that day.

My point exactly Alex. I just love the ease and simplicity of a kick starter.

As I keep saying in all of my threads, SIMPLICITY, is the key to happiness!

Less to maintain, less to buy, less to move, less to protect, less to insure, less to repair, less to just deal with.

I would rather not have a battery at all...like in my old dirt bikes.

Wanderer · February 22nd, 2017, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghostt

It's far too much to adapt a kick-start, if at all possible.

I have to ask why?

Anything is possible, with enough time, and money, but in the end is it worth it.

Because of issues like this for example:

https://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=244118

Triple Jim · February 22nd, 2017, 02:26 PM

Running without a battery has drawbacks on the road, like if you're stopped at a light and stall, you lose all your lighting. Some states require lights to keep working in a case like that.

A 250 is pretty easy to push start, so if the starter fails or the battery is weak, you do still have a way to get it running.

juliusmichaelhonrada · February 28th, 2017, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Jim

Running without a battery has drawbacks on the road, like if you're stopped at a light and stall, you lose all your lighting. Some states require lights to keep working in a case like that.

A 250 is pretty easy to push start, so if the starter fails or the battery is weak, you do still have a way to get it running.

not true! we never had any successful push starts becase the rear tire just drags itself on the road and cannot keep traction when we let go of the clutch, maybe we asians are too light for it

Triple Jim · February 28th, 2017, 08:33 PM

What gear did you try it in, JM? Most bikes work fine in 2nd. If that skids the wheel, try 3rd.

MrAtom · March 1st, 2017, 01:19 AM

It's worth mentioning that the positive neutral finder keeps you from just shifting to 2nd. You've gotta get the bike moving a bit before you can move it to 2nd.

Tbh I'd really enjoy a kick starter on my ninjette. A little bike like this one should have one.

February 21st, 2017, 10:39 AM	#1
Wanderer ninjette.org member Name: Ruben Location: Arizona Join Date: Sep 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 and 1991 Yamaha Virago XV750 Posts: 228	Is it possible to add a kick starter to a 1988-2007 pregen? I'm sure that this question has come up before, but I didn't find anything doing a search. How difficult would it be to add a kick starter to my bike?

February 21st, 2017, 10:50 AM	#3
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	/moved to pre-gen tech __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

February 21st, 2017, 04:44 PM	#4
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February 22nd, 2017, 06:47 AM	#7
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	That would be cool!!! If you got enough money or skill you can do darn near anything __________________________________________________

February 22nd, 2017, 10:49 AM	#9
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	I sure wish I had one on my CRF250L. Forgot to check it / charge it before taking it out with the rest of the dirtbikes. Press starter button, hear click. Damn. Not enough energy/initiative to remove all parts to get to battery and jump it from the car, so just ended up playing more with the kids bikes that day. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

February 21st, 2017, 10:49 AM	#2
taz ???????????????? Name: T Location: no where Join Date: Feb 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2007 ninja 250, 14 ninja 300, 09 1125CR Posts: A lot. MOTM - May '17	@Alex for the move and as for question i'm not sure.

February 21st, 2017, 04:51 PM	#5
dcj13 Participant Name: Dave Location: South of Seattle Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '94 K75 std Posts: Too much. MOTM - Aug '15	Ruben, I'll give you a screamin' deal on my kick start KLR250.

February 21st, 2017, 04:58 PM	#6
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	...why??

February 22nd, 2017, 02:26 PM	#12
Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16	Running without a battery has drawbacks on the road, like if you're stopped at a light and stall, you lose all your lighting. Some states require lights to keep working in a case like that. A 250 is pretty easy to push start, so if the starter fails or the battery is weak, you do still have a way to get it running.

February 28th, 2017, 08:33 PM	#14
Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16	What gear did you try it in, JM? Most bikes work fine in 2nd. If that skids the wheel, try 3rd.

March 1st, 2017, 01:19 AM	#15
MrAtom . Name: . Location: . Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot. MOTM - July '15	It's worth mentioning that the positive neutral finder keeps you from just shifting to 2nd. You've gotta get the bike moving a bit before you can move it to 2nd. Tbh I'd really enjoy a kick starter on my ninjette. A little bike like this one should have one.

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