Kick starter not working...any ideas?

Homegrown · 10-17-2022, 07:35 PM

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Hi all:
I prevously purchased a Kayo TD125 (semi auto 4 speed) for my kids and we've been having some fun with this little bike. I found a pair of newer Kayo TT140 for them to learn clutch and brought them home. I tried to use the kick start when testing and the seller just pressed the electric start for me. However, I got home and cleaned them up I tried to kick start and neither wants to kick start.

I hate the idea of not having a back up to electric start. Any ideas why I don't feel any significant compression and start with the 'kick'? Electric works, so the engines arent the problem.

Thanks,
Kevin

krat · 10-17-2022, 07:58 PM

You probably need to turn the engines with light kick start pressure to get to TDC on the compression stroke for it to catch properly.

I find China bikes extremely difficult to kick start when cold.

TominMO · 10-17-2022, 08:15 PM

You can also push start them, esp. if you have a slope to help. Recommend 3rd gear.

Homegrown · 10-17-2022, 09:47 PM

Hi all:
Thanks for the very useful input. I was trying multiple things and probably pulled the clutch in. As a K1200 rider, the idea of kick starting a bike is new to me. I will have the bikes later this week and try the suggestions. I didnt understand the need to find the point where to kick the bike, so thank you for that input too!

Homegrown · 10-27-2022, 07:34 PM

Hi all:
I wanted to return to thank everyone for input. I did as instructed and still had issues until rolling the throttle a little on the kick. Being a BMW and Triumph rider this was all new to me. Your help made sure we did t get stuck on the trails this past weekend.
Sincerely
Homegrown (Kevin)

10-17-2022, 07:35 PM	#1
Homegrown Join Date: Aug 2022 Posts: 6	Kick starter not working...any ideas? (Solved) Hi all: I prevously purchased a Kayo TD125 (semi auto 4 speed) for my kids and we've been having some fun with this little bike. I found a pair of newer Kayo TT140 for them to learn clutch and brought them home. I tried to use the kick start when testing and the seller just pressed the electric start for me. However, I got home and cleaned them up I tried to kick start and neither wants to kick start. I hate the idea of not having a back up to electric start. Any ideas why I don't feel any significant compression and start with the 'kick'? Electric works, so the engines arent the problem. Thanks, Kevin Last edited by Homegrown; 10-27-2022 at 07:36 PM. Reason: Solved.
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10-17-2022, 07:58 PM	#2
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10-17-2022, 09:47 PM	#4
Homegrown Join Date: Aug 2022 Posts: 6	Hi all: Thanks for the very useful input. I was trying multiple things and probably pulled the clutch in. As a K1200 rider, the idea of kick starting a bike is new to me. I will have the bikes later this week and try the suggestions. I didnt understand the need to find the point where to kick the bike, so thank you for that input too!
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10-27-2022, 07:34 PM	#5
Homegrown Join Date: Aug 2022 Posts: 6	Hi all: I wanted to return to thank everyone for input. I did as instructed and still had issues until rolling the throttle a little on the kick. Being a BMW and Triumph rider this was all new to me. Your help made sure we did t get stuck on the trails this past weekend. Sincerely Homegrown (Kevin)
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