im getting to old to kick start the 350x

[350for350]

On mine, it starts faster with the engine hot if I give it just a touch of throttle when the kicker's about half way down. It usually starts on the first kick this way unless I stalled it. If I give it the touch of throttle too soon, it does like to kick back.

[ATC King]

I've got 600cc single cylinder motorcycles that are kickstart only, and they aren't normally difficult to start.

Matter of fact, kicking the out of them makes them harder to start. It's all about technique.

A point in fact is this past week with the cold snap, someone couldn't pull start a 200S or kickstart a children's dirt bike. I got both started without much effort. I can only imagine the owner was wailing away at them with no progress.


The other thing that comes to mind is, if your knee is so bad you can't start it, it's time to sell. Other than parading around the yard on a trailer queen, actual riding isn't possible with a bad knee. At least not possible for very long, before major knee surgery, which will put a stop to any real shenanigans. Don't be a Pelosi; pass the torch.

[Jim mac]

where I meet the kids to ride is really just flat dirt roads and trails. the 350x is just comfortable on a ride compared to my 185s. I would have been perfectly happy if I was offered a auto x or even a 200x with a blown motor so I could build a autox.
Now that I've got the 350x, I'm going to make it nice, use it for awhile and see if I can trade it off in tje future. I need another el camino or chevelle project or a tri 5 truck project. jim

[ATC King]

I guess if someone is adamant about keeping one, they could try installing and using a hand operated decompression lever, near the clutch, like many of Honda's XR dirt bikes had.

I've either eliminated or purposefully misadjusted any of the auto decomp stuff on my bikes, and solely use the hand lever. It makes finding that sweet spot a little easier and if they flood when crashed, cleaning them out is quicker.

[BarnBoy]

I'm just here to say if any of yall are getting too old to start your 350x hit me up when you want to sell. Lol.

[WIGGLES]

i also just realized i may be to old to post pics

[ATC King]

i also just realized i may be to old to post pics

Oh Boy!

[WIGGLES]

Oh Boy!

thats what i say

[ctk]

Wearing MX boots helps keep your foot from getting sore. Also protects you from kick back

[WIGGLES]

thanks to all the replies they were helpful and funny, yes that means you nancy pelosi. i may look into trading it for a high end 250r because i can start that sitting down. will offer it here first before anywhere else. i can tell you its a high end 350x, all paperwork, original tires, parking brake works, that kinda stuff. 100% original

[Jim mac]

crazy thing. guy working in the same area where I work had a 200x out a few months back. so I see him this afternoon, mention I picked up a 350x and he says text him. turns out he bought the 350x from the guy I bought the atc70 project, and we start to text pics. there 3 350x trikes and 7 frames, project 350x too.
Guy I got the 70 from, got it from my other atc go to guy and never did anything with it. small world. jim

[ATC King]

If you can trade or sell it to someone here, you'll avoid the Ebay fees and C-list tire kickers. It'll probably stay within a group of people who know each other too.

In all seriousness, if you've got a bad knee, one major kickback from the 3fiddyX could ruin most of the year. You'd probably even have a hard time sitting on the home toilet, without installing a handrail. Learn to #2 standing up? Abstract wall art? Or, really make someone's job hell cleaning a public urinal.

[XRyder]

Any chance I could clone your Goki starter? I got an X and kicking is almost no longer an option due to injured knees........... I am looking for 1 to clone and produce some for the guys on our forum, I would provide you a deposit till you get it back! thanks.

[XRyder]

Any chance I could clone your Goki starter? I got an X and kicking is almost no longer an option due to injured knees........... I am looking for 1 to clone and produce some for the guys on our forum, I would provide you a deposit till you get it back! thanks.

[BOB MARLIN]

I know no one wants to hear it again, but if you can't kick a 350x but you can kick a 250r, your not following the starting sequence for the 350x. I fought it for years until one of the members here showed me how to start a 350x.

I do have a Goki for sale now for that very reason. I no longer need it because I can now start the x with no problem once I learned how. The GOKI I have is very complete and in very good condition if anyone is interested- but it won't be cheap.