To all 200X enthusiasts

[samster143]

Clong, I think you got it. The process is a little hard to explain. I get mine to near TDC, by giving it that little kick (it is usually like 1/2 way down now) then a firm kick (like you said only 2-3") and we fire right up!

[Wickedfinger]

.... one thing I have noticed as well is to give the throttle a little crack open (like an 1/8th at the most) while kicking it. Works for me for some reason.

[clong]

Went camping last weekend out in the CA desert. This is the first real ride on the bike after the engine rebuild. I have to say it ran beautifully. On one ride I rode it like 30 miles roundtrip and it never even stalled. I drag raced my friends 250r and took it off the liine but he caught up quick and passed me. On the top end my 200X is faster but only becasue of gearing. I also really got the starting down. I noticed giving it a 1/8 to 1/2 inch throttle makes for a guarantee start at least with in 2 to 3 kicks. The only weird thing that happened is that my front valve cover cap seeps a little oil out of it. Anyone ever hear of that. I suppose I can put a little silicone seal on it.

[samster143]

That cap takes an O-ring to seal it. I probably have an extra. They come with the gasket kits. Could it be the rocker box cover? What type of sealant did you use? I believe YamaBond to be the sealant of choice here.

[clong]

I'm pretty sure its from the valve cap and not the rocker box cover because the oil is coming from all around the valve cap. I'll have to pop that cap off and have a look. The motor was just rebuilt. I wonder if my friend didn't put the o-ring in or soemthing.