How to kick start 4 stroke dirt bike, fuel injected and carbureted - Beginners guide.

[@GT4JB]

Great video, nothing more frustrating then kicking the hell outta bike with no results. Gonna try it out today.

[@dirtniron]

cool Joseph, hope it helps

[@roberto112ful]

Again I say, you are amazing, you know how to explain. Guys this is a good teacher, I would never asleep at his lessons. Must to subscribe and must to like his videos, he is so great !

[@dirtniron]

Thanks Robert! ;)

[@d.tilston]

This dude speaks great English, and he helped me learn about bikes through one video!

[@dirtniron]

thanks a lot my friend!

[@troymcdonald6750]

Dude I COULD NOT GET BIKE TO START. WATCHED YOUR INSTRUCTIONS AND DAMN THING FIRED UP 1ST KICK. THANKYOU!

[@dirtniron]

right on, glad it helps!

[@blakecooper9777]

Helped me start my newer 250 four stroke efi. I changed the plug, spark plug, air and oil filter, and gas in the tank. Still wouldn’t turn over. After using the throttle wide open technique it started! I guess it was so bad fuel in the lines. Either way, huge help!

[@dirtniron]

That's great Blake, glad it helped!

[@youfoundwaldo77]

Thanks for the info. I'm new to riding and I always have a tough time starting the bike but from the explanation in your vid I got it started on the second kick.

[@dirtniron]

That's great Sophie, thanks for sharing!

[@nellports2108]

I just got a bike and I was kicking it silly trying to get it to start watched this and it started right up thank you!

[@easternyellowjacket276]

As always, I come to Dirt and Iron to get answers. Thanks again, as always!!

[@dirtniron]

My pleasure!

[@domanater480]

Just watched this and brought all your tips to my bike I just got it home last night and started if before for the first time and first kick!

[@dirtniron]

Cool Nic! Glad it helps. What bike is it?

[@domanater480]

Dirt N Iron I sent you a photo on facebook, it’s a 2010 crf250r :)

[@dirtniron]

thats right, we talked last week ;) great bike !

[@GoldensniperGaming]

I always shake my head at the people who twist the throttle while trying to start their bike. On a carbed bike you just flood it and it gets harder. On FI you should never touch the gas while starting and if you have to then something is wrong. I love this channel keep making videos like this! Maybe you can make a video how to bleed brakes? Its funny because I ride a ktm 250sxf and all i have to do is click a button haha

[@dirtniron]

Thanks man, I will put it on the list.

[@blazbencic5453]

Goldensniper And when battery is empty you cant ride hahaha get rekt boiii

[@GoldensniperGaming]

Battery is never empty #Lithium Ion Battery never had any issues.

[@jonathankoulai494]

Goldensniper do u have kik?

[@Tocco609]

my dad always said, if you bike is jetted right you should never need throttle to start em

[@the_interim]

Thank you so much. This helped a ton. I was kicking and kicking in the crowd and it won't start, I knew there was a trick I'm missing. Won't embarrass myself like that again 🤣

[@dirtniron]

Glad it helped!

[@Flo13431]

nothing more satisfying then starting the bike on the first kick. I got the same probs kicking and kicking like a ape 🤣🤣🤣 i hope when i start from TDC i will one day get it on easy too ^^

[@vaneater2734]

Finally got a dirt bike and it is the best thing I've bought, I love it. Thanks for all the tips you've really helped me with my decision, you deserve so many more subscribers.

[@dirtniron]

+Vaneater great man! What did you get? Share some details!

[@vaneater2734]

Dirt N Iron It's a 2009 kx85 that I got for 1000 with aftermarket steering stabilizer and and linkage and it just had the top end rebuilt and came with the old piston which had no ridges in it or anything basically perfect spare top end and very very powerful powerband. I haven't ridden it anywhere near it's full potential or top speed. Very scary powerband when starting out but I'm getting used to. Awesome bike and fits me great. You're right, you really can start riding with 1000. Very fun and very fast.

[@dirtniron]

+Vaneater congrats man, sounds great!

[@babelgone]

Thank you!!! Just got a 2015 Yamaha 125 with electric starter. Went to turn it over the first time. Weak battery. Watched this video and it cranked right over.

[@dirtniron]

Glad it helped

[@Fullblake]

This video definitely helped me, I honestly kicked my brand new bike like twenty times and watched this and I realized there is the choke kind of thing and i tried it, welp it started first kick...... yup i might be dumb

[@dirtniron]

No worries Blake ;) glad the video helped . Good luck with your new bike!

[@Buttery93]

Not dumb, just inexperienced. Ride for a year and you'll be laughing when you see a new rider not being able to start their bike. However do be the good guy, go over and help ;)

[@tete4219]

Thanks a lot friend! Been trying to figure out where the choke is, and how to start 4 stroke

[@dirtniron]

cool, glad it helped

[@parkersposts]

I'm 12 and i got a 2006 rmz450 for 800$ and this helped so much thanks!

[@dirtniron]

cool man, take it easy!

[@jakobfolmar6604]

Man just read through all the posts and this very knowledgeable guy answers every post! Jesus just a wealth of info on here. Subbed!

[@dirtniron]

thanks Jakob, welcome on board!

[@arianakrueger5349]

BEST VIDEOEVER GOT HER FIRST KICK WITH THESE TIPS!! THANK YOU SO MUCH DUDE

[@dirtniron]

Glad it helped!

[@joehyatt1097]

Really good stuff! My bike now starts a lot easier bro. Nice Suzuki love the graphic kit

[@dirtniron]

cool man, glad it helps!

[@LukeBrinkerhoff]

I’ve shown so many people that just kick and kick and kick their bike like it’s a 2 stroke. When you hear a whoosh sound that’s your intake valve sucking and closing, there a little notch or click in the stroke just past that sound. That’s the piston beginning it’s compression stroke. This is where you bring it to the top and kick all the way through don’t stop, don’t have to kick hard usually just all the way. Bike started 95% of the time this way(until valves need adjusted) now if you have a manual decompression lever it won’t work. Worked on a 2006 yz450, 2013 yz250f, 2015 yz250f, 2014 rmz450, 2017 crf250 that I can think of. So yeah you don’t bring it to TDC like a 2 stroke. You have to ram the piston into the compression stroke so it will fire.

[@dirtniron]

thanks for sharing

[@LukeBrinkerhoff]

Dirt N Iron no probs. A lot of guys I race against would tell me “I can’t believe how fast you can start your bike in gear” I was determined to learn how to start it easily.

[@andrewwatson9442]

Hi can you tell me why the rmz450 2012 injection model is not sitting on idle, it starts no problem but 5 - 10 seconds after start up it cuts out ? Please any help would be appreciated ! Thanks in advance .

[@tommytubbytummy3]

My Kickstart is insanely stiff. I can stand on it before it starts to budge. Any advice?

[@bryankaczmarek6943]

I know this video is old just subscribed! Quick question my bike will only run with the starter valve out soon as I put the starter valve in the bike dies any idea what is causing that?

[@CarlosSierra-h4h]

Can u use purple royal i injector on my 4 stroke it inly uses 93 octane

[@ph.deeeee]

This is handy. Coming from electric start bikes and current owner of a kickstart-only bike, I can use all the tips I can get. Thank you!

[@dirtniron]

cool Phil, glad it helps!

[@darrellgentry9927]

Just bought a 2015 rmz 250 any recommendations

[@mussskyrat3096]

I’m newer to dirt bikes was a quad guy but recently picked up a 2003 yz450f cleaned the carb up adjusted valves and started it a few times went to put everything back together and said heck I’ll start it up one more time kicked it over and it blew out the case opposite side of kickstarter have you ever had this happen and what could cause this?

[@dirtniron]

sorry to hear that, not sure Jaden

[@josebarriosbarrios3831]

I have a rmz 450 2014. I didnt get why you pull the lever to kick it when it was hot. I just kick it and it works fine. If you could explain. Thank you

[@dirtniron]

its a hot start, ads more air into the mixture.. easier to start when hot but can also start without it

[@josebarriosbarrios3831]

@@dirtniron Thank you very much

[@incognitomemes4760]

DIRT BIKES ARE JUST SOOOOOOOOOOOOO COOOOOOLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jakobfolmar6604]

Thanks so much for this. I rode 2 strokes all through the mid 90's and 20 years later now just bought this exact same bike. First off I was looking how to turn the gas on lololol, next not knowing what the choke nob is then once its hot and I'm stalling constantly cause I'm riding with my 12 year old on his first two stroke wondering how the fuck this bike kicks over cold as can be and kicking to death to start it hot. I'm 36 and feel like I'm 70. So much difference in these new 4 strokes I never owned an older one so this vid answered all my questions thanks so so much!

[@dirtniron]

cool, I am glad it helps!

[@didnthurt4077]

So when engine is cold and you start with the choke, after how long can i turn off the choke?

[@dirtniron]

i keep it on for new seconds usually

[@VAFAAN123]

i hope this help me bc i am only kicking like a idiot to start the bike with have the kick starter on top and push it down really hard strenght and i going to save this video in my private channel to look before i start a bike again on the model of suzuki 450.

[@CD-se5gi]

What would cause the Kickstarter not to rotate at times? In other words sometimes it sticks it won’t rotate down when kicking. This is a new carbureted four stroke DB.

[@arnoldveinotte2076]

Hi,i,m wondering if the newer bigger 4strokes can kick back like the older big bikes did years ago?

[@dirtniron]

probably not

[@arnoldveinotte2076]

@@dirtniron ok thx. Make me feel safer lol

[@heavyweightmotor]

thanks please explain the story also for crf450 Honda is carburetor and hard to start with kick starter.

[@Aabbcczzxxcc]

should i push switch off button when kicking on the full throttle ? - i am asking cuz i think if you don't push switch button - it may kick back - right ?

[@dirtniron]

I think its not necessary, but you can do it if you want to

[@joerico7113]

Great video finally started my bike up

[@dirtniron]

Great to hear!

[@gamtamix836]

When I pull out choke the bike idols, when I put back choke it dies.. How can I fix this?

[@bajo7963]

I can start my RMZ 250 2006 cold and hot but every time I need to find tdc, I can see some dudes starting it without finding tdc, why I cant do that, what I can do to fix that? Thanks!

[@brandonbeaver2468]

Just bought a 2011 yz450f. My first 4 stroke race bike. Is it normal for me not to be able to kick start it in gear with the clutch engaged? Never had issues on any other bike.. also, its nearly impossible to find neutral while the bike is running. Any advice!? You are the man and best channel on YT

[@dirtniron]

cool man, congrats! hope its better now after we talked ;)

[@WhoTyBe]

Ikr!

[@beezykaine773]

Same with me when the bike started its hard to find neutral while it’s running on my newer bike & when it get hot it’s harder to kick over

[@ShannonHartnett-117]

Love the RM mate I have the derestricted australien DRZ-400E model with the keihin fcr 39 slant slide carburettor has a 165 main jet and a 45 pilot stock i believe and the 3x3 mod all done out the door im saving up to get a RMZ 450 eventually that will sit next to the tractor

[@dnice4023]

Hello. Question I have a ktm 600 Lc bikes smokes a little but it don’t bother the speed can you tell me why it smokes thanks

[@dirtniron]

you are probably getting some oil thru the rings or valves

[@jasonotero4024]

I need help my 2008 rmz 450 just turns on choke on it has a new oem injector

[@angelcerna5577]

Have a 2006 crf250r haven’t used it in a couple months, tried to turn it on and did not want to turn on over several kicks. Then on one kick I heard a pop on the exhaust. Need a New Spark plug??? Or what might the problem be

[@dirtniron]

I bet it's a carburetor. Old has, your jets got dirty. I would take the carbureror off and clean it. If you don't want to do that then at least take out pilot jet and clean it.

[@cfvgd]

If you open throttle when kicking a fuel injected it can get much harder to start

[@lorcanzhang2345]

Do you's think a Honda 150 cc is too big for me I'm 11 years old going 12 but in 5 foot 3

[@dirtniron]

Maybe the one with small wheels would be ok

[@thatfslogger9616]

Although my bike is 2 stroke I just love watching your content

[@dirtniron]

Thanks bro ;) appreciate it!

[@willvanallsburg4703]

i have a crf250r (carb) and what i do if it is hot is i use the compression release until 3/4 the kick and then release the compression release valve and then it starts it wont start without the full compression

[@dirtniron]

+Eugene thanks for sharing bro

[@willvanallsburg4703]

no problem just trying to help the community

[@dirtniron]

Appreciate it, sharing is caring!

[@Doctoberfest]

There's a really neat trick I saw the other day for bikes with compression release if they are a pain to start. Hold the release open and kick it 10 times then try and start it without any gas. Usually kicks over every time.

[@dirtniron]

thanks for the tip bro!

[@trivikramsrinivas1997]

Awesome brother... works for me in 1 to 2 kicks.. perfect

[@dirtniron]

+Srinee Vaz cool bro, I am glad it works well for you!

[@trivikramsrinivas1997]

Dirt N Iron hoping more carb bike tips from you.. worth to subscribe 👍

[@dirtniron]

welcome on board bro!

[@laurisimo1]

What's generally easier to start carbed or efi dirtbike?

[@yukonjon5964]

EFI

[@richardmontano3201]

How do I turn off my 81 kawasaki 175cc kickstart bike

[@isaacpettit8852]

I have a 2012 rmz250 I just changed the spark plug it takes 4 to 8 kicks cold to start but hot will start 1st kick but why do I have to kick so many times when its cold I do have a GET ECU so should I try to retune or what

[@dirtniron]

do you use choke?

[@isaacpettit8852]

@@dirtniron some times not going to lie I will forget every now and then

[@diydeseil4x4cotter12]

What about a 2stroke which was run out of fuel and then started with bung plug by accident and wont start . It only has 2 hrs on it

[@dirtniron]

something is not right.. I am not sure

[@Blocanbentlyyahu]

Do you know what might be wrong with my bike it’s a 2016 kx450f and it starts only with throttle after I changed the oil. And it sounds a lot quieter than it used to be

[@dirtniron]

That sounds little off. Oil change should not change anything. Did you do everything right? Filter is in correct direction, good amount of oil?

[@amagenarypowers9313]

Wot about putting fresh oil and fuel. If your bike has been standing for one month. I always start my bike every day weather im riding it or not

[@dirtniron]

one month should be ok..

[@Aabbcczzxxcc]

when you try full throttle and kickstart, don't forget to push and hold killswitch button, or kickback may happen and its more dangerous on fullthrottle.

[@dirtniron]

thanks for sharing

[@urihadari8037]

Thank you ,very useful video

[@michaeljackson6956]

So if you flood it and full throttle it and do 8 compression kicks to clear it out do you do 3 full throttles first then kick or just kick?

[@yukonjon5964]

no. no more throttle after that. just at idle. or else it will just flood again.

[@natebiegalle3962]

Purpose of hot start function on fuel injected bike?

[@yukonjon5964]

when an engine is hot it needs a leaner mixture. at start up, the efi system has not had time to sense and decide its condition, if hot or cold etc. so you decide for it. when cold you pull the choke type button so it starts easier, when hot you pull the hot start lever which leans it out a bit and keeps the richer default starting setting of the efi from flooding it. when really hot, it will start better with the hot start lever held.

[@renostubbs8504]

Excellent video bro,much appreciated,was your fuel lever turn to the off position before starting the bike???

[@seanb1236]

What do you prefer, 2 or 4 stroke? I have a 4 thinking of trying 2

[@dirtniron]

I need to have both, I love them equally. give 2 stroke a shot, you will like it

[@gmx0413]

@@dirtniron for sure

[@camsamesh]

If engine floods i generally turn off the key and keep kicking so that fuel gets pushed out via exhaust valves.

[@moanalary1477]

when we push the choke out it mean on and then the bike is start up so then will we push the choke in or not ?

[@dirtniron]

yes, you push it back in once the bike runs, dont leave it engaged

[@gamtamix836]

Hi, I have a yz250f it has a decomp lever. I came from riding 2 strokes to 4 strokes and I have a bad time figuring out how to start the bike correctly can someone help me out?

[@davidbaxter8511]

Another great video mate, question though I've a 2007 rmz450 the previous owner disconnected the manual decompression lever saying you don't need it, i really struggle to start the bike, have you any advice? Thanks

[@dirtniron]

what kind of struggle? is it hard to kick it over or it doesn't want to start ? if it doesnt want to start then check the valves clearance and then carburetor.

[@davidbaxter8511]

Dirt N Iron it just doesn't want to start, it kicks fine and will start eventually, I've only been used to 2 strokes before this bike so wasn't sure i was doing it properly, I'll five your suggestion a go and hopefully will make a difference

[@davidbaxter8511]

Dirt N Iron hi pal after a bit of investigation it turned out to be the manual decompression was stuck on, I disconnected it and cleaned it all, started fine after that 👍👍

[@dirtniron]

cool, I am glad you figure it out. thanks for sharing bro!

[@sid1288]

Re connect the decomposition lever

[@patriklautar5178]

do you think that te450 would be too powerful for beginer mx rider. ..I'm riding 50cc for about 2yrs

[@dirtniron]

yes it would be very powerful, start on 250 that gives you all you need for the beginning. How old tall and heavy are you?

[@TheTheOpTiCJewel]

definitely start with a 125 or a 250 depending on your age of course

[@patriklautar5178]

im 16, 185 cm and i weight about 70kg... i have ridden 250 cuple times.

[@dirtniron]

I would recommend 250, you can ride it for couple seasons get really good and then upgrade if you want

[@patriklautar5178]

ok..thanks for all of your anwsers

[@Hdbths]

I just started riding and this video was huuuuge help bro! Any tips on 2011 Suzuki Rmz 250?

[@dirtniron]

Stay on the top of oil changes and air filter, have fun!

[@austendouglas9738]

Dirt n iron I am looking for a dirt bike I am 5 foot 5 and 14. I've never ridden anything with a clutch. I've been looking at 125cc 2 strokes and 250cc 4 strokes. What bike would you recommend

[@dirtniron]

+Austen Douglas maybe starting at 125 4 stroke won't be a bad idea. But you might also be fast learner and grow few inches in a year and you should be fine on 250 or 125 2stroke. I don't have bike preference, all main brands are good machines. If you decide to get 125 4stroke check out Yamaha ttr 125. Good luck!

[@austendouglas9738]

Dirt N Iron thanks

[@austendouglas9738]

Should I get a kdx 125 when I grow

[@wyattharms5861]

I have an 08, rmz 250. It seems to take way too long to warm up. Wondering if anyone knows what might be up

[@dirtniron]

Not sure, in general rich bike runs cooler lean runs hotter..

[@tobur1]

i’m 5’10 i ride a 250cc suzuki dr250 having trouble kicking bc of my height any pointers?

[@dirtniron]

you are as tall as me, you should be just fine

[@natedogg6733]

thibking about. buying a dirtbike. I use to have a yz 125. should I buy a 4 stroke or 2 strokes again I have not rode a bike in years also?

[@dirtniron]

Anthony, I like them both I am not sure how to answer, you are going to like it no matter what you get. It is personal preference I think. If I have only one bike it would probably be 2 stroke, it is cheaper in long run and easier to work on, plus I really like snappy 250 2 stroke power.

[@natedogg6733]

thank you. I'm thinking about a 2 strokes more should I get 250 or a 125? I'm going to use it for trails

[@dirtniron]

definitely 250, its a great engine for trails. Take it easy from the beginning, it takes time to get used to power band.

[@trevorlarsonn]

I'm still having issues with startup on my 07 YZ250F, gas filled up, spark plug is clean and getting spark, new oil and oil filter, clean air filter. What could be the issue?

[@dirtniron]

check valves and play with jetting maybe.. start with stock jetting setup

[@trevorlarsonn]

@@dirtniron it’s weird because the previous owner just got the valves up to spec, a carb clean, and full service last month. It even ran pretty good just this past weekend when I picked it up

[@harryford82]

Thanks for this video, my bike wouldn’t start after being sat and after 3 full twists of the throttle it fired straight up

[@BRWfilms]

I have trouble starting my kx250f bike after its warmed up. And the hot start lever doesnt seem to help any. Most of the time now when its warm i dont even try and start it i just roll start it works every time I buy and sell bikes i had a rmz250 that was same way last year

[@dirtniron]

fuel injected? are your valves in specs?

[@BRWfilms]

Dirt N Iron its carbureted but yeah from watching some of ur videos an a few other guys i am thinking its valves

[@konstantinosk9051]

quality video as always! Time well spent! Keep it up!

[@dirtniron]

Thanks bro, will do my best!

[@georgiyanchev2632]

Great Video ! When can we expect a video that shows how to store EFI bikes over the winter ? That would be a great video as i cant see many of them online ! Thanks mate for keeping us moto-vated !!!!

[@dirtniron]

I will look into it. I never had to do that yet, since I live in Southern California, we ride 12 months here. thanks for suggestion Georgi!

[@LebzitoK]

My 2009 Suzuki RMZ 450, takes some time to start, once I get it started. I wait for the engine to became warm. Put it in first gear, while I'm accelerating it losers power and jerks abit, until I change to second gear, than it does the same for all 5 gears. What could be wrong?

[@dirtniron]

sounds like a fuel issue, make sure your fuel delivery system is clean

[@LebzitoK]

@@dirtniron Thanks, much appreciated.

[@EMRElectrical]

Great video man! I have a question, I have a carby 2009 ktm 250 exc-f 4 stroke, can I lay it on its side on a track or will it flood the carb? I ask because sometimes when you fall over and fuel spills out it is harder to start. Thanks

[@dirtniron]

the fuel will come out from the overflow.. you should still be able to start it just fine.. i would not recommend to lay it down on the side willingly .. sometimes you cant avoid it when you crash..

[@AJSsongs]

Hello: I have a Honda CRF 450 R Dirt bike. Could you please kindly tell me step by step on how to kick start this bike. Its a 2007 model. Please tell me the steps I should try before I need to take it to a mechanic. Perhaps your tips will solve the issue for me right here. Please help me. thank you

[@cfvgd]

If you can't start it you should fix it or sell it :D

[@thisseagamer8165]

Do you hold hot start as you kick?

[@dirtniron]

only when hot

[@MrCamacho22]

How do You charge your capacitor ???

[@dirtniron]

kick it over couple times

[@anthonyr6555]

Is it okay to kick halfway if it starts. And has been running.or do you have to kick all the way down. all the time without effort. I mean warm and running

[@dirtniron]

i kick it all the way down always

[@eddieness03]

Great tips . I always did the 3 twist of the throttle . Thanks for video

[@dirtniron]

thanks Eddie!

[@thcpsilocybin9978]

@@dirtniron Do i need to twist the throttle at every environment conditions or only in cold if you think the bike aint gonna start ?

[@yehyarf9949]

Hi Thanks for the helpful videos. I really like them. My kick is stuck and it is very difficult to move it down,what could be the problem?? Thanks

[@dirtniron]

I am not sure, hope your engine is ok. does the bike run?

[@yehyarf9949]

Thanks for the reply, The bike runs well,I can start it by kicking but it's jammed at the beginning,so I need to push really hard to release it and then I can kick it easily.

[@mattb4886]

Yehya Rf mine will stick every once in a while for a sec

[@sundowncamaro1102]

I have a crf 150r and it dosnt wanna stay idling when it warms up and when it first start it idles really high tried cleaning the carb changed the spark plug played with the idle no matter what it won't run right and it is a pain in the ass to start would you have any suggestions? It's a 2015

[@dirtniron]

+Sundown Camaro your pilot circuit might need some adjustments. Try to play with air / fuel screw.. or maybe even go size smaller on the pilot jet. Does it feel little rich from the bottom?

[@sundowncamaro1102]

No it runs fine no spitting or sputtering just won't stay idling I did have to take it to the shop because of timing

[@dirtniron]

+Sundown Camaro make sure your timing and valve clearence are good. Then check your jetting, play with fine carb tunning. That's what I would do.. it's kinda hard to know what it is, I would need to play with it to know more.

[@sundowncamaro1102]

I will do that tomorrow and let you know how it goes thank you so much good to see someone that likes to help there subs keep it up love your content

[@dirtniron]

Thanks bro, hope that helps. Try to lean it out on the pilot circuit I think you have fuel screw on he carb so go in little by little and see what it does. It should raise your rpm, once your rpm stop reacting that's usually good spot.

[@HectorRodriguez-xx3vg]

I have the same bike you have rmz 450 why my bike smoke when is cold is that normal ? In a 4t bike ?

[@dirtniron]

Hector Rodriguez that's probably valve seals. is the smoke little bit blueish ?

[@kipadjiqta]

Hey man! I got a Honda crf250r one week ago but when i start it cold and almost rev limit it there is a blue smoke coming out. Should i sell it or keep it? I don't thing its the valves because i can start the bike with hand cold and warm. Thanks!

[@dirtniron]

sounds like you might need new top end. and possibly check the valve seals as well. Does it smoke once its warm?

[@kipadjiqta]

i will check that tomorrow. if it doesnt smoke when its cold what should i do?

[@dirtniron]

tell me when it smokes. are you warming it up? dont rev it high right after it starts, 4 strokes need some time to warm up on choke and idle.

[@nicholstop8161]

I'm new to dirt bikes and I need to know the proper starting procedure for my crf 230f 2005. I'm familiar with 2 stroke carbureted engines because I've got a couple Kawasaki 550 jetskis and my weedeater and blower. For those i just put the choke on until they pop then turn the choke off and let em get going easily then just get to the task. I've got a 2014 Honda grom and it's easy cuz efi it does everything itself. What I've been doing with my crf 230 has been turning on choke until it pops and let it run for a sec without using any throttle to start it, then I let it idle without choke. After a min I'll give it slow small revs smoothly and it runs cold for a sec then get going. Do I need to change anything with my crf 230 starting procedure please help as I don't wanna fuck anything up.

[@dirtniron]

+Nicholstop : seems fine to me, you are pretty cautious. Warm up is important for 4 stroke. Keep doing it my friend!

[@nicholstop8161]

Dirt N Iron thx

[@Bradmeats26]

I have a 2017 crf 150r, is it fuel injected?

[@dirtniron]

no, you got this one : Keihin 32mm flat-slide carburetor w/ Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)

[@scottkalmus1736]

I recently bought a 2014 YZ250F (fuel injection) in great condition, only about 12 hours on it. When I visited the original owner I asked him to have the bike cold so I can see how long/hard it takes to start it. He was able to turn it over in 3 kicks. My previous bike had an electric start so I never had to experience kicking it over. The compression seems very good, but I have a hard time kicking it over. Is there anything else I need to look over that would make turning it over harder than it should? Great videos by the way.

[@dirtniron]

some bikes have decompression lever of the handlebars, I dont think your bike has it. Perhaps checking valve clearance would be good idea. how many kicks does it take to start ?

[@STORMY-lv9lr]

I have the kawasaki kx250f 2016 how do i have to start it ?

[@dirtniron]

it should be pretty much the same

[@STORMY-lv9lr]

Dirt N Iron yes but its fuel injected right?

[@dirtniron]

Yes

[@kxracingmark4441]

One of my old bikes the clutch doesn't work how do I fix it? If I pull the clutch in it would just jerk and stall when I put it into gear

[@dirtniron]

+KXracingMark first check if your clutch cable works well if you are actually pulling it sufficiently. Then I would take the cover off and inspect it.

[@kxracingmark4441]

Dirt N Iron it feels like the clutch isn't attached or somthing like it comes in super easy

[@dirtniron]

+KXracingMark check your cable, is it connected? Are you pulling the lever?

[@kxracingmark4441]

Dirt N Iron yea I pull it in then put it in gear then just stalls

[@dirtniron]

+KXracingMark you are not engaging the clutch, inspect it, is cable connected to the lever on the engine?

[@blakesidwell9682]

quick question for you! i have a 2015 yz250f. i do lots of trail riding with friends and a little bit of track but not to much. i never rode a yz250 before but i know they are about 20-40 pounds lighter than the yz250f. yet the bottom end is suppossed to be pretty bad on the 2 stroke. i guess my question is can you really feel that weight difference or should i stick with the 4 stroke.

[@dirtniron]

+Blake sidwell it does feel lighter, you can definitely feel it. 250 2 strokes dont really miss the bottom power, they are actually more snappy than 250 4 strokes. I suggest to try one if you have a chance. Power delivery is different but very interesting, I love 250 2 stroke on the trail. I had some seat time on KTM 250 xcfw and I like 250 2 stroke more for my style of riding, more power everywhere. I suggest to give 2 stroke a shot. Good luck!

[@mrvolts9262]

I just found your channel yesterday. Subbing for sure!

[@dirtniron]

+Noneya fuckinbizniz thanks a lot, welcome on board!

[@thomasellerbee2831]

I have a 4stroke and you do not full throttle 3 times and kick thats how you flood it you mean when your kicking it give it a little throttle then Rev it 3 times

[@terrywebb6623]

My son has a four stock Saluki rmz we have change the spork pug and it wornt start can u help

[@dirtniron]

+Terry Webb try another one, make sure you have spark first.

[@terrywebb6623]

Dirt N Iron hi it start back firs a lot then cut out help plz rm 250 four stock

[@dirtniron]

I would clean carburetor, it sounds like a dirty pilot circuit. But its very hard to say like this. I would definitely start at the carburetor.

[@paekeajiab4743]

my rmz 450 2007 (carb) works fine only with choke on... why????

[@dirtniron]

too lean, you need to jet it. .

[@arich2938]

Hey dude love your vids, I have the same bike but a 250. For some reason it only stays on when the choke is on and when I push the choke in it stalls. am I doing something wrong, is there something wrong with the engine or do I need to just leave it idling for a few minutes and then turn choke off

[@dirtniron]

let it warm up first. Does it idle warm?

[@arich2938]

Dirt N Iron I let it warm up and it still does the same thing, it will only idle when choke is out (I can’t ride the bike when choke is in as it stops) as soon as I push it in it shuts off. Even when I push it in slowly I can slowly hear the engine shutting off so I need to keep the revs up or else it’ll shut off. It’s a fuel injected bike so can’t be carby, does the hot start/decompression lever cable have anything to do with it? As I’ve heard if there is excessive slack or too much tightness on the cable it pulls against the inlet and gives the engine too much air or too much fuel? Thanks for your help!

[@calvinditlefsen6138]

I have a 2014 FI kx250f and it runs and idles fine in cold, but once it warms up when I rev it it idles really high, then goes back down to low, then I rev it and it goes really high,then goes back down, idk what the problem is

[@dirtniron]

it can be air or vacuum leak, make sure that your carburetor rubber booth is clean and seals 100% and make sure you run proper jetting and fuel screw adjustment

[@calvinditlefsen6138]

Dirt N Iron it’s fuel injected it doesn’t have a carb

[@dirtniron]

thats right, so look for the air leak, spray some wd40 around the boot/throttle body while engine runs and see if the rpm reacts to it. if yes that means your bike is sucking false air from somewhere..

[@calvinditlefsen6138]

Dirt N Iron is it a big problem if it is sucking false air

[@calvinditlefsen6138]

Dirt N Iron I saved up all summer for this bike and I don’t feel comfortable riding it with this weird idle

[@kmcbalazs2014]

I have a problem at cold start. My Dirtbike start after 10-12 kicks. I think the plug is bad.

[@dirtniron]

replace it, check your jetting and possibly valves