SOS Start Switch! Emergency Backup - NIHILO CONCEPTS SOS

[@jjjjjjjjrifufjssjosskenf]

Good idea on the mounting. If it’s for emergency use, I think soldering the wires and heat shrink would be a better idea than those plastic connectors.

[@seanwahl1000]

I had a kickstart added on my bike before it even left the dealer. I just can't take a chance in the mountains.

[@asmith0609]

Thinking about just biting the bullet & buying the kickstarter kit and never having to worry about it.

[@DirtBikeChannel]

It's not a bad idea.... but doing the 3 things I'm suggesting here will not cost as much, take less time, and is likely going to save the day just as well.

[@jmeezy4050]

Ok what the heck. I see what's up here. Can't post anything thats a more reasonable and robust solution. Real cool.

[@rusty78364]

@@jmeezy4050 I think more of what he is saying is these things are easier for some folks who dont want to tear into their engine. to install the kickstarter its not just simply putt out the plug and put it on. you gotta pull the water pump off case cover of unto power valve linkage etc. and some people dont want to tackle that. these other options while might not be as reliable as the ol kick starter its definitely going to save you the other 90% of the time

[@jmeezy4050]

@@rusty78364 Sorry for the confusion. I was talking about my inability to post a link to Amazon to a much more cost efective solution that is also very impressive. Go and search Amazon for an RF controlled 12v relay. You will find one for about 17 dollars. It will mount right behind your number plate somewhere. All you do is wire it up in parallel to your start switch and your done. It comes with a tiny key faub that you can carry in your pack or attach anywhere on your bike. WIRELESS !

[@rusty78364]

@@jmeezy4050 ooh okay gotcha haha! Thats pretty sweet, luckily ive got the 150 xcw tpi so I have e start and kick starter from the factory 👌🏼😬

[@kimojon9665]

I have a 19 300 XCW, TPI, which has the factory kick starter. Best two stroke KTM ever made. I like it better than my 20 for sure. Anyway, still love your vids and you show great ideas for others.

[@kal9906]

Dude! Kyle you sure are hard on those bikes!

[@Danman1972]

You can also keep a small set of alligator clips in your pack. Then you can jump the starter connector where it plugs in behind the tail light or just jump the relay. IF you have a knife you can just pull the switch off and cut the wires and short them to start it. Pretty easy to do. I would be more concerned with the starter being damaged or a battery going dead than I would ever because of damaging a start button. Be really cool if you just took the OEM one off all together and used that one.

[@verdonrocksphotography3510]

nice little peace in mind, very useful , thnx, cheers V!

[@habteselassie]

good idea might be better on the other side to use with left hand to have the right for throttle

[@Sketchytrat]

I’d assume this will work the same for the new tbi bikes? Haven’t seen anyone do it yet.

[@TheTT124564]

What You did right there splicing into that blue wire that is not plug and play or water proof at all . That is one of the worst thing u could do is poke a hole there. It will go green and if it ends up failing both starter switches won’t work. No one splice in doing that just get a water proof cut connector and cut down a few before the plug or even better get a new terminal that goes into that plug and put a new pin in there feeding to that blue wire and have a spare one coming off. Don’t even poke holes in wires u will regret doing it when u have a to find a broken wire and have to look over the harness to find it

[@TheTT124564]

I know that’s what comes in the kit but there is a way better way

[@cwatson42785]

I just wish they would include a Kickstart on all electric start bikes. But in a jamb you can pop start it no?

[@lindenphilippson]

suprised you dont rock the emperor racing pipe guard/skid plate combo

[@olddirtbiker5088]

I had a kickstart installed on my 2016 Husky FE350 at the dealer as I frequently ride alone. About $500 including labor.

[@208enduro]

My backup plan is just bump starting, wouldn’t that work? I have an XC so even if that battery was dead and my e-start button was broken, it should still bump start

[@DirtBikeChannel]

Because many times you aren't in a position when you can bump start a bike easily. Sometimes it is impossible to bump start. I've been there!

[@208enduro]

@@DirtBikeChannel fair enough! I guess there are certain scenarios that it would be impossible to bump start. Tight canyons in southern utah come to mind now.

[@reedramey7394]

I have one of these amazing product

[@jerrywylie8530]

Kyle the bikes have the spot to put a starter on them, why haven't you just put kick starter kit on. Dongles, fancy batteries, switches lol just put the kick starter kit on already

[@DirtBikeChannel]

I actually address this in some depth in the video.

[@davidlyons8278]

Hi. We’re would I get a few of your Dirt Bike shirt..

[@nottingham82]

I really like that button but that is not plug and play. Plug and play does not involve splicing into wires. However I am just being nitpicky since my bike doesn't even have an electric start.

[@beverlyrob4051]

Is it only available for ktm’s

[@DirtBikeChannel]

It can be installed on ANY bike with e-start from what I can tell.

[@krasavshik11]

Honestly it's just too expensive, you can get the switch with same working principal way cheaper on Amazon or Ebay

[@TorqueDorque]

Wish there was a manufacturer that made LIGHTWEIGHT, emergency start only jump starters for these bikes. I would be okay with less capacity for lighter weight. I don't know if I ever kick started my Beta 300 the whole time I owned it. Also never knew that breaking a starter button was all that common but it must be if a backup product exists. Battery seems to be less of an issue on the smaller 2 strokes vs the big bore 4 strokes. The 430 has been a PITA in the cold.

[@mrkawi201]

Antigravity. They have a wide variety of small lightweight jump packs that range in size and cranking amps. They also make a battery that has a built in jump start feature.

[@TorqueDorque]

@@mrkawi201 cool, I will check it out. Thanks!

[@halomemes289]

I bought one yesterday

[@sinistervulcan]

When did the xc / xcw stop coming with back up kickers? My '18 has a one

[@Danman1972]

2020 they stopped. You can add them, but you need to add a capacitor and the kick assembly.

[@lukestreeter]

My 15’ 350XCF does not have a kick starter

[@sinistervulcan]

@@lukestreeter is that a street/ trail?

[@DirtBikeChannel]

Almost all the bikes from all makes have dropped them :(.

[@nathancardwell125]

My 2021 ktm has one

[@Sers0812]

This dude should watch some Videos Enduro Kex then he knows what a real Loopout is

[@nicholasott6268]

do these switches work on the ktm 250xc-f?

[@DirtBikeChannel]

yes, they will work on any e-start bike from what I can see.

[@joe0813]

id toss that plastic splice connector.. all they do is trap water and corrode the wires. just cut, put shrink wrap over the wire, solder and then heat the shrink wrap over the soldered wires

[@thebrothers8022]

Have the exact same chair that he is sitting in, lol

[@dadge2500]

You can make your own easy.

[@DirtBikeChannel]

I said that in the video :)

[@stupidmoto]

$70 for a push button switch? I hate seeing this crap. Cool concept, but this company is ripping people off. That's not cool and it's not good for the sport. You can buy that exact switch for $23 without their logo on it, you still have to wire it anyway...

[@jmeezy4050]

Message me if you want a cool solution that you can buy on Amazon. Its a key faub style control that will work remotely. Just keep it in your backpack.

[@MrSpinefeast]

@@jmeezy4050 what is it im interested

[@jmeezy4050]

@@MrSpinefeast go and search Amazon for an RF controlled 12v relay. You will find one for about 17 dollars. It will mount right behind your number plate somewhere. All you do is wire it up in parallel to your start switch and your done. It comes with a tiny key faub that you can carry in your pack or attach anywhere on your bike. WIRELESS !

[@cwatson42785]

You know you're a guy when you have a recliner next to your beast of a dirtbike!

[@nickcraig2417]

$70 for a switch

[@TM-lw8wn]

uh....no kick starter? and you BOUGHT it anyway? wtf man.

[@rodie4352]

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