Yamaha XT500 - COLD & HOT Starting - Tips, tricks & hacks

[@dochonk961]

He really knows what he's talking about, good post.

[@bringthekickback]

Thank you my friend 🙏

[@klausl.2212]

You Sir, are A proud Owner of a 10K+ '76-model! Did you mention that later models have a 5° degree forward ankle cylinder? It's about cooling. Keep on uploading! Temporary You are my favorite channel🫡

[@hodaka1000]

Look for : X2 Universal Motorcycle Side Trunk Hard Case 22L Saddlebags

[@daniellange2093]

fantastic thank you!! more xt500 content please!

[@Hertog101]

Vet filmpje Wes. Yamaha XT500 echt mooie motor.

[@bringthekickback]

@@Hertog101 thanks 🤟🤟

[@BerniesBastelBude]

running on the 1st kick - awesome!

[@bringthekickback]

Cheers buddy!

[@HenryGT3RS]

Besser den Kicker beim starten immer kurz unten lassen. Dann langsam mit Fuß nach oben nehmen. So währe es ganz richtig!👍

[@BerniesBastelBude]

@@HenryGT3RS das stimmt!

[@sandorjablonkay5478]

beautiful example of an XT 500

[@bringthekickback]

Thanks mate! 🤟

[@tinah4711]

That's one pretty XT you have there!

[@PONSR500]

Muchas gracias!

[@mofosheee01]

Hello.................could you tell me where the magneto flywheel would be lined up to when the kick indicator is visible in the kick window? I'm thinking around the "T" mark. Great videos Thank you

[@bringthekickback]

There's a T (timing) and a F (fire) mark. Have you checked the workshop manual?

[@adrianhochmann3091]

choke has never worked on my bike. if its warm an I put in the choke just for fun, the bike turns of immediately, if its cold never ever did the choke help to start her up. do you have tips how to fine-tune the choke settings? or open up the carburettor if you suspekt there might be to much fuel in the carb and its not possible for the spark to ignite

[@klausl.2212]

About hot start: when push white button on carb: don't touch throttle-grip. It's about 1,5mm. Very sensitive

[@bringthekickback]

That’s a very good addition! Thanks

[@pipercubj3-fo8od]

you could fit an electrical starter made by Nuts and bolts in france : the "xstart" starter kit so simple !

[@bringthekickback]

Hell yeah! But that does take the soul away a bit, does it not?

[@HervéHamon-x4i]

@@bringthekickback the kit is very easy to remove and totally reversible! if you can't kickstart because you knee is damaged...it is the only way to ride it

[@bringthekickback]

@@HervéHamon-x4i we are the Kickback Company. So not fitting an e-starter. But thanks for the advice! We also mention it in the XT mod video

[@klausl.2212]

When kick: leave kick crank in lowest position (approximately 1,5 second) till running. There is "anti-kick-back-mechanism" Most people get feared. I'm just a mechanical dumbo😊

[@bringthekickback]

Thanks Klaus for your addition. That is what someone taught me as well. That mechanism is known to break off tough.

[@klausl.2212]

It's about 3 parts: rachet wheel, torsion spring and kick gear sprocket. Often the rachet wheel is broken. When find little broken pieces on bottom of right side cover, it can easily replaced. Prevent bruised right ankle.😂

[@klausl.2212]

"Anti-kick-back"- mechanism is Japanese genius! Like a normal rachet. But not horizontal. Works axial

[@bringthekickback]

@@klausl.2212 Haha beautiful Klaus, you know your mechanics. Have you been riding these bikes for a long time?

[@klausl.2212]

Timing and a new capacitor is a big issue. I prefer "dynamic method" with Strobo-timing-light

[@ronwest7930]

If it doesn't start right away or if you accidentally goosed the throttle. let the bike sit for a while before trying again.

[@petermoygannon698]

The thilthiest kickback I ever got was from that dinousour . Felt like broken ankle . Probably was .

[@hhh602]

Wow. He can actually kick-start a kick-start motorcycle

[@bringthekickback]

Learned the hard way. Trust me🤣