Hey guys, I am currently in a phase where I overhaul my precious bike. As you can see in an earlier post, I ve installed a new headlight, with the RM fender to follow and perhaps some graphics. Additionally, I am looking into the kickstarter kit for my E, as a backup for the e-start, should it fail me in rather remote areas. Are there any riders here, that have it installed? Whats your experience with it?
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Also, the S-and SM models are said to need less parts, as they have an auto-decompression built in. What about the E? Do I need to change the clutch at all? Thanks for your help! I bought my e second hand, it had the kickstart already on it.
I have probably kickstarted the bike about 5 times, but it always works. I think it auto decomps, and also has a hot start lever that I've never used. It is easy to kick and always surprises me when it actually fires up after one kick. Also it has saved me once, I hadn't done the free power mod and the plug that fails let go. I had drained my battery and it wasn't charging, I had to disconnect the headlight and tail light to use what little charge was left to get me to civilisation, thank god for the kickstart. Thanks for the advice - I will look into the free power mod. Sounds interesting in theory. Tra tra tra tra musica clasica con violin.
As for the fuse - a friend of mine, who maintained MX bikes for years, explained it as follows (kinda makes sense if you think about it): When you kick the bike, the stator provides all th electricity (spark plugs) you need to start the motor. So even if you have a blown fuse, taht very circuit would not be touched at all. I ama tempted to test that, so once I have the kicker installed, I will take out the fuse and see what happens:) Don t worry though, I have learned my lesson - I always carry a bunch of fuses around now:). I installed the kit two years ago on my E, and a few months later my battery died and I have yet to replace it. The bike kicks over no problem, even if it hasn't ran in a while.
The installation was really easy, just laid the bike on its side and took the case off. I have yet to put on the decomp lever, and haven't really encountered a time when I would have needed it. That being said, I too am overhauling my bike and with the new bars I ordered I'll be putting the lever on. It's always good to get inside the bike and see how things work, plus you'll get a good look at the state of your clutch as well. I actually bought a set of clutch plates when I ordered the kit in case mine was worn I could toss it in.
At the end of the day, no one wants to get stuck somewhere with a dead battery in a tricky spot where pop starting is difficult. Go for it.
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I recently aquired DR-Z400S as my first bike. I'm planning to add kickstart kit as backup, so I can start my bike in case of starter/battery failure or flat battery. However, I recently read somewhere that in certain cases, small electrical power is still required to start a bike even with kick start as some bikes can't be started without battery at all. Does it only apply to fuel-injected bikes or what exactly causes this power requirement or I misunderstood something? Can DR-Z400 with kick-start kit installed be started when battery is completely flat or removed?
I have already done this conversion and never tried to kick the bike without a battery, but if my understanding of these matters is correct (based upon previous bikes) there is a slightly different electrical setup required to allow the windings to self generate a current upon a kick that is required from a battery. I'm sure someone on here will correct me/fill in the details if I'm wrong. Regardless, I'm almost certain that no bike will start if you just remove the battery. At the very least I think you have to replace the battery with a capacitor of some size. Sorry I couldnt be of more definate help.
It's a very different bike of course but I guess electrics are electrics. My kick start Enfield came with a standard regulator/rectifier unit in the charging system, like most bikes I understand. However on the Enfield these units are unreliable so I replaced it with a 'power box' unit ( a boyer bransden one). This unit is not only more reliable but also allows the bike to be run entirely without a battery. My guess is that if the DRZ is fitted with a 'powerbox' style regulator it too would run without a battery. If not, then it won't.
I suspect you could retro fit a power box if this was a concern to you. Hope this helps! Slightly off your topic, but why not bump start a flat battery bike or borrow jump leads from some friendly 4 wheel owner? I lost the use of my starter motor (solenoid from memory) on a tour of France some years ago on the first day of the trip, and I spent the next 4 weeks bump starting the bike each and every day and leaving the engine running at 'splash and dash' fuel stops. It was only fixed after I got it back home. Anyway, I would be interested in the correct answer to this thread question; currently running a kickstart Yam TT600R which does not have a battery but it does have a Reg/rec - While staring at the electrics under the seat I have assumed that this is for the 12V lighting circuits only!!? Until I kick it over, there is no power for anything, of course.
The answer is NO, it will NOT run without some power in the battrie. The reason is it has a computer module that needs power. The module is what sets timing, rev limiter and some other things I am not sure about. Anyway I killed my battrie once and it had a little power, but not enough to turn it over. Since I lived on a hill, just bump start it right!
Well it didn't work, so int the shop I went. The guy explained to me why it didn't bump start. That was in 2003 when my bike was new so I don't remember all the technical details. If you plan on running the bike without using the electric start why don't you just get a smaller battery? A small sealed battery will do the job, weight and cost little and last forever. Buy good quality (like Yuasa) and fit it properly to avoid broken plates. Why worry about complicated and expensive modifications?
If you have a kickstart and a battery ignition system your bike will usually still start with a battery too weak to run the electric start and get you to a place where you can replace the battery. On my DR650SE's the batteries last 3 years plus, I never had a battery failing prematurely running up to six bikes at a time over the last seven years and that's with using the electric start. Same for starter motors and solenoids BTW. I have already done this conversion and never tried to kick the bike without a battery, but if my understanding of these matters is correct (based upon previous bikes) there is a slightly different electrical setup required to allow the windings to self generate a current upon a kick that is required from a battery. I'm sure someone on here will correct me/fill in the details if I'm wrong.
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Regardless, I'm almost certain that no bike will start if you just remove the battery. At the very least I think you have to replace the battery with a capacitor of some size. Sorry I couldnt be of more definate help.
Dave Just a quick back up to my last post. Was talking to a mate about this and he has replaced his battery with a 5000uF Capacitor. As the engine kicks over power is generated in the Alternator and the charging circuit sends it to the 'battery'.The Capacitor stores a little and releases it slowly for a fraction of a second allowing the dreaded chip to set itself before starting the bike.Jobs a good 'un! Combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers. Materi persamaan garis lurus kelas 11 pdf. Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more. Is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes! What others say about HU.
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This is one of the best realiaility modifications you can do to the DRZ400. Stock, the DRZ400 does not have a kick starter and this is something some people never feel comfortable with. This is “How to install a kick starter guide” for the DR-Z400. How to install a kick starter on the DR-Z400 Credit to Mr-Cob at ADVrider for this guide.
This is one of the best reliability modifications you can do to the DRZ400. Stock, the DRZ400 does not have a kick starter and this is something some people never feel comfortable with. With this Guide on how to install a kick starter on a DRZ400 you’ll have no problem making the DRZ400 mod!
The Kick Starter Kit, that is sold by Suzuki lists the kit as only fitting the DRZ400E, the kit WILL FIT the DRZ400S, the DRZ400S cylinder head is not machined to accept the manual decompression lever, so it and it’s associated parts are not used, the rest of the kit bolts right in. In this gallery you will find detailed step by step photos and commentary describing how to accomplish this task. This gallery has had photos added that MAKE CLEAR the installation of the kick starter stopper. Thank you “Mark Kanzler” for supplying these photos.