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ballzoutkx500

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is this a problem
« on: November 01, 2007, 10:07:44 AM »
is it common for a kx 500 to back fire while kicking it over. IT isn't doing it while running and it isn't doing it every time maybe 1 time out of every 10-15 kicks and it makes a loud pop just wondering if it is normal like a build up of fuel burning or is something failing on me in the engine.
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Offline kaw rider

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Re: is this a problem
« Reply #1 on: November 01, 2007, 11:07:15 AM »
is it backfiring out of the exhaust or carb.
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Re: is this a problem
« Reply #2 on: November 01, 2007, 11:16:37 AM »
out of the pipe
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Offline Danger4u2

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Re: is this a problem
« Reply #3 on: November 01, 2007, 01:42:39 PM »
Mine does the back fire every once in a while. And man is it loud.  Sounds like a large hunting rifle.
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Re: is this a problem
« Reply #4 on: November 01, 2007, 02:32:35 PM »
My bike does it and so does my buddies CR5.  Most big 2-strokes I have seen do it from time to time.  My snowmobile did as well. 
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Offline KXcam22

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Re: is this a problem
« Reply #5 on: November 02, 2007, 04:16:55 AM »
Mine does it occasionally when it's warm and I kick it like a girl (when tired).  Normally it doesn't. Cam.
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Offline kx666

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Re: is this a problem
« Reply #6 on: November 02, 2007, 02:52:08 PM »
...a good reson to start the kick at TDC

 :lol: the first k5 i started was a used one that was just brought in trade... nice good back fire, slamed my knee into the handle bars and every one at the shop laughing...
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Re: is this a problem
« Reply #7 on: November 04, 2007, 11:26:27 AM »
kick it like you mean it.
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Re: is this a problem
« Reply #8 on: November 06, 2007, 08:29:19 AM »
 My 04 KX500 has never backfired ( the noise ) when kicking. I have had it kick back a little against my foot, when I am tired and not giving it a  100% manly kick.
   If you figure out why that happened, please post it. 
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