Author Topic: Bought a KX500 1986. Except no kickstarter. :(. I need help to start it.  (Read 2051 times)

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Offline SurfNTurf

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I just bought a 1986 KX500. It runs, but its hard to start it with out a kick starter. I need help finding one or something to get it going again. Please i need help, its a very good bike. Compatible parts or some ideas on how to get it running again. Thanks much appreciated.

Offline twosmokerider116

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I just bought an 86' KX500 too!  :mrgreen: 

Could you use any of these?: 
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=kx500+kick+lever

A little pricey if you ask me.
86' Kx500 Pro Circuit Platinum, FMF Turbine Core II

Offline tcoop474

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Welcome both of ya. I also have an 86.
Yes parts are not cheap i snagged my kicker off ebay for 75$.
as far as compatability just go to any parts website and compare the part # of ur k5 to any other yr k5 or 250, 125 ect.
86 k5 Pro Circuit Exhaust, bored .30 over all i know about it,
(restoration)
89 trx250r bored 68mm, Lrd exhaust, boyesen reeds, nacs graphics, k&n filter and more, currently under going complete rebuild.
87 trx250r bare frame (restoration)

Offline allan1353

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Offline SurfNTurf

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Yeah, i've been looking for a kickstarter assy pedal. pn 13064. Its hard to find that one for the model. But will the other ones work? Models 88-04, will those work?