Hard to start??? - Page 2

stevied645 · 07-05-2008

try removing the side cover and cleaning up the contacts on the magneto etc

roger the dodge · 07-05-2008

Hi, I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY SONS KX85, you Could Start At The Coil And Check It With An Ohm Meter.you Will Need Repair Manual Cos This Will Have Test Procedure And Correct Ohmage Readings.if Ok Then Move To Stator,again Refer To Manual For Procedure.by Far The Best Way To Sort Electrical Problems Is To Replace With A Part You Know Is O.k But This Is Not Always Possible Unless You Have Someone With Same Bike That Doesnt Mind You Trying! I Ended Up Fitting New Stator Plate. I Wish You Luck,electrical Problems Suck!

c_mcsherry · 07-07-2008

Yes electrical problems do suck. I do have the factory manaul. Just got it. I wil check the coil & stator. I don't think I can check the cdi as I dont' have the special tool required. And I don't have known good parts to try. I will get reading & get back.

stevied645 · 07-07-2008

i have a stator, coil, wiring and cdi unit from a 1990 kx250. i dont know if they will do a 1991 u will have to find out, but if they do and you need any of those parts pm me, i was supposed to be selling them to someone on here from america and postage was going to be about $30 for the lot, let me know.

roger the dodge · 07-07-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by c_mcsherry

Yes electrical problems do suck. I do have the factory manaul. Just got it. I wil check the coil & stator. I don't think I can check the cdi as I dont' have the special tool required. And I don't have known good parts to try. I will get reading & get back.

yeh,cdi is possibility but rare,also fly wheel can lose magnetism but again rare i think.

c_mcsherry · 07-07-2008

Does anyone know if changing the entire electrical system(flywheel, stator, cdi, coil) from my 1991 with one from say a 1992, 93, 94 etc. will work? And if so are there any modifications needed? Has anyone done this succesfully? Thanks again.

dmstarr · 07-08-2008

Please tell me you've checked the connections. Especially the boot.

c_mcsherry · 07-08-2008

Connections have been thoroughly checked. However I will check again.

c_mcsherry · 07-10-2008

I've been working crazy hours and I have military drill this weekend. I will get the electrical system readings and post as soon as I can.

seanc331 · 07-28-2008

Any luck?? I have an 86 KX 125 with the same problem....

reload · 08-03-2008

Try Cleaning The Carb. Remove It . Disasemble Jets, Make Sure You Can See Thru Them. I Find When Mine Get Dirty I Have A Hard Time Starting Any Bike. It's Usually 1 Grain Of Sand In The Little Jet That Has The Tube With All The Little Holes In It. Found That To Be The Case On Hondas, Yamahas Too. Good Luck

greenblur80 · 08-06-2008

mcsherry were in nj u live.i live in toms river so if u ever need i can stop by & look at your bike for ya.i usually go riding in manchester,berkley,whiting or forked river but it's getting hard to go riding in the trails in nj because the cops like to bust ur balls especially within the last 8 months after someone i knew got killed on a quad off lacy rd they been cracking down on "illegal" riding.

MoToMaStR · 08-08-2008

Go out to monmouth county dude. hit farmingdale and howell township. I use to live in lakewood/howell border right on squankum road. I was a little kid, terrorizing my neighborhood on my yz125 10 years ago. freewood acres has good riding too. in lakewood, theres the ledgandary kawasaki trails, its out past the railroad tracks in the wood across from joda and apollo. next to JCP&L building. haha. if you want to know some more sweet spots to ride in central jersey, hit me up bro. laterZ

c_mcsherry · 08-11-2008

Thanks to all who posted. I have not solved the problem yet. However I ihave not even had the chance to even try & start it. Just too busy. I will keep you posted when I can.

Green blur. I live in Manchester and my I work in Toms River sort of. I start my day there then head up north. I have been working crazy long hours between civilian & military jobs. It would really be cool if you could come take a look.

As far as the cops I know what you mean. I used to ride at Asarco. But have heard the cop stories as of late. I heard about that person you know that got killed. Sorry about that. Get back to me and may be we can set something up. My name is Chris the way

josh l.93 · 08-11-2008

try your cdi unit.. i had a mega electrical problem once.. turned out my cdi was caked in mud and water.. i jus sprayed some wd40 on there and waited it out..

by the way it did exactly the same as urs..

josh l.93 · 08-11-2008

i also live in manchester

07-05-2008	#21 (permalink)
stevied645 Wants better weather! BTK Expert Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 727	try removing the side cover and cleaning up the contacts on the magneto etc __________________ *KX250/500 Hybrid LOL Scary Stuff*

07-05-2008	#22 (permalink)
roger the dodge Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 11	Hi, I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY SONS KX85, you Could Start At The Coil And Check It With An Ohm Meter.you Will Need Repair Manual Cos This Will Have Test Procedure And Correct Ohmage Readings.if Ok Then Move To Stator,again Refer To Manual For Procedure.by Far The Best Way To Sort Electrical Problems Is To Replace With A Part You Know Is O.k But This Is Not Always Possible Unless You Have Someone With Same Bike That Doesnt Mind You Trying! I Ended Up Fitting New Stator Plate. I Wish You Luck,electrical Problems Suck! Last edited by roger the dodge : 07-05-2008 at 06:28 PM.

07-07-2008	#24 (permalink)
stevied645 Wants better weather! BTK Expert Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 727	i have a stator, coil, wiring and cdi unit from a 1990 kx250. i dont know if they will do a 1991 u will have to find out, but if they do and you need any of those parts pm me, i was supposed to be selling them to someone on here from america and postage was going to be about $30 for the lot, let me know. __________________ *KX250/500 Hybrid LOL Scary Stuff*

08-08-2008	#33 (permalink)
MoToMaStR The Welder Join Date: May 2008 Location: FL till june, then back to diego! Posts: 28	Go out to monmouth county dude. hit farmingdale and howell township. I use to live in lakewood/howell border right on squankum road. I was a little kid, terrorizing my neighborhood on my yz125 10 years ago. freewood acres has good riding too. in lakewood, theres the ledgandary kawasaki trails, its out past the railroad tracks in the wood across from joda and apollo. next to JCP&L building. haha. if you want to know some more sweet spots to ride in central jersey, hit me up bro. laterZ __________________ Went to the playground! Where all the kiddies play! Pulled out my 240! AND I BEGAN TO SPRAY!

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07-07-2008	#23 (permalink)
c_mcsherry Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Jersey Posts: 20	Yes electrical problems do suck. I do have the factory manaul. Just got it. I wil check the coil & stator. I don't think I can check the cdi as I dont' have the special tool required. And I don't have known good parts to try. I will get reading & get back.

07-07-2008	#26 (permalink)
c_mcsherry Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Jersey Posts: 20	Does anyone know if changing the entire electrical system(flywheel, stator, cdi, coil) from my 1991 with one from say a 1992, 93, 94 etc. will work? And if so are there any modifications needed? Has anyone done this succesfully? Thanks again.

07-08-2008	#27 (permalink)
dmstarr Tree Magnet BTK Expert Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 372	Please tell me you've checked the connections. Especially the boot.

07-08-2008	#28 (permalink)
c_mcsherry Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Jersey Posts: 20	Connections have been thoroughly checked. However I will check again.

07-10-2008	#29 (permalink)
c_mcsherry Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Jersey Posts: 20	I've been working crazy hours and I have military drill this weekend. I will get the electrical system readings and post as soon as I can.

07-28-2008	#30 (permalink)
seanc331 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 10	Any luck?? I have an 86 KX 125 with the same problem....

08-03-2008	#31 (permalink)
reload Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6	Try Cleaning The Carb. Remove It . Disasemble Jets, Make Sure You Can See Thru Them. I Find When Mine Get Dirty I Have A Hard Time Starting Any Bike. It's Usually 1 Grain Of Sand In The Little Jet That Has The Tube With All The Little Holes In It. Found That To Be The Case On Hondas, Yamahas Too. Good Luck

08-06-2008	#32 (permalink)
greenblur80 engine tech Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: nj,usa Posts: 10	mcsherry were in nj u live.i live in toms river so if u ever need i can stop by & look at your bike for ya.i usually go riding in manchester,berkley,whiting or forked river but it's getting hard to go riding in the trails in nj because the cops like to bust ur balls especially within the last 8 months after someone i knew got killed on a quad off lacy rd they been cracking down on "illegal" riding.

08-11-2008	#34 (permalink)
c_mcsherry Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Jersey Posts: 20	Thanks to all who posted. I have not solved the problem yet. However I ihave not even had the chance to even try & start it. Just too busy. I will keep you posted when I can. Green blur. I live in Manchester and my I work in Toms River sort of. I start my day there then head up north. I have been working crazy long hours between civilian & military jobs. It would really be cool if you could come take a look. As far as the cops I know what you mean. I used to ride at Asarco. But have heard the cop stories as of late. I heard about that person you know that got killed. Sorry about that. Get back to me and may be we can set something up. My name is Chris the way

08-11-2008	#35 (permalink)
josh l.93 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 8	try your cdi unit.. i had a mega electrical problem once.. turned out my cdi was caked in mud and water.. i jus sprayed some wd40 on there and waited it out.. by the way it did exactly the same as urs..

08-11-2008	#36 (permalink)
josh l.93 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 8	i also live in manchester

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