Drz 400 Kick Starter Install

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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?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.

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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.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.

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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.