1. 2 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
    WR = 2st Enduro & CR = 2st Cross

250-500cc WR300 Kickstart lever

Discussion in '2 Stroke' started by Oldmanshred, Aug 17, 2014.

  1. Oldmanshred Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2009 WR300
    Other Motorcycles:
    Kaw KX250F, Yam YZ250, Suz GS500E
    My 2009 WR300 is an awesome bike but the tiny kickstart lever is killing me. A friend showed me how to go just past TDC and kick like hell to give it a full cycle. Still, I long for a kickstart lever that actually spins it. Does anyone make a longer kickstart lever that fits the 2009 WR300???? It is such a problem I am thinking of getting rid of it. And yet, I love it when it gets going. Please help if you know something.
  2. Glenn haynes Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    western pa
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 wr300
    Other Motorcycles:
    13 yz250f 08yz85 11ktm 65 09 ktm65
    I had the same issue......A pwk carb is the only solution IMO. Almost got rid of mine because I couldn't get it started either. The carb is well worth the $. It starts better and run smoother with more power off the bottom.
  3. justintendo klotz super techniplate junkie

    Location:
    mercer, pa/northwest pa
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    84 250,86 400,87 430,88 250,95 360
    Other Motorcycles:
    99 kawasaki zrx 1100
    is it possible for you to move the kicker ahead a spline or two?..mine is just about leaning forward when its folded in, made a huge difference in my 360. that + lectron+ swift kick makes the beast an easy starter, no compression mod needed.
  4. Dirtdame Administrator

    Location:
    Rock Springs Wy
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    11 WR300,13 WR125,18 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    17 Beta Xtrainer
    My 2011 WR300 was delivered with the kickstarter installed at the wrong position. It wasn't touching the exhaust pipe in the resting position. I could never get the engine to spin adequately. Finally, I noticed that the kickstarter seemed to be at an odd and less than optimum angle, and moved it forward a spline. Now it touches the pipe, and that little extra bit of travel really spins the engine like it should.:thumbsup:
  5. firecrotch Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    north bend, wa
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2009 wr300
    Other Motorcycles:
    2007 ktm 950SM
    Just get a lectron + revloc and it will be a non issue
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  6. ajaxauto Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    You guys are funny I have a 2010 Husky 300 with a bone stock 2006 WR 250 carb and 2002 CR ignition the bike starts so easy and about the only way to stall it is to push the black button on the handle bars AKA Kill switch After racing it since mid 2010 winning a National #1 expert plate last year MR Walt rebuilt it and it is still on the original bore and it starts first kick almost every time. The other day I was out testing getting ready for round 8 of the Nationals when up on the side of a hill I stalled it. Yes I stalled it. I pulled in the clutch pulled the kick starter out balanced my self and gave it a kick. It started in gear and up the hill I went. Now maybe I will tell you what I believe is the secret
    110 Race gas and CR ignition Because I see no other reason This bike flat works
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  7. firecrotch Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    north bend, wa
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2009 wr300
    Other Motorcycles:
    2007 ktm 950SM
    yes it does. My dealer has recently announced hes no long a husky dealer. At first i was "ah crap"- then my riding buddy said id sell that husky if i where you for pennies on the dollar just to dump it and get an old ktm.Then i remembered this same dealer also a 95 cr250 motor in there with a documented 22k miles on it. Then remember all these years i have had to only just buy bearings for my 300.
    Then laughed it off. People who don't have this bike don't get it
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  8. Husky Gordon Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR 300
    Other Motorcycles:
    KLX 400r
    I dont understand the problem. My 2009 Wr 300 is stoock and Im sure some where along the line someone rejetted the carb. It starts great. Last night is a prime example of my starting procedure: the bike has not run for two weeks, lean the bike to the lefty till gas comes out the overflow, straighten the bike up, get on with tennis shoes and kick twice and it runs. The only time it doesnt start that easy is when the plug is in the pipe.
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  9. WVdag Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Smithville, West Virginia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2007 WR250 W/300 kit, 2013 CR125
    Other Motorcycles:
    1987 Harley FXLR 10th year edition
    Hahaha, done that before!
  10. PowerKord Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Notheast Ohio
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2008 WR 250 Sold
    Other Motorcycles:
    2014 Sherco SE-R 250
    Yeah that always pisses me off!