How do you kick start a dirt bike?

i have a suzuki 650 and it has so much compression that i cant start it, it has a compression release valve but it sill a little tricky

With you leg and your foot generally it's not that hard unless your tiny then you just don't Source(s): mechanic and ridding for 29 years

Try kicking it over and then while the engine's spinning quickly close the compression release. Or you could bump-start it.
Compression release valve won't do you any good here - that is not what that is for.
Can't kick start it???You need to eat another 100lbs of potatoes - you is jus a lil thing ain't cha? You could try and push the bike down the road with the clutch in and the bike in second or third, and when you get to running speed, jump ontop of the bike and let go of the clutch.
Or you could invest in a starter motor.
There is an art to kickstarting bikes. It's a lost art now that most bikes have electric starters, but back in my day young feller....

First. Make sure it is tuned up correctly. Some automatic compression releases are set by adjusting the valves to a certain clearance. (I was a Kawasaki mechanic and can only tell you about that. On one model the valve was correctly set when the cylinder compression was at 150lbs.)

Second. Find some old Harley rider to show you how it's done. That is how I learned. Make sure your choke is set, throttle is off, etc., then turn the motor over until you reach the point where you feel the most resistance. Rise up and use your body weight to drive the lever down in a steady arc. Repeat until it starts. If you just stab at the lever over and over you will only tire yourself out although the old Harley riders watching you will get great amusement!
Pro Kawasaki mechanic 1978-2001.
Really bored 2001- present.
Easy my friend, with a good powerful leg!

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