newb question

[haggard 2hundie]

can someone tell me why my kick starter occasionaly kicks back " violently " ?

[0GravityMX]

missing decompressor cable?...assuming its your 200x

[ailll1]

my SX does it also, I solve the problem by repairing my E-start

[haggard 2hundie]

ya 86 200X decompressor cable is there, and i measured the free play to spec in the service manual and its good there.

[Iprefer3]

I think it's just the nature of an engine that has high compression. My old 1984 cr500 used to kill me. I've grown used to it over the years(although it always hurts)lol.

[haggard 2hundie]

i thought it was normal, i just wanted to make sure it wasnt an indication of a problem somewhere

[harryredtrike]

normal on occasion,thats why moto boots go up your shin.my 350x used to kill me and the 200x gets me sometimes when im not paying attention or wearing sneakers

[thestud25]

High Compression.

[haggard 2hundie]

cool thanks guys and yeah its only an occasional shinner, so just to be clear its a good thing then, i mean high compression, not the lumpy shin

[3wheelmecca]

could be timing as well. I had the points misadjusted on my Yamaha 500 and it threw me off. I have gotten the violent kick on my and newrider's 250Rs but thats totally different. Hurts bad.

[Chazz of Blades]

Recoil starters are notirious for jerking back, but high compression is your answer.