How To Kick Start A Honda XL500R Or XR500 Motorcycle

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15 жыл бұрын

I thought this would be helpful for any new Honda XL500 or XR500 motorcycle owners. See it at www.hoohoohoblin.com/HondaXL50... The bike doesn't want to start unless you do everything right, and if you make a mistake you can really hurt your foot. I demonstrate proper cold kickstarting procedure in flip-flops to prove it's safe and easy to start once you know how to do it. When I first got the bike, I was afraid to go anywhere on it, and even stalled it in traffic and had to push it to the sidewalk because I couldn't get it started again. Hope you never have to go through that, or the chronic sore instep of the improper kicker. The Honda XL500R motorcycle was designed so that you can kick start it in gear with the clutch pulled in, or in neutral without pulling in the clutch. See more pictures and info about my bike at www.hoohoohoblin.com/HondaXL50... If you click on the ads there, I get a nickel to help pay for my web hosting.

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@Roger.Coleman1949 13 жыл бұрын

I had an XL500R new in '83, after reading favourable reviews in ' Bike ' magazine.I never had problems starting it, having been used to British singles with heavy flywheels which were easy.However, in the first week of ownership, after starting it on the first couple of turns,a blip of the throttle caused it to backfire and there was a ' pop ', and something flew in the air past my face, it was the whole carburettor body blown off the barrel !.It was repaired under warranty.

@obedramirez2891 9 жыл бұрын

Wow my foot is in pain... First time riding it today good thing I found this!!! Much appreciated

@Rx7man 3 жыл бұрын

The first thing I do on any big thumper is disable the automatic decompression if I have an option for a manual decomp.. I found them to be unreliable and THAT leads to injury First, NEVER apply any throttle Second, roll it over a few times with the decompression engaged (use choke if it's cold enough to need it) Third, release decomp, roll it until is stops (that's the beginning of the compression stroke, not TDC as he says in the video) Fourth, roll it just a little farther, THAT is TDC and where you want to actually start from Lastly, using a strong but smooth kick, it'll fire right up. I'll do one better than flipflops, I'll do it barefoot, it wasn't much above freezing here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m5-Ap7V02rS3fp8.html

@hawaii1987 9 жыл бұрын

Great video. He's absolutely right about the decompression cable being properly adjusted. I have owned 4 XLs (2 currently) and I can start them first kick cold without finding Top Dead Center because the decompression is properly adjusted. Happy riding!!!

@hoohoohoblin 9 жыл бұрын

***** Thanks!

@joemcmana 11 жыл бұрын

thanks for this vid i just got 1 and i kicked it over all day ,and my foot is really sore now lol but after i watched this it starts in 1 kick now thank you ... gotta love youtube

@jknengr796 13 жыл бұрын

The xl500 is a great bike! A classic. I still have my '79 that I bought while in h.s. and have no thoughts of ever selling it. The paint may be slightly faded, but it runs fantastic. BTW: Real men don't need the electric start...

@bananasrotate7821 4 жыл бұрын

Aw yeah, nothin' like breaking your foot on the kickstart of an XR500 in the morning! 😎

@garrettakol4117 4 жыл бұрын

I've done this like 6 times today hahaha fml

@dcrikki7367 5 жыл бұрын

You, sir, are a gentleman and a badass! That part when you kickstarted the motor at the end was so cool! And in flipflops no less! Men in flipflops are always more interesting in my view.... 👍🏼

@wilsjane 3 жыл бұрын

Do you like guys who ride in jeans shorts.? Mine are cowhide leather. 😊

@NcalBiker 15 жыл бұрын

Hoohoo, thanks for the insight. We have emailed before, talking about that elusive luggage rack. Found one. My '82 500r didn't have the kicker compression release when I bought it, only the manual lever. You are right, they will hurt you unless you do it right. I still don't have the nerve to try it with flip flops, but you illustrated a good point. Thanks again. J in the other end of the state.

@lipevolcom2 14 жыл бұрын

Wow thats an lovely classic bike and u know ur bike really well!!

@harryrissik3310 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, this was hugely helpful!

@kevin-1396 7 жыл бұрын

Now that's the way to start one of these beasts. Good job!

@hoohoohoblin 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@N3LP 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video should of found it before I almost broke my foot kicking mine yesterday I got xD

@emsley2 14 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. i bought an old the great condition 1982 XL500R recently. I used to have a brand new XL250S in 1979 when I was a bit (Lot) younger. Having this vid sure gives me a bit more confidence to start my wee brute. Still get the occasional kick back when I try to get things happening on a cold morning but always get her turning over nicely. Only thing I've found is my speedometre is about 20kms or more out (Under) so not sure how this can be recalibrated (Or not). Cheers Kiwi

@garrylearmonth9313 2 жыл бұрын

I had a xl 500s and absolutely loved it, my mate bought a xl500r and it took him ages to start the thing, he hated it so much that he got rid of it...............

@elektrolyte 7 жыл бұрын

What a beautifully video. That is how I remember it.

@hoohoohoblin 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@TheMlf 11 жыл бұрын

Alright thanks! I just got a little intimidated when i seen the video called motorcycle kicks like a mule but ill put up a video when i get my bike it looks alot like yours.

@garrett3055 4 жыл бұрын

IfIhadADollarEverytimeArielHelwaniGotRoasted if your scared to kick I wouldn’t get this bike lol

@JarMan_25 13 жыл бұрын

@hoohoohoblin That´s what I meant. It must be a XL 500 S engine when it´s from 1978, because the R model was build from 1982. The R model has an additional manual decompression (which is sometimes very useful to me). But what I wanted to say: you could generally say "How to kickstart a XL500 / XR500" ;-) There aren´t too many differences between the R and S models. I have 2 of them. These are great bikes. I love them. Oh and great tutorial and webpage!

@yuriismywaifu203 3 жыл бұрын

Hell yes! I bought one of these recently and I couldn't get it started for the life of me! Even when it was hot, I'd kick on it for 5 minutes before It'd start. I've gotta try it this way.

@hoohoohoblin 3 жыл бұрын

This way will work. I’m glad you found my video. You’re going to love this motorcycle.

@yuriismywaifu203 3 жыл бұрын

@@hoohoohoblin Thank you. I got some work I have to do to the bike before it's ready to ride but I already know I'm gonna like it!

@Danon 15 жыл бұрын

Spot on instruction vid...I used to fire up my brother's '80 XL-250S with my hand

@democratjoe 14 жыл бұрын

Just about to get a bike similar to one of these ('82 XR500), Hopefully this helps a lot.

@HawX. 9 жыл бұрын

1st. never wear slippers for turn on a motorcycle.

@hoohoohoblin 9 жыл бұрын

Excellent advice.

@Darklordkime 8 жыл бұрын

+hoohoohoblin lol I've started my RE Bullet with bare feet.

@hoohoohoblin 8 жыл бұрын

+J HNV. I have started my Bullet with my hand. Terrible dangerous thing to do, but I had to try it. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j9KaprKcrpi3Zmw.html

@Darklordkime 8 жыл бұрын

Might as well.

@SteveWrightNZ 14 жыл бұрын

the oldskool fourstrokes can backfire real bad, and some of them can be really nasty. Modern fourstroke singles have automatic centrifugal decompressors built into the exhaust camshaft, so they are much better behaved.

@SteelHorseman 8 жыл бұрын

Old school! Love it!!

@hoohoohoblin 8 жыл бұрын

+The Steel Horseman Kickin' it old school! Thanks.

@wabashofutah 14 жыл бұрын

Nice vid, I just had to find the "Sweet spot" (TDC) on a XR650R and it was as easy to start as a KV75 ;)

@samihasib 13 жыл бұрын

@hoohoohoblin thanks a lot for reply mate. now please help me understand one last thing, that is: by letting the air-fuel mixture out of cylinder you essentially create a vacuum (when piston hits bottom end) right ? how that helps to start the bike ?

@alumpnone07 13 жыл бұрын

@hoohoohoblin hey do you have to always prime it like that even when its warmed up because its starts sometimes first kick and sometimes more than five kicks even when its warmed up.

@nosrednugj 12 жыл бұрын

I've just bought a 1984 Yamaha xt600, and it's very difficult to start. I've read your comments, and I'd like to know a little more about the 'click' that you are referring to. After watching this video a few times I went out and tried to start it, with no luck. I do have a new spark plug on order, hoping that helps. I'm finding top dead center, pushing through it, returning the kicker to the top, and then kicking all the way to the bottom. Not much luck so far. Any suggestions?

@glenwallace6314 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought a 1982 xl500r that hasn't been started since 2004. I have a lever under the clutch lever that I guess is a secondary decompression lever? Drained the tank and am going to remove and soak the carb in cleaner next. The bike sat in heated storage it's entire live. 3000 miles on the clock. Original owner old as balls, never dropped. $500. Will be a deal if it starts.

@hoohoohoblin 3 жыл бұрын

These are great bikes. I bet it starts right up after you get it cleaned.

@TheMlf 11 жыл бұрын

Well because of finacial issues i wasn't able to get that 79' xl500 but i'm getting some money within a week and i found a 93' XR600R for 1000 OBO I hope I get this one it's really clean so if all goes well ill be getting it. I'll keep you updated and make a video if i get it.

@yves3560 7 жыл бұрын

I have a Yamaha XS650 (twisted ankle version, no decompressor) I used to have one in my younger days and had no problems kicking it. But the one I own now scares the hell out of me. It twisted my ankle so bad 3 weeks ago I'm still limping a bit. :D

@hoohoohoblin 7 жыл бұрын

Yes. Even if you do everything right, it is still a little scary.

@itsoundzgood 14 жыл бұрын

Thank you man!

@ScottMiller-tu3gg 5 жыл бұрын

Judging from the knee dent in the gas tank, I`m not sure I would follow this procedure. You want to kick it down slowly until top dead center - with the key OFF. It shouldn`t take 4 kicks to find TDC. Once you find TDC, then turn the key on and kick it!

@emsley2 14 жыл бұрын

Thanks yes I think the speedo was set up initially for a 23" front wheel where as the current one on my bike is 21". Will need now to go out behind my wife while she drives the car to help me calibrate as you mention!

@50cliber 12 жыл бұрын

@hoohoohoblin wow dude that is crazy it has never hapend to me but i have only been on a 125cc so lol and thanks for the info :)

@kevinwebber1746 8 жыл бұрын

First I'd like to thank you for your video, it was helpful when I got my first bike, 82 XL500 this year. I was wondering if you have any input on what a good gearing might be for highway. I do a lot of trail riding, really mellow stuff though, but to get to the trail I'm finding myself letting a lot of cars by on the small highway. The bike can go fast in spurts, but I feel like the engine is screaming if I keep it at 60-70. Maybe it's okay, but just feels painful so I don't keep it pinned like that often. I cruise it take my time. I would like to get a tad bit more speed, or maybe not even speed just quiet it down a bit not stress the engine as much.

@hoohoohoblin 8 жыл бұрын

Mine has a 14-tooth sprocket in the front, which is bigger than stock, for more top end speed. It cruises pretty good on the freeway. On really steep trails off road it bogs down a little bit in first gear and I have to slip the clutch.

@mikerafonemusic6177 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 39 on back and 15 on front its top end fast..it was like that when i bought it

@brasmussen81 14 жыл бұрын

Good looking bike! What year is that?

@terrahominem5342 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the super helpful video. I just bought a 1980 honda xl 500s. In your video you mention the lack of a tachometer, and on the speedometer the numbers that indicate gears relative to speed. Is that really accurate? It seems really high to me--second gear to 40 mph, and 3rd at 55?

@hoohoohoblin 7 жыл бұрын

I don't pay attention to those shift indicators. They seem really high to me too. They might actually indicate the redline in each gear.

@emsley2 14 жыл бұрын

@hoohoohoblin My XL500R was real difficult to start today (yesterday almost first pop) and went on to crack and backfire on every de exceleration. What do you think? Bad fuel? carb prob? Always welcome your thoughts. Cheers Doggoman

@GravvyTrain 12 жыл бұрын

@hoohoohoblin I have my xl500's clutch cover off , and there is a front balancer on the right of the cam chain. The stud that goes in the flange on the balance shaft guide was broke so I replaced it but I dont know if there is supposed to be a spring there? Do you know what the adjustment of this 'front balancer' will affect?

@emsley2 13 жыл бұрын

@hoohoohoblin yeah ta for that. Stared easily yesterday and running ok with power etc ok but still big cracks/bangs on de exceleration. Sounds like I'm shootin a rifle!! I suspect carb issue too.

@emsley2 13 жыл бұрын

@emsley2 Yeah had carb cleaned and seems fine although one weird thing about this bike is that it's easy to start on full choke when cold but if I cut it while on choke idle straight aftter it's really difficult to start again? Not sure what that's about but if I thrash it it gets flooded so have to leave it a bit. Heard of this before?

@elbaguer1 13 жыл бұрын

@Thrashvel It can back fire and kick back. I had one of those back in 85 and it broke my anckle. Wish this video was availabe back then would've saved me a world of pain, still hurts sometimes after all those years.

@blazefantastic8379 5 жыл бұрын

I just got one,trust me he does not lie when he said it will hurt your foot

@hoohoohoblin 5 жыл бұрын

True!

@Stoneyx420 12 жыл бұрын

@hoohoohoblin yaa man i got lots of shoes my cr480r ripped apart from the bike kicking back. even my xr650r has ripped a couple apart

@dariloco87 14 жыл бұрын

good video !

@DarkStarZN 14 жыл бұрын

I wonder if this technique could apply to 2-stroke bikes as well?

@davidmuse1351 8 жыл бұрын

Hoohoohoblin, I'd like to see more XL500 videos! Also, have you investigated upgrading your stator for brighter lighting?

@hoohoohoblin 8 жыл бұрын

+David Muse Thanks. Now that I have a dirtbike, I don't ride the XL500 off road anymore, so I haven't done much on it lately. I haven't upgraded the stator, as it works fine the way it is, and I don't ride at night very often.

@davidmuse1351 8 жыл бұрын

Understood -- and probably a smart move to stay off of it at night in Los Angeles.

@mikerafonemusic6177 2 жыл бұрын

Cant you buy an led headlamp?

@TheMlf 11 жыл бұрын

Hey im 14 pretty strong about 6 foot tall and got some weight on me do you think i can kick start a 79 xl500 it will be my first bike, I know its pretty big but i rode my first bike ever 2 days ago and it was a honda 450 so i know i could handle a 500

@emsley2 14 жыл бұрын

My Honda has a manual decompression lever just under the clutch as well as the automatic one attached to the kick start itself. To be honest I haven't really used it at all but am wondering if I pull it in while kickstarting will it stop the risk of kickback? Is that what this is meant to achieve? Cheers

@boobsmaster 14 жыл бұрын

i had an xl 250 and the decomp cable broke but it was just a 250 so i could just kick through it. my cr 500 2 stroke was the killer but i started it in sandles somtimes too.

@c4tze 12 жыл бұрын

@hoohoohoblin just wait until it does a klick, not that loud like those normal cylinder at the top clicks and then go and kick it, try it ... im doing that on a 1982 xl 500 s (which you can see idling and reving in my video list) and it works wonderfully ... even if shes cold it usually works on 1st try, sometimes 3 trys. same when she had a failed ignition by running at low rev on 5th gear and the engine is hot. trust me - it works on my baby :)

@GravvyTrain 12 жыл бұрын

hoohoohoblin , Are you aware of a way to install a tachometer for the xl500r or any of the same engines from 79-82?

@josephb1911 11 жыл бұрын

I just purchased a 79 xr500. I'm going to restore but have trouble removing the rear wheel any suggestions.?

@benswayze1016 11 жыл бұрын

will this work with an 84 XL 350r mine takes more then afew kicks to start

@mrpistonrecaro6483 3 жыл бұрын

This and the 350x are tuff to start. Had a 250r and that was real easy compared to the 4 stroke

@GravvyTrain 12 жыл бұрын

@hoohoohoblin what is the oil capacity for this bike? Just got one, don't have the manual, and I cannot find the capacity online. thanks.

@Shupavin 12 жыл бұрын

@hoohoohoblin I've never heard of a broken foot from a 4-stroke, but the 2-stroke 500's are REALLY mean (I have one, and I know how mean it is).

@samihasib 13 жыл бұрын

what is this compression release thing ?

@MalyGosx 12 жыл бұрын

I have an 84 XT600 and my decompression lever isn't setup so i have to do it manually, i have started it before but i don't want it to kick back on me, any tips?

@kevlargood8395 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. Could anyone tell me the length or measurements of the seat for a 1982 xl 500 R? Been looking a while for one,as the one on mine has been cut down.

@tsounas 12 жыл бұрын

@hoohoohoblin If you don't kick it all the way down it may kick back, when the gasoline explodes when your foot is near the top end. I'we heard that some have even broken their foot when the kickback has been so powerful. Just be careful! :)

@zendy555 8 жыл бұрын

Today I was with my friend tried to start XR 600, and after 2 hours we gave up. A friend hurt his leg, and I am totally exhausted.

@hoohoohoblin 8 жыл бұрын

+zend3r|cz There's only one way to start it. If that doesn't work, you should check for spark and make sure the carb is clean.

@1hit2doom 13 жыл бұрын

My dad let's me drive without DL if i only drive when he watches. i can drive pretty well and start it WHEN IT RAN BEFORE Of course i am listening, but i just wanted to start it cold. and thanx to you i did it like 2 minutes ago =) thanx alot (forgot the choke)

@idus 11 жыл бұрын

is this a 6v system or 12?

@victorcarrero4852 9 жыл бұрын

Man that's a cool bike I wanted to buy 1 just like that ever since my motorized bicycle died hey do you need a license for 1 of those bikes?

@hoohoohoblin 9 жыл бұрын

If you get the street legal one with a license plate, you need a motorcycle drivers license. If you get the off road only version you don't need a license to ride it off road.

@lostsledder 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video thank you

@hoohoohoblin 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome

@elbaguer1 13 жыл бұрын

@alumpnone07 It can back fire and kick back. I had one of those back in 85 and it broke my anckle. Wish this video was availabe back then would've saved me a world of pain, still hurts sometimes after all those years.

@alumpnone07 13 жыл бұрын

my compression release lever broke and its hard as hell to start i cant believe it has that much compression! wow!

@buckwheat7424 7 жыл бұрын

i had one of those with the kickstarter shaft broken clean at the case. I'd have to push start it, but as easy as just pushing the bike a few feet is all. Put it in second gear, gas on, choke on, and preferably on hard ground, like asphalt, pull the compression release handle on the bars and start pushing, the motor will start to turn over, throttle none, and let go of the compression release like magic the motor would be running. Only it had a history of stalling in a pocket of sand that I'd have to push out of to a high point to start.

@hoohoohoblin 7 жыл бұрын

Mine doesn't have the handlebar compression release, so it's a lot harder to push start, but my Royal Enfield has a handlebar compression release and it is easy to push start the way you describe.

@buckwheat7424 7 жыл бұрын

they're so temperamental. only a few days ago trying to start an 83/84 xr500r after changing a air cut of valve ( the idle screw was all the way out.) felt like i broke an ankle trying to kick it in tennis shoes and it kicked back also , it was hangin up just like in your video rolling over TDC, I gave just a little more slack in the kicker C/release cable and it fixed that. .. rode it since 1987 only added gas changed oil but rarely the filter, never ever looked at screens, gas and oiled the chain, cleaned the air cleaner. never washed it, started chiseling off the caked on dirt a year ago. the chain and sprockets are finally wearing out along with the sliders. i bought it from a weekly desert racer, it's tough bike. the one i had without the kickstarter the 82, had way more power than the 83 6 speed. the 6 speed is a Cadillac.

@wasatchm 10 ай бұрын

so is it pretty much the same process to start an xl500/600 from the 80's? or are some years different? I take none of the XL's thru the 1980's had electric start did they?

@hoohoohoblin 10 ай бұрын

I don’t know. I would hope they came up with a better way to do it. Those bikes might have some kind of automatic compression release that works better.

@starkumpel 12 жыл бұрын

hey , nice starting, i . boots !

@ramonarevalo8088 6 жыл бұрын

Do you ever set the choke back down or not ? I don’t know anything about this bike I just bought one today

@hoohoohoblin 6 жыл бұрын

Yes. Turn the choke off after a few minutes when it is warmed up enough to run with the choke off. On mine I close it halfway after a couple of minutes, and then after a couple more minutes I turn it all the way off,

@darylstricker1353 10 жыл бұрын

looking at one of these this weekend, dumb question but if your in a pinch could you not just roll start it (yes might take some speed but is it possible)

@hoohoohoblin 10 жыл бұрын

Maybe, but the compression is high, and the motorcycle is light so the back wheel may just lock up and skid.

@bairdandrew77 9 жыл бұрын

***** I can vouch for that.. I tried before just for fun in 1st gear and the wheel locked up.

@Buelligan88 8 жыл бұрын

+bairdandrew77 You have to snick it up into 2nd or even 3rd for push starting.

@stephanieengland758 9 жыл бұрын

Hi I have a Honda 1979 XR500. I fixed all the electrical part so now the spark plug works fine. Problem is; engine won't start. After iI did the compression test I got 40PSI only and then I put just a little gas through the spark plug hole. Then I got a better noise and a better sound as if it would get to start. But it still won't after doing all the right adjustment with the throttle and the choke. Can someone help me? I'm getting disappointed and can't wait until my bike works!! Thanks, Stéphanie

@hoohoohoblin 9 жыл бұрын

+Stephanie England I bet you need to properly clean out the carb. If you take off the air filter and spray some starter fluid in and it starts, then you need to open up the carb and clean it out. It is pretty easy to do.

@stephanieengland758 9 жыл бұрын

I did this and then I was able to reach almost 80PSI. I probably need to clean everything not just the upper side of the carburetor. Thank you very much for the answer and also for your other videos :) Really helpful considering nothing can be found online (haynes manual&parts) or in store here in Canada! I appreciate it :)

@svthy8827 8 жыл бұрын

Aero start

@TheBlabla1996 8 жыл бұрын

+Stephanie England and your valve seat are still good? maybe if your grind your valves a little it will help.

@stephanieengland758 8 жыл бұрын

+Mitchell HürenKamp thanks I'll do so! I adjusted the clearance and the moto started! Then I had a surpsied after a few rides; camshaft was broken in half. I rebuild it with a system of brass bushing (invented by me hehe) and she's almost starting again. Definitely need to ajdust or take a look at the valves. thanks for you reply :)

@ShaneRo182 14 жыл бұрын

@jellyking12345 on bigger bore bikes the motor could backfire if kicked wrong. once you get at about 250cc you'll have problems kicking the bike if you don't do it right. but anyway the bikes kickstarter will kick back up and jam your foot.

@2RECKLESSx 12 жыл бұрын

i have a honda xr500r ( 1984 ) and no matter how many times i bring the kick start down it just wont stop LOl it dosent hit that TDC could it be im low on gas ( i am low on gas but i had it on reserve ) please help me

@NcalBiker 15 жыл бұрын

It must be the utilitarian in us. Ha. The torque, power curve, fuel mileage, and yes, the sound. Until recently 500cc motorcycles were "the benchmark" until manufacturers started upping thee ante to 650cc. I miss my old 64 Triumph Tiger, but not the hassle of keeping it in tune. Even though, I may be chasing a bullet in the near future. What is it about British 500's?

@muhamadnoval4892 4 жыл бұрын

Cool bike

@hoohoohoblin 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@marolius 5 жыл бұрын

hi guys i just bought a engine of this bike i want to ask if this engine or bike its good enought for long and Continuous ride, like 2 hours riding or more ? thankyou

@hoohoohoblin 5 жыл бұрын

Yes. It can run all day.

@SiskyouRider 12 жыл бұрын

I cant believe im commenting here. Turn on the gas, turn on the choke, gently kick the bike over untill your at TDC (top dead center) compression stroke. Then w/out giving the bike any throttle, give it a strong swift kick. Repeat the TDC part and try again untill it fires. If it wont start then your not getting spark and or fuel. Starting a bike is only like 1% of the skill it takes to ride one. Be safe :)

@mukans 12 жыл бұрын

you never finish learning eh? now im a bit wiser, didnt know bout such thing, kicking until tdc comp.stroke... bikes i met with, were different, at least i didnt have to search for that spot where you kick save, one of mines does that too if i kick too slow and weak, but starts - gas on, choke on, ignition, kick out, kick, bla bla bla, thanks anyway :)

@tomg1234 14 жыл бұрын

Do all the Xl500's have 27BHP?

@hambrgr6283 5 жыл бұрын

Can it be done barefoot coldstart!

@mikerafonemusic6177 2 жыл бұрын

Wasted my hip with a boot on..got it goin the hard way. I put a sliced piece of hose on my choke rod because it wont stay up

@johnandmorehb3422 5 жыл бұрын

Dont you have a decomp hendle on the leftside of the steering?

@hoohoohoblin 5 жыл бұрын

Nope. On these Hondas they just put it on as part of the kickstart lever. Most other motorcycles have decompression on the handlebar. I wish this one did.

@tomg1234 14 жыл бұрын

Do these have electric start?

@AP-qn6br 4 жыл бұрын

The Yamaha XT500 also needed a well timed kickstart.

@hoohoohoblin 4 жыл бұрын

I’m sure it did. These big singles have to be respected when you start them or you’ll get hurt.

@skidooss25owner 14 жыл бұрын

hey dose anyone know how tall they are to the seat?

@fa7842 Жыл бұрын

Did he pulled with he's thumb the decompression cable before kicking?

@hoohoohoblin Жыл бұрын

No. This one doesn’t have a cable you can pull. The cable is connected to the kickstart lever.

@fa7842 Жыл бұрын

@@hoohoohoblin I will take this month a Honda xl500r fro 1985 with decompression cable that you can pull with the thumb. I wonder how i should do it right

@simoneperri1220 Жыл бұрын

Like my '65 Vespa 50. Same issue... but less painfull

@skidooss25owner 14 жыл бұрын

thanks

@lankaudagama4660 9 жыл бұрын

can i change a1983 honda xl250r into xl500r buy changing the piston , Barrel and head plzzzz help me

@hoohoohoblin 9 жыл бұрын

Lanka Udagama I don't think so. The bottom end is different, and a lot stronger on the 500 than on a 250.

@lankaudagama4660 9 жыл бұрын

may there is way, to do it

@TheMrGrog 4 жыл бұрын

I owe you a beer when you Will pass here in Italy...

@hoohoohoblin 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@BeachCarr 10 жыл бұрын

Does a Honda xr650r kick start the same way yours does?

@hoohoohoblin 10 жыл бұрын

Probably, but I am not sure, because I have never done it. Look and see if there is an automatic compression release like the one on my bike in the video. If not, the compression release may be a lever on the handlebar.

@jasonoxenbury4720 3 жыл бұрын

Nice kickstarting in flipflops .would love a video kickstarting in barefoot . Nice bike. Love the video

@wilsjane 2 жыл бұрын

Would you enjoy a ride with me in hot cowhide leather jeans,? 🔥🔥🔥 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pJl4Zs-Z3LrHeXk.html

@EmmanuelA805 7 жыл бұрын

I have a kick start and it is super hard to start up any ideas?

@hoohoohoblin 7 жыл бұрын

+CivilCycle Check the spark plug and air filter. Maybe clean the carb.

@EmmanuelA805 7 жыл бұрын

hoohoohoblin the carb was just cleaned but have checked the air filter yet will look at that tomorrow

@EmmanuelA805 7 жыл бұрын

hoohoohoblin the spark plug looked good when I checked it

@milesua990 7 жыл бұрын

try my 2002 yz250f 12.5:1 ratio

@c4tze 12 жыл бұрын

@hoohoohoblin haha, yes sir

@GiuseppeSimonetti 6 жыл бұрын

What is with the short front fender? Lol I like stock more

@hoohoohoblin 6 жыл бұрын

On the freeway when I get it over 70 miles an hour with the standard dirtbike fender, the wind folds it down into the tire and it rubs. So I went with the Motard fender instead.

@GiuseppeSimonetti 6 жыл бұрын

hoohoohoblin Ah that makes sense. Alright good luck man. Lol.