YES finally someone that doesn’t use decomp lever, awesome video, these xrs are wonderful bikes, great power and unique. i have yet to master the xr650r!
Hi ! Yes,before start the engine I set the kill switch on "off" position and kick twice to delivery fuel to cilinder with out ignition.After that,turn the kill switch to "on" position,set TDC (I dont use decomp lever-proper kick will do ;-) ) and fire up the beast... It works for me every single time. These bikes required a massive torque from the kicker :-) and spark plug (iridium) in very good form. Thanks for rep.
Nice easy starting. Start my XR650R the same way. Leaned my 400 over to flood the carby first, then same procedure. Dont really care if it starts first or 20th kick, as long as I'm out riding it. My XR400 was my favourite bike, with easily controlled power. My XR650R is a torque monster, that I have yet to control, lol.
The XR 400 is, in my opinion, the best dirt bike ever produced. They say it's rated at 34hp, yet it's faster than the 2013 CRF450x, and the CRF450x is rated at 42hp.
I agree.Never let me down,as long as tyre have a grip it wont stop ! They are fast,and like for me,it's plenty for off road riding and local street racing,supermoto wheels on this bike is great job due to fenomenal balance of the bike.Great machine no doubt ! Regards.
Definitely helps to use all of the fuel sitting in the carb before the next time you cold kick it. What works for my '02 XR4 is leaning bike over 45* against my leg so I flood the carb with fresh fuel, full choke, turn idle up one full turn, then a strong kick from TDC and hold the kicker down for a few seconds to get things really turning over. After 10 seconds I drop it to half choke, then no choke after a couple of minutes, then bring idle back down to normal after a couple of minutes. Usually starts within 1 - 3 kicks cold; sometimes I mess up and it takes me several kicks to get it going. My bike will usually start in one kick hot. The main thing to remember is you never want to lug any engine at too low an RPM or it's hard on your crank and starves the top end of oil due to a lack of oil pressure. It's probably not a bad idea to give it a few slow kicks to get the oil moving before you actually fire it up.
Brian Pech Hi Brian ! Thanks for your important comment.Fuel in the carb itself it helps,it's clear.But if the XR4 sits for long time not in use the fresh fuel from tank will give better effect,fumes are get out from the carb and octan's are reduced drasticly,then start of the engine become more "time consumption".XR400 may become hard to start for many reasons,your method is as great as mine,as long as it works,and helps to the other people to start their XR"s it's fantastic.My XR hot,start's first kick with no doubt.The main think here is to understand how the four stroke "single" cilinder engine works,the imagination is need here and some knowledge.To low idle,will kill the carb throtle cilinder,cause the pressure when the cilinder suck the air in,it increasae in time and wear at the bottom part of the throttle it's excessive.The result of it is v.noisy low idle kind of flapin noise.My XR have have 6k km on dash and auto decommpressor get faulty.Video and explanation shortly.....Kind regards Brian.
Clean XR. When I got mine, I read all this hard start talk. I'm not having any problem starting my motorcycle. Soo, that's why I haven't made a video :D
Hi, Nice video I just own Honda XR 400 2002 model not long ago and it really hard to start. I did start up few times but most of time I can't. I notice you done something with switch kill by turning on and then kickstart and then turn off again. Thaks
No decomp, turn idle up, full choke, 5 or 6 gentle movements on kicker, find comp and give it a mans kick....fires 1st time every time. Back off choke and re adjust idle and let warm up.
Thats the 4th video I was looking at. Bikes in Nice condition but when it is about kickstarting nobody explains the strokes you are going through! Your kick-start won't last long like this! I never let mine flip back like that. I had people breaking them right in the middle... 136$ for the kick start only!
I can assure you, if you have Honda genuine kick starter it wont brake. Any biker with super single 400cc engine piston knows very well what's TDC and how it feels...
@@thelightinatunnel4551 I know very well how to kick it with closed eyes, as I own several xr400 and 250R and I saw people break them, especially flipping back with a high ping against the frame or engine. And there are no copies of the xr400 kick starts on the market. They are 136$ OEM and they wear through excessive kicking at the wrong point. Normally a xr400 can be started by hand kick! Not because of low compression...because of being on the right click and a well adjusted carb and perfect compression!
My 96 will start first kick no choke no idle adjustment with the kill switch on every time none of all this fat run around and u definetly need the decompression lever for mine aha
That's great I wish I could have like that.But... to start without choke or idle adjustment you need high ambient temp,removed auto decommp etc.Otherwise,wont work.
Bonsoir mes frères chaque nous postons souvent bonne choses sur TH-cam ce n'est pas a vendre si oui informez-moi s'il vous plaît mes frères c'est monde des affaires
Salut, XR 400 a été vendu bien plus tard après cette vidéo. Je ne pouvais tout simplement pas le garder, engagements familiaux, etc. C'était un vélo exceptionnel. Je chercherai la même unité quand mes enfants iront à l'université. Cordialement
YES finally someone that doesn’t use decomp lever, awesome video, these xrs are wonderful bikes, great power and unique. i have yet to master the xr650r!
Thanks for a good word. XR650 it's a different catle of fish ! However it's fantastic as well !
Hi !
Yes,before start the engine I set the kill switch on "off" position and kick twice to delivery fuel to cilinder with out ignition.After that,turn the kill switch to "on" position,set TDC (I dont use decomp lever-proper kick will do ;-) ) and fire up the beast... It works for me every single time.
These bikes required a massive torque from the kicker :-) and spark plug (iridium) in very good form.
Thanks for rep.
Nice easy starting. Start my XR650R the same way. Leaned my 400 over to flood the carby first, then same procedure. Dont really care if it starts first or 20th kick, as long as I'm out riding it. My XR400 was my favourite bike, with easily controlled power. My XR650R is a torque monster, that I have yet to control, lol.
650R is a demanding bike, much heavier than XR400 which can be taken anywhere for madness...Love it ! And regret I've sold it.
Such a great video! A ton of heavy breathing and wind! Not to mention him just screwing around with parts of the bike!
The XR 400 is, in my opinion, the best dirt bike ever produced. They say it's rated at 34hp, yet it's faster than the 2013 CRF450x, and the CRF450x is rated at 42hp.
I agree.Never let me down,as long as tyre have a grip it wont stop ! They are fast,and like for me,it's plenty for off road riding and local street racing,supermoto wheels on this bike is great job due to fenomenal balance of the bike.Great machine no doubt ! Regards.
Now I understand the meaning of life. Thanks!
You welcome ! Thanks !
Spiritually enlightened....namaste. lol!
Definitely helps to use all of the fuel sitting in the carb before the next time you cold kick it. What works for my '02 XR4 is leaning bike over 45* against my leg so I flood the carb with fresh fuel, full choke, turn idle up one full turn, then a strong kick from TDC and hold the kicker down for a few seconds to get things really turning over. After 10 seconds I drop it to half choke, then no choke after a couple of minutes, then bring idle back down to normal after a couple of minutes. Usually starts within 1 - 3 kicks cold; sometimes I mess up and it takes me several kicks to get it going. My bike will usually start in one kick hot. The main thing to remember is you never want to lug any engine at too low an RPM or it's hard on your crank and starves the top end of oil due to a lack of oil pressure. It's probably not a bad idea to give it a few slow kicks to get the oil moving before you actually fire it up.
Brian Pech Hi Brian ! Thanks for your important comment.Fuel in the carb itself it helps,it's clear.But if the XR4 sits for long time not in use the fresh fuel from tank will give better effect,fumes are get out from the carb and octan's are reduced drasticly,then start of the engine become more "time consumption".XR400 may become hard to start for many reasons,your method is as great as mine,as long as it works,and helps to the other people to start their XR"s it's fantastic.My XR hot,start's first kick with no doubt.The main think here is to understand how the four stroke "single" cilinder engine works,the imagination is need here and some knowledge.To low idle,will kill the carb throtle cilinder,cause the pressure when the cilinder suck the air in,it increasae in time and wear at the bottom part of the throttle it's excessive.The result of it is v.noisy low idle kind of flapin noise.My XR have have 6k km on dash and auto decommpressor get faulty.Video and explanation shortly.....Kind regards Brian.
The Honda XR400R is the best off-road bike I've owned, I'm on number 2.
They're fantastic bikes ! I regret so much I've sold it.
Clean XR. When I got mine, I read all this hard start talk. I'm not having any problem starting my motorcycle. Soo, that's why I haven't made a video :D
Hi, Nice video
I just own Honda XR 400 2002 model not long ago and it really hard to start. I did start up few times but most of time I can't.
I notice you done something with switch kill by turning on and then kickstart and then turn off again.
Thaks
Have a 99 XR 400 most important feel the compression then TOP DEAD CENTRE hard down easy cold start choke
Cool. Now how do you start it on the side of a gnarly hill when the oil temp is up around 240 degrees?
No problem.Hope it helps,and good luck with kickin :-)...
I finally own xr400 :)
Mike Thompson CONGRATULATIONS !!! Best Luck with her.
I've recently decided to get an XR 400 as well.
Has it been well so far?
@@Deathroll13 How’s the 400
Very hard to find
11 лет назад. Сейчас такую конфетку можно в музее только найти 😂
No decomp, turn idle up, full choke, 5 or 6 gentle movements on kicker, find comp and give it a mans kick....fires 1st time every time. Back off choke and re adjust idle and let warm up.
No decomp, 5-6 "gentle" movement ond kicker.....You make my day :)))
Such a sensual gentle hand you have... And sensual breathing...
LMAO!
Perv......
How can you start it with engine stop button set on OFF ???
Had 99 XR 400. First kick. Feel the compresion TOP DEAD CENRE. / Hard follow thru. Now have 84 XR200 RFVC. Play bike. Same procedure.
Where did u get the fork covers?
On ebay or acerbis site you should find them v.easy.
What kind of brake lines are those?
Hell brakes,easy to find on ebay.
Clean Bike Mate! Restored or We'll Looked After? - Cheers 👍😉🇦🇺
Well looked after, She was a beuty....
doesnt the new model comes with e start ?
I bought a xr400 Machine supports starter....
Does anyone know if that engine is powder coded in anyway or is it raw aluminum?
It's powder coated, High quality coating.
I don't know what everyone is tripping on. My 2003 XR400 starts every time. Usually on the first or 3rd kick.
XR400 had issues with decompressor, like to get stuck if overturned then was a bit kickin before she took off.
Thats the 4th video I was looking at. Bikes in Nice condition but when it is about kickstarting nobody explains the strokes you are going through! Your kick-start won't last long like this! I never let mine flip back like that. I had people breaking them right in the middle... 136$ for the kick start only!
I can assure you, if you have Honda genuine kick starter it wont brake. Any biker with super single 400cc engine piston knows very well what's TDC and how it feels...
@@thelightinatunnel4551 I know very well how to kick it with closed eyes, as I own several xr400 and 250R and I saw people break them, especially flipping back with a high ping against the frame or engine.
And there are no copies of the xr400 kick starts on the market. They are 136$ OEM and they wear through excessive kicking at the wrong point. Normally a xr400 can be started by hand kick! Not because of low compression...because of being on the right click and a well adjusted carb and perfect compression!
Em.Media Quanto Vale Uma Moto Desta ???
2.5K DLLS
Super moto...! :)
She was for a while when I baught it, Excell rims with Talon hubs, MONSTER !! Unreal ! She was taking corners like on glue...
ASMR xr400!
Get on choke on kill switch off decomp turnover decomp out kill switch on find tdc big kick sweet!
What is that high pitch whining sound? Almost like a gear cam instead of a chain...weird
It's not good to let the kick start lever to slam back up like you did .
It's design for it !!
Thanks for advice :)
My 96 will start first kick no choke no idle adjustment with the kill switch on every time none of all this fat run around and u definetly need the decompression lever for mine aha
That's great I wish I could have like that.But... to start without choke or idle adjustment you need high ambient temp,removed auto decommp etc.Otherwise,wont work.
My 84 XL still splitters to life sometimes years between kicks .
HONDA is remarkable.
Excellent video..... for a 4 year old doing his first one !
Wish I never sold mine
Same here....Mine was XR400 R5, last revision 2005 model, I had it for 3 years and sold it with 100% profit, Still regret....
Horses power (HP)
Dry engine needs oil!!!
Bonsoir mes frères chaque nous postons souvent bonne choses sur TH-cam ce n'est pas a vendre si oui informez-moi s'il vous plaît mes frères c'est monde des affaires
Salut, XR 400 a été vendu bien plus tard après cette vidéo. Je ne pouvais tout simplement pas le garder, engagements familiaux, etc. C'était un vélo exceptionnel.
Je chercherai la même unité quand mes enfants iront à l'université.
Cordialement
erra uma pedalada e perde a canela
My 2002 will start first kick with no choke in freezing weathet
vc funga demais.
Крихтит как старый дед!
Ленивец
подсвинок
А это стоковый глушитель с таким свистовоем, или это какой-то японский дурачек поставил тюненый глушак с таким звуком выхлопа ?
I feel uncomfortable for this bike
For me...She's slim, light, enough power, great handling, perfectly balanced, and easy to repair if need it. Am I wrong ?
Creepy guy
Thanks ! I just pull the bike from the shed and go straight to start I was try be quiet as possible but as you see wont work !
Forgot petrol lol as per!
What is that high pitch whining sound? Almost like a gear cam instead of a chain...weird