why isnt my kfx starting

[jdrider450]

hi my name is jerry d and i am new to this website. I have an 08 kfx450r and i have a problem. My atv has a mind of its own when it comes to starting. When i use the electric start it seems like it will start up with a problem. But if it turns off with in the first minute or so of it first starting if wont kick over again. i let it sit and i try it and nothing happens. It sounds like it is trying to start but nothing happens, so i am forced to roll start. Does anyone have any idea what the problem might be?

[csr12000]

have you tried your choke when its a cold start

[KFX450Rrider490]

same thing happened to me budd id bet ur batery is dead put it on the charger alog with the choke and it will fire up for you

[jdrider450]

thanks alot man for the advice. another question. i have been reading other bloggs about getting a more powerful battery and everything so my question is should i get a better battery for my kfx will that help me out with this problem for the long run. and if so what type should i get if you have any suggestions.

[csr12000]

try charging your battery and when your done riding turn your kill switch off this worked for me when your key is off it should not drain battery but it was for me havent had an issue since turning off killswitch still have original battery

[jdrider450]

aight cool thanks man really appreciate it. one more thing i still have the plastic skid plates on it. What type do you prefer for skid plates for my quad??

[KAWIRYDER]

PRM are a good skid plate thats what I run.

[jdrider450]

really aight cool man thanks ill look those up. another question that i have is what about a good exhaust??

[KAWIRYDER]

I have a yoshimura full exhaust, I think its the RS-2. I also have a PCIII and K&N filter. It runs amazing hope this helps.

[KFX450Rrider490]

everyone has been saying that dasa is the best and the numbers say the same thing

[BLU82]

I have a tag racing poly skid plate and love it. I've had a PRM and a proarmor and they rattled like a mother. But I race mx and rarely see any big rocks so idk how the tag skid holds up in the woods. And for exhaust dasa is way to go. And just in case your going to ask about intakes the Fuel customs intake is the best in my opinion.

[jdrider450]

aight man thanks alot. yea see thats all that i have been doing is wood riding. but i will deff look up those skip plates and exhaust! thanks alot.

[orang_kawa]

If the battery does not fix the problem, you might need to check your valves

[jdrider450]

you were right. i charged the battery and it fired right up with out a problem and it didnt turn off. so i tried it again today and it fired up with out a problem. thanks if it werent for this i would of brought it back to kawasaki and wasted money.

[masterp0606]

someone told me it helped him when he left it in neutral and his bike would drain the battery if he left it in gear.

[walrusfarm]

Scrap it...... PLEASE