1998 Kawasaki KLX 300 won't start.

My kickstart wouldn't work, it turned the motor over but wouldn't start the bike. took it to the shop. had valves adjusted and the mechanic said it had 135 lb psi compression. hasn't bees ran in 10 months. took off carb cleaned it out best I could. and I still can't get it started with the kickstart. not sure what to do @

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You cant check the compression on those bikes due to the compression release on the exhaust cam. 75psi is ok. 64 to 125 psi due to the fluctuation caused by the release mechanism. Please dont say things that aint true. People that need help may tear down a goid engine due to your bad advice.

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Posted on Jan 05, 2009

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To me I want to know how old that gas is. If it smells like old paint or stale at all you need to rid the complete system. Then you need to take your carb. off and take it apart and clean it and all the jets, since you said there was sand in the gas tank.

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Posted on Feb 06, 2009

SOURCE: klx 110 2006 stalls when choke is pushed in

i'd say the carb is gummed up especially the pilot jet (#16158) in this pic of the USA carb. may have to remove the carb & bowl and then remove the pilot jet (w/ flat head screw driver) and clean out the tiny holes.

http://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche.com/atlanticcycleandpower/Kawasaki_OEM/KawasakiDB.asp?Type=18&A=39&B=17&Action=O

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the carb slide is installed backwards (turned 180 degrees). its #16025 in the pic. i've done this before on my daughter's XR70 and Z50. you'll know if its this when you move the choke lever, RPMs increase and decrease.

hope this worked for you and was fast enough.

Anonymous

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Posted on Apr 16, 2009

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The fuel tanks are common to rust through, maybe that is where the dirt is from.

Ned C Cook

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Posted on Jun 12, 2009

SOURCE: kick start has no compression but runs fine once i get it going

Does it feel like yhe kick is even engaging and turning the crankshaft? Are you full stroking/kicking it over or short stroking it? when cold, are you using the choke. I suggest taking a compression test when it feels as if it hs no compression It could be undersized piston, rings, or a simple. good luck

Anonymous

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Posted on Jul 29, 2009

SOURCE: Carb needs cleaning

Hey this link might help, lots of pictures in case its your first time. http://www.kawiforums.com/zzr600-zx-6r-old-school/104220-cleaning-carbs-your-old-school-6r-complete-writeup-w-pics.html

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