Kick start conversion

Gday champions,

I want to know if it is possible to add a kickstarter to my te511 2011 model. I know the 2009 model had both elec and kickstart.
I seem to be struggling to roll start my bike in the event of a flat battery, i have heard this is because the efi takes to many revolutions of the engine to prime itself. I have even tried roll starting it with ignition on, then tapping the starter switch as i drop the clutch.
Does such a conversion exist?

No conversion that I know of. I had the same poor cranking issue with my 449 and the stock battery. I bought a new shorai lithium battery after the suggestion of several people and it has cranked well ever since 3 years ago.

the 449/511 never had a kickstarter. 510's did- completely different motor.

On later keyless te511s, you have to flash the start button to activate the ECU when bump starting. I don't think that's true on your first-year model.

just a guess- you may have a bad check ball (anti-drain back) in your fuel pump, or a crack in the submersible fuel line or filter.

Thanks for the advice. I think the first thing to do is fork out some money for a high end battery.

My te is definitely keyed and i was flashing the starter when trying to bunp start but it may be worth checkin out the fuel pump. Thanks again.