5'7" 30" Inseam On A Wr300

[apariah]

I'm wondering if any one has any advice on starting the WR300 on the trail. This is my first trail bike. I've ridden other dirt bikes before, but this is the first I've ever owned. I can start the bike fine if I can use the kick stand, but thats not always and option on trails.

A friend took a look at the jets and they seemed spot on with whats suggested. Besides a new carb, are there any other reasonable options. I understand a lowering link will likely not do what I want. I've wondered if shaving the seat would help? The bike is a 2011.

Thanks

 

[Dirtdame]

Don't use your kickstand to start the bike, or else soon you won't have a functioning kickstand anymore. I am 5 ft 5 inches tall, and I only have a problem starting the bike when it is cold. I would never use the kickstand. Instead, use natural features of the land, like ruts or logs or rocks to gain the foothold you need. Second, you will need to make sure that you have the OEM Mikuni, and if so, it is set up properly. You should have an #80 starter jet, 32 to 35 pilot, #4 slide, a JD Racing jet kit with the two needles(I run the low altitude one), a 440 main jet. I use an Iridium spark plug. The intake boot for the reed cage is known to be prone to leaking air, so be sure that it is in good order and you have the joining surfaces and gasket sealed with some high temp RTV. I also use a Guts Racing standard height/soft foam seat. Most of my riding takes place between 3000-5000 ft. elevation.

 

[Zomby woof]

I'm 5'6"/145 and I used to lean mine against a tree to start it.

 

[apariah]

I'm 5'6"/145 and I used to lean mine against a tree to start it.

I did that a couple of weeks ago, as well as a bump start.

 

[apariah]

Thanks for this info!

Don't use your kickstand to start the bike, or else soon you won't have a functioning kickstand anymore. I am 5 ft 5 inches tall, and I only have a problem starting the bike when it is cold. I would never use the kickstand. Instead, use natural features of the land, like ruts or logs or rocks to gain the foothold you need. Second, you will need to make sure that you have the OEM Mikuni, and if so, it is set up properly. You should have an #80 starter jet, 32 to 35 pilot, #4 slide, a JD Racing jet kit with the two needles(I run the low altitude one), a 440 main jet. I use an Iridium spark plug. The intake boot for the reed cage is known to be prone to leaking air, so be sure that it is in good order and you have the joining surfaces and gasket sealed with some high temp RTV. I also use a Guts Racing standard height/soft foam seat. Most of my riding takes place between 3000-5000 ft. elevation.

T

 

[2premo]

funny but similar thread awhile back

 

[apariah]

I went for a ride yesterday, and was able to ride everything within the scope of my current ability, and maybe a few things outside of it. The bike died maybe 4 times in two hours, and doing what you suggested I was able to start the bike everytime. I think a seat may help abit, but I don't think a lower link is needed at all. Thanks!

Don't use your kickstand to start the bike, or else soon you won't have a functioning kickstand anymore. I am 5 ft 5 inches tall, and I only have a problem starting the bike when it is cold. I would never use the kickstand. Instead, use natural features of the land, like ruts or logs or rocks to gain the foothold you need. Second, you will need to make sure that you have the OEM Mikuni, and if so, it is set up properly. You should have an #80 starter jet, 32 to 35 pilot, #4 slide, a JD Racing jet kit with the two needles(I run the low altitude one), a 440 main jet. I use an Iridium spark plug. The intake boot for the reed cage is known to be prone to leaking air, so be sure that it is in good order and you have the joining surfaces and gasket sealed with some high temp RTV. I also use a Guts Racing standard height/soft foam seat. Most of my riding takes place between 3000-5000 ft. elevation.