NoTraction Posted October 11, 2022 Report Share Posted October 11, 2022 Good Evening all! I’m looking at buying a TXT 250 Racing, 2021 model but I’ve heard too many rumours that they’re hard to start. I test rode one on Sunday and, to be fair, I had to get the owner to start it as it wouldn’t start for me. Is this a thing? Doesn’t make sense, surely it would put folks off buying them if they don’t start? My Beta Evo starts easy, I’m looking forward to the change as it’s a great bike to ride but will be mighty frustrated if I can’t start the thing, especially if I’m half way up a slippery bank! Can anyone enlighten me on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie Posted October 11, 2022 Report Share Posted October 11, 2022 It will never be as easy to start as your Beta Evo. That being said you will probably get the knack of starting the GasGas after a while. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksv Posted October 12, 2022 Report Share Posted October 12, 2022 I have a 2020 300 GP. It starts usually 2nd kick from cold and almost always 1st kick when warm. I wouldn't say it requires any particular knack; just get the kickstart on compression and then give it a good solid kick without snatching at it, and NO throttle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoTraction Posted October 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2022 1 hour ago, ksv said: I have a 2020 300 GP. It starts usually 2nd kick from cold and almost always 1st kick when warm. I wouldn't say it requires any particular knack; just get the kickstart on compression and then give it a good solid kick without snatching at it, and NO throttle! Thanks, that’s reassuring! Loved riding the 250 👌🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glayne Posted October 12, 2022 Report Share Posted October 12, 2022 I went up one size on my pilot jet which helped, but it really is just getting used to it and giving it a *FAST KICK* once the kickstart gear has engaged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoTraction Posted October 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2022 I'm practicing tomorrow with a mate whose got one (TXT 250 Racing) so I'll have a bit of a session with it and see how I get on. I've been spoiled starting wise with the Beta, 1st kick every kick whether its a positive kick or a lame half prod - apart from when its been on its side or upside down then its a bitch.... (usually somewhere awkward...!). 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UG_ALLSTAR Posted October 13, 2022 Report Share Posted October 13, 2022 GasGas owners have to start their bikes for other riders lol, it's a lifestyle. You have to catch the motor on the compression stroke with the kick start high in the rotation. A nice solid downward kick and crack the throttle 1/8. Try to be consistent with your kicks when you reset. Don't hammer on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoTraction Posted October 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2022 2 hours ago, UG_ALLSTAR said: GasGas owners have to start their bikes for other riders lol, it's a lifestyle. You have to catch the motor on the compression stroke with the kick start high in the rotation. A nice solid downward kick and crack the throttle 1/8. Try to be consistent with your kicks when you reset. Don't hammer on it. So I had a bit of practice on my mates today. Think I got it nailed! 👍 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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