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Is it possible to put an electric ignition on a stock (kickstart) 99 250XR Honda?

Ive been trying to find information, but cant find anything that makes any sense. From the people i have spoken with they said it's not possible, but cant explain why Im not that savvy with ignitions, but if anyone could shed some light im all ears

Is there a version of that engine with electric start? If so, you'll be ok. You'll need the cases from the engine. Probably be easier to do an entire engine swap. Then you'll need all the wiring, switch block and electric leg.

Is it worth the time, cost and effort? IMHO? Nope. Better off trading it in.

aardvark wrote:Is there a version of that engine with electric start? If so, you'll be ok. You'll need the cases from the engine. Probably be easier to do an entire engine swap. Then you'll need all the wiring, switch block and electric leg.

Is it worth the time, cost and effort? IMHO? Nope. Better off trading it in.

Thanks Aardy,
I dont believe there is a version with an electric start. The engine has just been rebuilt. Time $$ and effort dont favor a replacement at this time. (unless i win the xmas or new year lotto ) Bugger, that sucks. It's a great little bike with certainly enough grunt do anything the bigger bikes did in the 'Real' hills at Gingers (just not as quick in the flats.. and i think much of that was me ). Its just the starting im having issues with atm. I'm replacing the wire and cap before Christmas and go from there. 6hrs a week, every week at the gym should also help

Possum wrote:6hrs a week, every week at the gym should also help

Try kicking a left kicker 450!

aardvark wrote:

Possum wrote:6hrs a week, every week at the gym should also help

Try kicking a left kicker 450!

Your a thinker
(and the 6hrs a week every week has already begun.. now into week 5 going strong)

I think you 2 have your wires crossed Is it an electric start or an electric ignition you are after Poss ?

It is an Electric leg that she wants, and after witnessing her kick starting the thing a hundred times I think it is badly needed. She is also sorting out the ign lead and tune being the cause of said exercise/heart attack causing starting procedure.

aardvark wrote:

Possum wrote:6hrs a week, every week at the gym should also help

Try kicking a left kicker 450!

I'll see your 450 and raise you a 640!

the kid wrote:I think you 2 have your wires crossed

Dreadful.