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Old 19 Nov 2007
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Electric start on xt600

Has anyone tried putting a electric start on a TT600?
I've read people having put a kick on a XT but not the other way around on a TT.
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E-start

Not that I know of; it will basically mean swapping the engine: for E-start the crankshaft is longer, and you need different engine case.
Further, you need to put a battery somewhere, electrics. Not a small job.

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Thanks for that Auke.
Tell me please other than the obvious power what would be the disadvantages of buying a TTR250 which has both e and kick as opposed to say a TT600 or XT600?
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Thanks for that Auke.
Tell me please other than the obvious power what would be the disadvantages of buying a TTR250 which has both e and kick as opposed to say a TT600 or XT600?
Its slower, will struggle with luggage and the engine and gearbox will wear much faster.

On the plus side, its light, very economical and has a lower seat...
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