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<blockquote data-quote="2505Paratrooper" data-source="post: 233407" data-attributes="member: 7124"><p>I’m having a hard time kicking my dirt bike as Im old and tired. Iv’e heard and tried to research starting this 2 stroke with a electric drill with no luck yet. I’ve seen it done on smaller bikes and atvs but this is a 400 2 stroke. I seen this work on the magneto side of the engine but Im worried about the motor starting BACKWARDS, yes Backwards. I’ve read that suzuki magnetos turn counterclockwise but when I try it with the drill the magneto nut comes off. I’ve thought about using the front sprocket as it has a washer that bent up on the corners which may keep the bolt from coming off but the transmission will&nbsp; needs to be in gear and the chain must have to come off or the tires gonna spin. Seems like to much power/force could ruin the transmission. Its a 1980 Suzuki PE 400 any ideas how to start this bike with a electric drill would be greatly appreciated.</p></blockquote><p></p>

[QUOTE="2505Paratrooper, post: 233407, member: 7124"] I’m having a hard time kicking my dirt bike as Im old and tired. Iv’e heard and tried to research starting this 2 stroke with a electric drill with no luck yet. I’ve seen it done on smaller bikes and atvs but this is a 400 2 stroke. I seen this work on the magneto side of the engine but Im worried about the motor starting BACKWARDS, yes Backwards. I’ve read that suzuki magnetos turn counterclockwise but when I try it with the drill the magneto nut comes off. I’ve thought about using the front sprocket as it has a washer that bent up on the corners which may keep the bolt from coming off but the transmission will needs to be in gear and the chain must have to come off or the tires gonna spin. Seems like to much power/force could ruin the transmission. Its a 1980 Suzuki PE 400 any ideas how to start this bike with a electric drill would be greatly appreciated. [/QUOTE]

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