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SiKfIdDy · 11-07-2009, 10:52 AM

just got this email, kick starter shaft broke clean off.

this is a completely stock pitster pro lxr with MAYBE 2hrs of ride time and at the MOST has been started 2 dozen times for tuning and such. i have first hand knowledge of the bike and rider. nothing EVER get abused, the bike started 1st or 2nd kick at all times! it was very easy to start.

i know that there are always a few bad parts that slip through, but damn these 155 are kinda scary!!!

magiksc · 11-07-2009, 11:13 AM

No problems with mine, not saying its not possible cause anything is. and I have well over 2 hrs on it. I bet it was a bad casting, hit up Pitster they take care there customers.

SiKfIdDy · 11-07-2009, 11:14 AM

yeah they are getting a call monday

Blackwoodz · 11-07-2009, 11:22 AM

Thats why I run the PP decomp to take the stress off the kicker and the kicker gears.

MpR · 11-07-2009, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by magiksc

No problems with mine, not saying its not possible cause anything is. and I have well over 2 hrs on it. I bet it was a bad casting, hit up Pitster they take care there customers.

I go on 2 hour trail rides.

T Bolt USA · 11-07-2009, 12:00 PM

De-Comps are a very good idea on these larger motor

up4da4nal · 11-07-2009, 12:06 PM

i do two hour motos to prepare for december 6

Matified · 11-07-2009, 01:11 PM

I have seen this failure on every engine, Lifan, YX, one ather z, loncin, etc, one advantage is , Pitster will take care of the parts through their warranty.

micro75 · 11-07-2009, 01:31 PM

I have only seen 5 of these engines and all had broken bottom ends this is a new failure to me the TB decomp might be a cheap solution to this type of failure good luck

Blackwoodz · 11-07-2009, 01:38 PM

well the TB solution is $115 chainsaw decomp plus the cost of a V2 head..so around $450 isn't a cheap solution...

.. At least Pitsters is bolt on to your stock head....so it is cheaper.

micro75 · 11-07-2009, 01:57 PM

The TB Decomp can be installed in any two valve 110 style head for $115 this would be my choice but to each there own. Anything that would help these flawed 155z engines I am sure will be appreciated

Blackwoodz · 11-07-2009, 02:07 PM

I knew it was possible but did not see that option available on the site. You still have to pay shipping charges to get it there and hope the turn around time is short.
I know the PP decomp works and it is a simple bolt on piece.

SiKfIdDy · 11-07-2009, 02:10 PM

im leaning more and more into taking my V2 off and throwing the dam 155z thing in the trash can. if this was my motor i would have pulled off my top end and taking my big sledge hammer to it!!
seems like 1 in 4 or 1 in 5 are crap. i mean they are china but ****.

FASTFREAK693 · 11-07-2009, 02:43 PM

The best thing Pitster ever did was make KLX engine mounts for their LXR. I have ridden my K-LXR (at my local mx track) at least 10-15 times this season without one single problem! The engine runs flawless (155 stroker V2) and the chassis has held up great with just routine maintiance and cleanings.

I tried the China motor route, and several different versions, with my old X4 and had nothing but problems with gearboxs, and clutches, and ignitions, and false neutrals, and..............

I'm sooooooooooo glad I made the switch. Now I get to ride more than I wrench!

SiKfIdDy · 11-07-2009, 02:51 PM

YUP, if i dont trade my medina for a crf150r my KLX will be getting a makeover.

magiksc · 11-07-2009, 04:33 PM

Have you had issues with your 155?

The KLX option is a dang good way to go if you are patient for the deals.

J Pezzy · 11-07-2009, 04:51 PM

So is there a X4 version that will fit the klx110 motor?

SiKfIdDy · 11-07-2009, 04:57 PM

not that im aware of. i have a klx that is pretty nice, but it would get a REALLY nice makeover if i get rid of the CHINA stuff

up4da4nal · 11-07-2009, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SiKfIdDy

not that im aware of. i have a klx that is pretty nice, but it would get a REALLY nice makeover if i get rid of the CHINA stuff

after you finish the japanese china medina maybe you could trade me something for it lol

SiKfIdDy · 11-07-2009, 05:08 PM

i want a crf150r, willing to trade either bike, the KLX or my medina for one

11-07-2009, 10:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
SiKfIdDy 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: bakersfield, cali Posts: 1,048 My Mood:	PP155Z broken kick starter shaft just got this email, kick starter shaft broke clean off. this is a completely stock pitster pro lxr with MAYBE 2hrs of ride time and at the MOST has been started 2 dozen times for tuning and such. i have first hand knowledge of the bike and rider. nothing EVER get abused, the bike started 1st or 2nd kick at all times! it was very easy to start. i know that there are always a few bad parts that slip through, but damn these 155 are kinda scary!!!

11-07-2009, 11:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
magiksc 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Somewhere between Heaven and Hell... Hemet/Provo Posts: 3,503 My Mood:	Re: PP155Z broken kick starter shaft No problems with mine, not saying its not possible cause anything is. and I have well over 2 hrs on it. I bet it was a bad casting, hit up Pitster they take care there customers.

11-07-2009, 11:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
SiKfIdDy 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: bakersfield, cali Posts: 1,048 My Mood:	Re: PP155Z broken kick starter shaft yeah they are getting a call monday

11-07-2009, 11:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
Blackwoodz 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SC Michigan Posts: 3,626	Re: PP155Z broken kick starter shaft Thats why I run the PP decomp to take the stress off the kicker and the kicker gears.

11-07-2009, 12:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
T Bolt USA Advertiser Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,789 My Mood:	Re: PP155Z broken kick starter shaft De-Comps are a very good idea on these larger motor __________________ T Bolt USA ALL top Pitbikes ,Engines and Parts for Pitbikes & Minis Website Contact THECRKID@TBOLTUSA.COM or Call 215-630-3554

11-07-2009, 12:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
up4da4nal 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: killafornia Posts: 442 My Mood:	Re: PP155Z broken kick starter shaft i do two hour motos to prepare for december 6

11-07-2009, 01:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
Matified Pitster Employee Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1,887	Re: PP155Z broken kick starter shaft I have seen this failure on every engine, Lifan, YX, one ather z, loncin, etc, one advantage is , Pitster will take care of the parts through their warranty.

11-07-2009, 01:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
micro75 2nd Gear Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hermitage, PA Posts: 561	Re: PP155Z broken kick starter shaft I have only seen 5 of these engines and all had broken bottom ends this is a new failure to me the TB decomp might be a cheap solution to this type of failure good luck

11-07-2009, 01:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
Blackwoodz 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SC Michigan Posts: 3,626	Re: PP155Z broken kick starter shaft well the TB solution is $115 chainsaw decomp plus the cost of a V2 head..so around $450 isn't a cheap solution..... At least Pitsters is bolt on to your stock head....so it is cheaper.

11-07-2009, 01:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
micro75 2nd Gear Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hermitage, PA Posts: 561	Re: PP155Z broken kick starter shaft The TB Decomp can be installed in any two valve 110 style head for $115 this would be my choice but to each there own. Anything that would help these flawed 155z engines I am sure will be appreciated

11-07-2009, 02:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
Blackwoodz 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SC Michigan Posts: 3,626	Re: PP155Z broken kick starter shaft I knew it was possible but did not see that option available on the site. You still have to pay shipping charges to get it there and hope the turn around time is short. I know the PP decomp works and it is a simple bolt on piece.

11-07-2009, 02:10 PM	#13 (permalink)
SiKfIdDy 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: bakersfield, cali Posts: 1,048 My Mood:	Re: PP155Z broken kick starter shaft im leaning more and more into taking my V2 off and throwing the dam 155z thing in the trash can. if this was my motor i would have pulled off my top end and taking my big sledge hammer to it!! seems like 1 in 4 or 1 in 5 are crap. i mean they are china but ****.

11-07-2009, 02:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
FASTFREAK693 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: LITTLE COMPTON R.I. Posts: 1,790 My Mood:	Re: PP155Z broken kick starter shaft The best thing Pitster ever did was make KLX engine mounts for their LXR. I have ridden my K-LXR (at my local mx track) at least 10-15 times this season without one single problem! The engine runs flawless (155 stroker V2) and the chassis has held up great with just routine maintiance and cleanings. I tried the China motor route, and several different versions, with my old X4 and had nothing but problems with gearboxs, and clutches, and ignitions, and false neutrals, and.............. I'm sooooooooooo glad I made the switch. Now I get to ride more than I wrench!

11-07-2009, 02:51 PM	#15 (permalink)
SiKfIdDy 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: bakersfield, cali Posts: 1,048 My Mood:	Re: PP155Z broken kick starter shaft YUP, if i dont trade my medina for a crf150r my KLX will be getting a makeover.

11-07-2009, 04:33 PM	#16 (permalink)
magiksc 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Somewhere between Heaven and Hell... Hemet/Provo Posts: 3,503 My Mood:	Re: PP155Z broken kick starter shaft Have you had issues with your 155? The KLX option is a dang good way to go if you are patient for the deals.

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11-07-2009, 04:51 PM	#17 (permalink)
J Pezzy 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: vancouver Wa Posts: 1,160 My Mood:	Re: PP155Z broken kick starter shaft So is there a X4 version that will fit the klx110 motor?

11-07-2009, 04:57 PM	#18 (permalink)
SiKfIdDy 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: bakersfield, cali Posts: 1,048 My Mood:	Re: PP155Z broken kick starter shaft not that im aware of. i have a klx that is pretty nice, but it would get a REALLY nice makeover if i get rid of the CHINA stuff

11-07-2009, 05:08 PM	#20 (permalink)
SiKfIdDy 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: bakersfield, cali Posts: 1,048 My Mood:	Re: PP155Z broken kick starter shaft i want a crf150r, willing to trade either bike, the KLX or my medina for one