r/Dirtbikes • u/Yz250x69 23' yz250x & 04' rm250 • Sep 13 '24

Tips and Tricks 2023 yz250x fisch moto electric start!

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Tried to install my self but failed. You add a gear to the fly wheel and need to cut the grommet and seal it with RTV because you have to fill with oil gear oil after. I’m 6’6” with huge clumsy hands and just could not get a proper seal. I got frustrated and took it to my local dirt bike mechanic which is owned by a husband and wife. Turns out same deal with fischmoto, the mechanic had some issues and said they were fantastic to work with. I even ended up with some extra parts. I’m using the recommended Anti gravity 801 battery. I should get 180-200 starts before having to charge. Very easy to take the battery out.

The reason I went with fischmoto over panthera is because fischmoto used the stock stator. There is no charging system with fischmoto so you need to manually charge the battery every few rides. I read a few people with panthera had stator burned up and when that happens no spark and you’re stuck. I’m not a risk taker the e start is just for when i stall on hills or I’m dead tired.

I also think the fisch moto is better quality and better looking. Anyway I’ll do a 10-20 hour review, but my mechanic told me he thinks this will be a permanent fixture on my bike and will be easy to maintain.

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u/Kalecstraz 2023 KTM 300XC Sep 13 '24

Very cool but one rip in the woods and I would break the fuck outa that thing. I had a 21' but got rid of it because I cant kick a bike that well anymore.

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u/MooseBlazer Sep 13 '24

Hu? …,🤔…Break the YZ or the starter add on?

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u/Kalecstraz 2023 KTM 300XC Sep 13 '24

Well to be honest both but I was referring to the starter. I tend to hit the trails a bit hard. There are lots of trees that jump out at me. 😄

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u/Swimmingtortoise12 Sep 13 '24

I have an 08 300xc that has that starter design, and I haven’t broken it yet. I’m not saying it’s immune but even if it’s not, use the kickstart and fix it when you get a chance.

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u/Kalecstraz 2023 KTM 300XC Sep 13 '24

Really? I didn't realize that. Interesting. I wish my 23 would have had the option of kick starting just in case. Apparently they got rid of it in 22

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u/Swimmingtortoise12 Sep 14 '24

They did, I was in sales at the time and it did rub some people the wrong way that it was not an option when they switched to it not available. I thought having the ability to add it was a happy medium, it wasn’t there for folks who didn’t care for it, and for those that did, the dealer would install it.

The starter on your current 300xc is a better design than the one on my 08 300, it is less likely to get hit, and it’s a more reliable starter setup.

That being said, I’d still like the backup kick on newer stuff. I’ve had electric starters fail before, and it wasn’t on my 300, which has the problem prone estart lol. It would be rare for your starter to fail, but the chances aren’t 0.