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[QUOTE="customfab, post: 1384148, member: 62781"]
So I've got a highly modified 2001 RM250.  It has Eric Gorr head work (all around power tune), bored to 265 cc  and about every after market bolt-on accessoary you can buy.  Very nice bike.  Problem is, this thing is a major PITA to start.  I'm not a novice to bike either.  It takes literally a perfect kick to get this thing started.  I frequently bruise my foot attempting (I've torn holes in the soles of 3 motocross boots!!!) & no one else can get it started (all my "experienced" friends try to no avail).  It is almost like kicking over a CR500 but worse!  Luckily, I'm 6'5", 210lb so I use my weight to help get a good kick, altough it never starts cold without a dozen or more kicks.

I'm about to kick this thing to the curb.  I've tuned it twice in the last few months, just in case.  Once started, the bike has power everywhere, runs great, and plugs look perfect.

Can anyone think of a valid reason why a bike would be a major bitch to start but then run great?  I was thinking maybe an ignition issue or weak spark (looked to be ok by me & has awesome power when running).  I'm looking for suggestions to troubleshoot.  I've emailed Eric a few times and haven't gotten any responses. I've got too much damn money is this thing to hate it.  My foot is too tired....   :bang:
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