Hey all, I read awhile back that adding a kickstart to my bike was a MASSIVE job and even required a new cylinder head. Soooo I just let it go and thought id live with bump starting should the battery die.

Until I noticed this today (I know it's pretty obvious and I shoulda seen it sooner ). On the right side toward the back of the engine like usual there is a place for a kick starter. There seems to be a black plug type thing and beside it is labled "KICK STARTER". If anyone can tell me if for some reason suzuki just puts this here like a simple thing but its a huge job still I'd appreciate it. Or just how to install it, and what parts I need would be even better. Thanks.

Here's two pictures.

The side cover is the same for the E-start bike and the kick start bike, the SE has a plug where the kick start shaft would be.  I have never done an add on kick starter, but you'd need at the very least the kick starter, the shaft, the shaft seal, etc

Everything on this page.
http://www.ronayers....up/KICK_STARTER

just finished puttin in a kickstart kit i got off ebay last week.peace of mind now with my auto clutch kitted 98 dr350se.everything was very simple to install.now to get the rear brake mounted on the left handlebar and do away with the foot brake.
rimtrail105

rimtrail105, on 20 March 2012 - 09:34 PM, said:

Nice work! Could you link me to the kit possibly? Just for the kick starter though auto clutches piss me off haha.

complete starter kit on ebay was an assembly of all necessary parts from a older dr350,excluding seal from suzuki.he forgot to send the spur gear and after contacting the seller he graciously removed it and sent it.works very well now.started it once after installing and worked perfect.now i'm back to the button until i may need the kicker.peace of mind,priceless!find someone with a stock dr350 and barter.
rimtrail105

rimtrail105, on 03 April 2012 - 05:53 AM, said:

Well these things will push start at jogging speed in 2nd so I decided to just not worry about it.

Jhawins, on 03 April 2012 - 11:38 AM, said:

2 months since my left hip replacement,and still can't run and push start my dr.i just keep thinking about gettin down in a place where all exits are uphill!
rimtrail105

rimtrail105, on 08 April 2012 - 07:21 PM, said:

Then a kickstart is probably the best option for you