if u put a pull start in the engine it slows down the idol and the rpm so i wouldent recomend it.......

If you spin it the right way how will it reversre or am I completly missing the concept of what ur saying.

The compression of the engine will kick back when it hits the next compression stroke.

Ken, Sadly enough i do. It is better thann using my finger, but the starter is not spinning when i do it, i just put it on there to slow it down so it will kick back the right way if that makes sense...

if u spin it the wrong way then your pullstart coil will snap and possibly your pullstart i no ive broken about 4 and there expensive 2 replace...........dont get 1

Chad,
Please don't put a starter to a running motor. You may have gotten away with it up until now, but you are an emergency room visit waiting to happen. That's not a very bright thing to do. The best way to stop a motor running backwards is to just shut the throttle down so the motor stops.

And yes, even spinning the motor the proper direction it can run backwards. It usually won't happen if you are using a starter motor, but will happen if you use a chicken stick to start your motor. As Chad said, the excess fuel in the cylinder causes the motor to kick back and run backwards.

Ken,
I haven't done it since i got my electric starter, but i guess if i ever have the need, i will throttle down and try to kick it over that way. PM me when ya get a minute.