i got one for ya mine started the same shit and it a 88 too.couldnt kick start it pull start it and it ran like usual.we do alot of woods riding and creek jumpin every now and then my bike sits all week till the weekend.checked my stator checked my plugs coil and gas ect ect. it was the damn crank case oil had a lil water in it or condensation which was makin it not kick over enuff to start changed the oil and wow first kick again. try it it might help if all else checks out good