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Just been doing this very job today! I didn't fancy the change of clutch case and shaft as this makes my 200 engine incomplete for resale, and I beleive it's an engine split to change the kickstart shaft. So I've done the following; Careful trimming of the frame next to the swinging arm, and shaved a bit off the top of the kickstart pivot top and and the job's a good 'un! New brake lever made today, all fitting behind the frame. I had to start the new lever by welding it to the arm itself that pulls the cable. I removed all the old lever from its pivot on the outside of the frame, so that's awaiting a tidy up in the lathe. Then using some flat bar, I've made up a new lever from scratch, but using the foot pedal itself welded on the flat bar. Doesn't sound very clear, but I could email pics to someone who can put them on here, as I'm too dim. Also be careful if you need to source a kickstart for an RTL, as there are different spline patterns for older and newer models. I have 2 RTL engines with different kickstart splines! Best of luck! Bill.

Thanks chaps, but no joy with one of them (0XXXX94). The other one makes sense with your suggestion Big John. Regards, Bill.

Hi there, Can anyone tel me where i can find out what age my engines are from the serial numbers please? Many thanks in advance.