August 13, 200818 yr Hello, forum virgin here! Restoring a mates RTL. Jap import, 1986. Very nice bike needing some TLC, but missing the kickstart. A NOS one has been located. It has the wrong spline hole (it's too small and the spline is much coarser) but the shape is perfect. Has anyone got one they'd like to swap? Looking at it, I could get another Honda kickstart and swap the knuckles over. Anyone know what other Hondas share the same spline as an 86 RTL .....? Can you post pics on this forum? I'd gladly post some pics of the work in progress. It's nearing completion and is looking the business!
August 14, 200818 yr FPR, Good luck with the RTL (prettiest bike EVER made) Trials Comp is a great place for info.
August 18, 200818 yr You have a better chance at finding a million dollars than finding an RTL kick starter...........
August 19, 200818 yr You have a better chance at finding a million dollars than finding an RTL kick starter........... You have a better chance of finding a picture of D.Sileo with his feet up! Where are you Sileo???
August 19, 200818 yr Never mind Sileo, how the bloody hell are you Martin? Long time no see. Edited August 19, 200818 yr by TooFastTim
August 19, 200818 yr Hey Martin !!!!What's uPPPPPPPPPPPP......... Good point on the feet up picture of me , extremely rare........ Give me a buzz..........D
August 19, 200818 yr Hey Dom, good to hear from you. I will give you a call. Tim, thanks for asking. All is well. Life is good and I am happy. We had a great time hosting the Montesa boys at the USGP. Fuji and Bou were incredible. Just had back surgery, so no riding for at least a year. Sorry to hijack your thread Mr Flowerpot. Martin
August 19, 200818 yr Hello, forum virgin here!Restoring a mates RTL. Jap import, 1986. Very nice bike needing some TLC, but missing the kickstart. A NOS one has been located. It has the wrong spline hole (it's too small and the spline is much coarser) but the shape is perfect. Has anyone got one they'd like to swap? Looking at it, I could get another Honda kickstart and swap the knuckles over. Anyone know what other Hondas share the same spline as an 86 RTL .....? Can you post pics on this forum? I'd gladly post some pics of the work in progress. It's nearing completion and is looking the business! Don't believe anything shares the same spline as the RTL. Have you tried Ellastone Offroad as they are always bringing stuff in from Japan, he knows Hondas pretty well and may be able to source an RTL kickstart for you. If you really get stuck and it's preventing the bike being ridden, assuming it's a rider not a looker, it's possible to fit a TLR200 shaft, casing and kickstart to one of the RTL motors, not sure which one, or maybe both. Not sure about how this would position the kickstart in relation to the frame/ancilliaries though, it may foul something.
August 28, 200817 yr Author Thanks for the advice. I am hoping my mate in Japan can help source one for me. Could use the knuckle off another Honda and the TLR lever on that knuckle to complete the job. Will also contact Ellastone also, but some of his prices do seem a bit wild! (
June 13, 201115 yr Thanks for the advice. I am hoping my mate in Japan can help source one for me. Could use the knuckle off another Honda and the TLR lever on that knuckle to complete the job. Will also contact Ellastone also, but some of his prices do seem a bit wild! (
June 13, 201115 yr Hello, forum virgin here! Restoring a mates RTL. Jap import, 1986. Very nice bike needing some TLC, but missing the kickstart. A NOS one has been located. It has the wrong spline hole (it's too small and the spline is much coarser) but the shape is perfect. Has anyone got one they'd like to swap? Looking at it, I could get another Honda kickstart and swap the knuckles over. Anyone know what other Hondas share the same spline as an 86 RTL .....? Can you post pics on this forum? I'd gladly post some pics of the work in progress. It's nearing completion and is looking the business!
May 28, 201214 yr I have an RTL kickstarter, triple clamp and a stand also. I guess to get an idea of value they would have to go on ebay?
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