Hi, can you change the kickstart shaft without splitting the engine? silly question as i split a 349 a few months ago and i just cannot remember!!

I have been offered a 1977 one with the splines stripped.

cheers

Dave

I don't know about the 349, so take this info with a grain of salt. Every one of the few different engine types I've seen doesn't require splitting the cases to replace any part of kick starter mechanism. Usually there is a clutch cover that must be removed. Kick starter gear typically engages clutch basket gear.

I have just split the cases and changed it as the bike came with a new shaft

Dave