dang2407 Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 Hi Folks I'm a trials newbie and I've just bought a 2004 Rev3. I've noticed that the kickstart is loose on the splines and the washer on the end of it is cracked along the weld. Another bike I saw was exactly like this and the shop said "They're all like that Sir, the washer doesn't do much...". this doesn't seem right to me as the splines will one day wear out. What is the solution: 1) Leave it as it is 2) Weld the washer back on - won't this affect the hardening of the kickstart body and hence the splines making them even weaker? 3) Buy a new kickstart and spindle 4) Something else... Any help gratefully appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husky Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 I welded the washer back on on 3 rev 3 we had,was still ok after a year use.Splines in theory should be softened by doing this but its better tnan buying a new kickstart which will probably fail in the same way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_scorpa3 Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 2004 Rev3's all had weak kick starts, many broke off and virtually all have the problem which you mention. Take it off the bike and weld it no problem. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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