Looking at rotating kickers for C15 or Cubs with the clevis pin type mount, everything I see is massive looking steel mounts. Would a similar massive aluminium (6061) mount be adequate? I suspect there is some reason I do not see them in aluminium. Thanks!!

Aluminum was adequate for a while but eventually failed. The kicker arm had to come out pretty far to clear the foot rest so that added a lot of leverage. A thicker wall with a radius on the step would have helped but it looks like steel would be best. Has anyone been successful with Aluminum?

Edited November 26, 201015 yr by mcman56

Nice try, I made my kickstart out of 1/2" UNS32760 FLT (super duplex), slender and strong, but I've yet to try making the swivel, obviously it's no lighter than the same piece of steel, just high tensile and not subject to corrosion.

You could have another go with a piece of 7075 T6, it's a lot stronger than 6061.

D'you think it would help keep your feet up more?

Just wondering.

Get hold of Max Hays he does a montesa 315 kickstart with a new kickstart spline its a fit and forget item. Someone on here will have his number?

I have had a Max Hayes kickstart on my Cub for 2 years now Brilliant!!pm me for his phone number:-)

UPB used to sell a swivel for the GasGas TXT aluminium kickstart, trouble was, the kickstart was over

Yes, the kicker sticks out quite a bit to clear the foot rest. Plus, the clevis must add some stress. I remade in steel, made it slightly thicker and tucked in the kicker about 1/2" so hopefully it will hold.

Shows Montesa 315 kickstart fitted from Max Hayes

Shows Montesa 315 kickstart fitted from Max Hayes

Very very nice bike BTW

Please, someone can provide me the contact of Max Hayes ?

(Hondapants offered it but he is no longer available by mail...)

Thanks in advanced