barfy Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 The kickstart on my 1989 RTL seems to not engage most of the time when kicking it over when cold. When the engine gets up to temperature it is fine. We split the engine a couple of weeks ago. The ratchet and pinion do seem a little warn, but excellent condition for 22 years of service. We replaced all the washers, springs and collars, but it seems to have made no difference. Does anyone have any ideas what might be going on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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barfy Posted March 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 Barfy Have tried what you say with 4 motors,and not a noticible outward movement as you suggest ! Thanks so much Motomike. It looks like I've put something together wrong on the kick start shaft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanmet Posted March 6, 2011 Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 hi barfly mine does it now and again once in about 4 trials its seems to go straight through stan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barfy Posted March 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 Mine is doing it almost every kick. When it's warm it seems much better but not good. There is a shaped washer on the shaft so when I split the engine I might try that the other way round. I've just ordered all the springs and washers, so when they arrive I'll split the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motomike Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 Mine is doing it almost every kick. When it's warm it seems much better but not good. There is a shaped washer on the shaft so when I split the engine I might try that the other way round. I've just ordered all the springs and washers, so when they arrive I'll split the engine. . Barfy Is it a late motor that you have problems with ? disc brake bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barfy Posted March 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 . Barfy Is it a late motor that you have problems with ? disc brake bike. Been away for a couple of days so sorry for the late reply. Yes it's a 1989 bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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