Hi. Bike was running ok, then wouldn’t start, back garden engine running nothing outside whilst on lockdown mind. I think the petrol was left on by my lad, plus younger lad reving throttle whilst not running ?

the plug was Fowler, so cleaned and started first time and every time now. I’ve ordered a new plug also. 

Question is, sometimes whilst trying to kick up, after about three times, the kickstart just slipped, but not all the time. I’m wondering if this is a spring like friction spring or just impatience of me trying to start and not letting it reset. It’s an old bike 1999 txt, but I was just wondering whilst it’s quiet is it something to check or do. Thanks for any advice

its only don’t it twice but not sure if it should do at all

Edited April 18, 20206 yr by Teddydanson

Had the same problem on a 1998,tx, it was a work kick start spring, lean the bike on its side, take the side casings off you can leave the clutch cover in place, you may have to drain the cooling fluid from the rad and remove the water pump pipes, you can leave it in place but it makes it easier just to move them, take the kick start gear out and check for damage and bent spring end's whare thay house in the casing, mine was a bit bent from use. Check your water pump gear whilst you're in there.