PatMc Posted 2 hours ago Report Share Posted 2 hours ago Evening folks Ive a small issue with my bike , it can be tricky to start, it feels like the kickstart is only engaging at the bottom of the stroke of it. I know this model can have a knack to start but any feedback or help would be great. Also the clutch casing has a crack in it (please see attached photo) where kickstart runs through which I’d assume would not help. What could cause this to crack ? Again any feedback and help would be greatly appreciated Cheers Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonH Posted 37 minutes ago Report Share Posted 37 minutes ago Hey Pat, I’m no expert but I think the crack in the casing is your problem. It was probably kicked very hard in its life and cracked. Now, it’s my guess, that the kickstarter flexes the shaft just enough so that things are not engaging properly. The kickstart pinion gear and shaft may even be damaged due to the flex. My suggestion would be to open everything up, examine the shaft and gear. I’d also get a new clutch casing or potentially weld the existing crack. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatMc Posted 27 minutes ago Author Report Share Posted 27 minutes ago Hi Ron I’d a feeling I may be at fault but there’s no harm in asking the question. I’ll start ripping into it in the next few days and hopefully all isn’t too bad. Thanks for the reply mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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