Just installed a kickstart pedal on a 79 standard

[Janzellotti]

Just install the kickstart pedal on my 79 standard first time I kicked it it started right up. I tried this morning and it feels floppy And doesn't seem to be returning2 original positionAny thoughts

[bikerphil]

Maybe whoever had the clutch cover off last didn't properly set the return spring? JAT

Edit; Page 3-42 of the FSM explains the proper assembly procedure.

[donebysunday]

If the inside have not been tampered with it should work.

Is it rubbing on anything, well lubed ? I seem to remember having to have the XS750 kicker I put on my 79 in just the right position for it to work freely.
Once it was working freely I loved starting it with my right palm in front of friends keeping my thumb out of the way just in case of a backfire. My 79 started before I could hardly even move the kicker and starting with my hand just was so cool.

[Janzellotti]

It started easy the first time just moved it an inch or so

[skids]

If you have any crank left twards the bottom end, it might spring back to position for a better kick. At least that was the way my old Honda was...

[Janzellotti]

I just started to work it in seems to be getting better But still not enough to kick it over