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    ? about damaged kick start

    After I picked my bike up from mechanic I noticed my kick start flopping around. I never use it, but maybe they did,..who knows. I had to remove it because I was in a pinch and could not figure out how to get it back the way it should be. I noticed a dimple where a ball bearing might fit? if there's supposed to be one there, it's not now. Is this the culprit? If yes, anyone have a part # or name for it so I can source one?

    Rob - 79 SF
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    If the lever is just flopping around your mechanic probably didn't get the return spring in it's proper place when he did your clutch springs.
    I think I have a loose screw behind the handlebars.

    '79 XS11 Standard, Jardine 4/1, Dyna DC1-1 Coils, 145 mains, 45 pilots, plastic floats - 25.7mm, XV920 fuel valves, inline fuel filters, speed bleeders, Mikes XS pods, spade-type fuse block, fork brace, progressive fork springs/shocks, manual petcocks, 750 FD, Venture cam chain tensioner, SS brake lines

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    • #3
      Yep, the spring needs to be hooked correctly, not too tricky but the cover does need to come off to reset. If you are not going to ever use it, I would leave it alone. The 80+ bikes the kicker was omitted.
      2H7 (79) owned since '89
      3H3 owned since '06

      "If it ain't broke, modify it"

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      • #4
        And this was a "legit" bike shop. I keep proving that these bikes are not mechanic friendly. Wish there was a place around here that specialized in old jap bikes.

        Thanks guys.
        Rob - 79 SF

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        • #5
          Originally posted by mrhammer2u View Post
          And this was a "legit" bike shop. I keep proving that these bikes are not mechanic friendly. Wish there was a place around here that specialized in old jap bikes.

          Thanks guys.
          It's not that hard to fix - but you have to take the clutch cover off, and to do that you need to remove the right foot peg. If your mechanic didn't use any gasket sealant you could probably do it in an hour if the gasket doesn't tear up. If he did... that gasket's a PITA to clean off all the way and, of course, you'd need a new gasket. Or you could call them and advise them of their flock up and if they've got any integrity they'll fix it for you gratis.

          Or like Phil said, if you're not going to use it, just forget about it. You can always use your other emergency starter if you get in trouble. Around here we call that one "a hill".
          I think I have a loose screw behind the handlebars.

          '79 XS11 Standard, Jardine 4/1, Dyna DC1-1 Coils, 145 mains, 45 pilots, plastic floats - 25.7mm, XV920 fuel valves, inline fuel filters, speed bleeders, Mikes XS pods, spade-type fuse block, fork brace, progressive fork springs/shocks, manual petcocks, 750 FD, Venture cam chain tensioner, SS brake lines

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          • #6
            I've kicked it over once just for giggles. Started right up. I'd leave it alone but then my starter button will break and I'll be stranded.

            They've offered to "make me happy" if I bring it back. Everytime I try and tell a mechanic about something I learned here on the forum I get the eye roll. In their head they're saying "sure, another a-hole who heard something on the net trying to tell me how to do my job".....never fails,....no matter how right I am..lol
            Rob - 79 SF

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