Kick Starter Is Sticking

[jasonsb]

After replacing my clutch, my kickstarter gets stuck on the down kick once in a while. I can eventually start the bike but I know that this is not normal. Sometimes it does not grab and I end up slamming my foot down. What could I have down wrong?

[frocashmoney24]

i dont think ur kicker gear is on right, or maybe its got some play in it? might wanna pop off the clutch cover and check ut out before something major happens

[vmaxup]

You didnt pu the gear spring back in the old slot. Take the cover off and take aa look

[Cotton eyed Joe]

i dont think ur kicker gear is on right, or maybe its got some play in it? might wanna pop off the clutch cover and check ut out before something major happens

Thats what happened to me. When you kick the gear, it slides on a curved spline. As it moves there is a point where your kick starter hits the hard stop on the peg, and the gear is engaged. Mine was timed wrong, and would actually go past the ring gear on the clutch, and then get jambed against it on the way back. If you don't have a Clymers manual I would suggest getting one. This is in there, and it says exactly how to put this thing back in.

[jasonsb]

Thanks for the responses. I will take the cover off and have a look. I do have the manuel...but I never touched it so I didn't even think about checking it.

[ledofthezep]

I do have the manuel...but I never touched it so I didn't even think about checking it.

 

Shame on you!

 

 

 

[pimp559]

Your funny Led.