Kick starts

[metalcatfish]

Hi guys,
Having trouble with my kick start. It doesnt fit properly. It clashes with the foot peg. I was wondering how many different types of kickstart there are for 550's I could have the wrong one or it could be the wrong pegs. The kick start lever I have is kinked at the bottom, not straight as it were. Ill try to get a pic to show you the problem. Thanks

[Dave M]

On my 550 the footpeg folded up out of the way.

Made it interesting if you rode off without putting it back after starting it! : )

[metalcatfish]

Interesting. I certainly dont have a folding footpeg apart from the spring loaded bit, but that doesnt help. Ill keep my eyes open. But thats the first ive heard of a folding footpeg.
thanks

[Bryanj]

K3 (and F?) had the folding peg along with a different shaped kicjstart

[captaindonutbikes]

I have a mint one that i dont need if you want it ?

[SteveD CB500K0]

My 550F2 has a folding R/H footrest to allow you to use the kickstart.

[metalcatfish]

That seems to be the issue then, I have the wrong type of footpeg! I wonder what they were scavenged from. Ok Now I know th solution Ill have to see how to get round it thanks all.
Thanks for the offer of the lever Ill think Ill stick with what ive got and try to make it all fit better.
Thanks

[Dave M]

Mine was an F2 too.

[metalcatfish]

Well ive ordered replacement pegs and brkts for the rhs so ill let you know how it goes. May still need to replace the kick start but we'll see.
Thanks for your help.

[metalcatfish]

Well I now have a rhs bracket and foot rest that I cant use. Should have done my research. If anyones interesting in these items pm me.
rhs brkt and foot rest for cb550 f1 pt no's 50616390000 and 50615390000
thanks

[captaindonutbikes]

do you need the kickstart ? i have a k3 one