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Offline Eldrick

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Replace Kickstart shaft
« on: May 14, 2024, 04:22:02 PM »
Is is possible to replace the kickstarter shaft (complete) without disturbing anything else in the crankcase?
I am sure that my kickstart does not work because the splines on the shaft are stripped. I have the kickstart lever attached so I have not fully investigated this yet. Even so, I may only need the knuckle end if the lever is the issue and not the shaft.
I am inclined to do nothing if the shaft repair is required and necessitates any work that dismantles the crank case. I would like a fully working kickstarter just for fun.
1975 Honda CB400f - Red

Offline Bryanj

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Re: Replace Kickstart shaft
« Reply #1 on: May 14, 2024, 08:55:51 PM »
To do it right and making sure all the bits are fitted correctly you should remove lower crankcase.
Kickstart knuckles are like chromed rocking horse poo to find

Offline taysidedragon

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Re: Replace Kickstart shaft
« Reply #2 on: May 15, 2024, 12:00:13 AM »
First thing to do is remove the kickstart lever from the shaft and inspect the splines. You will quickly tell if the splines are worn on the shaft or the lever knuckle.
If the kickstart lever is u/s a replacement will be hard to find. CB350F levers are slightly different but fit and are easier to find.
Gareth

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1965 T100SS

 

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