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Kick start woes....

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Matt_Harrington:
Thanks Ted, I couldn't remember the thread but your link reminded me. As the electric start works AOK, gears select AOK and kick start works on clutch disengagement, I'm going to risk putting oil in the bike and carrying on. I'm of the opinion that the 'dry' build is just creating too much friction.......possibly!  ???

TrickyMicky:
You mentioned that the bike is still up on the lift, if you are using your hands/arms to try and operate the kickstarter, then there is every chance that, like many of us I'm sure, that it brings home how much pressure you exert with your leg. When my bike is on the ramp and I'm checking the timing etc., I put it in 6th gear and turn the back wheel by hand. Tried using the kickstart but it was a no go at that angle, and that's with an engine that has quite a few miles under its tyres.

Matt_Harrington:
Well, after the kind supply from Deano400 and a decent kick start arm and a little more welly, the kick start works. The 'original' I had was wrong and the splines were not correct and worn. As TrickyMicky says, on the ramp, it needs loads of effort.
Happy to proceed and now only have to bench sync carbs, await front brake caliper and do a nut and bolt check and were ready to fire her up....

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