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redcobal:
Hi Everyone. Does anyone know if I need to strip the engine to replace the kickstart mechanism or can I just take off the clutch cover?

Bryanj:
Complete bottom case off sorry, although a couple of peeps have said they did the internal circlip through the sump pan---my hands to old and big for that!!

matthewmosse:
I have done one through the sump in the past, fiddly but worth the effort to save an engine stripdown. However, before going in, all guns blazing, bear in mind I have had a few cb550 bikes where the kickstarter wasn't working - apparently, as in it failed to engage the engine when operated, often after an overhaul. Really odd as during the engine overhaul I would be using it a lot to check all the gears mesh etc etc, only to find it not engaging when trying to start the completed bike. Oddly the fault self cured after a shake down run - had it happen a few times either just after a rebuild or on bikes ( well engines) that have been stood for some time, though often they will have workedc fine for a few dozen operations, then start playing up. Never seem to get it once a bike is in regular use.

Trigger:

--- Quote from: Bryanj on January 01, 2015, 06:46:40 PM ---Complete bottom case off sorry, although a couple of peeps have said they did the internal circlip through the sump pan---my hands to old and big for that!!

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Have tried getting the clip off a few times but, could never do it Bryan.
Engine upside down and remove the lower crank case. Then you will find the primary chain needs replacing and end up doing a total strip.

matthewmosse:
I used the cheap interchangeable head circlip pliers and not decent / expensive dedicated ones like the pro mechanic might use. This might help - the play in the interchangeable heads might be what made the difference. I definitely have done at last 2 this way.

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