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Rmoving kickstart

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by drillsarge, Jul 19, 2007.

  1. drillsarge

    drillsarge Active Member

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    77 FX, would like to remove kickstart pedal and arm. service manual gives me info on maintenance but nothing on keeping off once removed. anyone done this before? good idea or bad:confused:
    drillsarge, Jul 19, 2007
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Should just be a splined shaft sticking out of the tranny,

    I would go to a bike shop and get me a chrome slip over cap, fill it with clear silicone and cover the shaft.
    hotroadking, Jul 19, 2007
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    I will give it a try and will let ya know how it goes.
    Thanks:cool:
    drillsarge, Jul 19, 2007
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Just remember...

    I slept in a holiday inn last night, what I say isnt guaranteed ;)
    hotroadking, Jul 19, 2007
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  6. chucktx

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    sarge this is a very easy job....dont know why you want to do it tho. it is a square shaft with a slot cut for the kicker arm, you will need to remove the bolt completly to remove the kicker arm. there should be no leaks. the kicker return spring may have a cover over it. the cover will have a screw holding it in place. let us know how it comes out.....
    chucktx, Jul 19, 2007
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    one other thing....do you have the service manual or maint. manual that comes with the bike??? the service manual is a big book, the maint manual is quite a bit smaller.....
    chucktx, Jul 19, 2007
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  8. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    dang it chuck I can't read anything on your posts my eyes keep going to that picture

    Stop that!:roflmao:
    hotroadking, Jul 19, 2007
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  9. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    how is that hrk???? i got em to stop moving..........
    chucktx, Jul 19, 2007
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  10. drillsarge

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    I have a service manual and a parts manual, but the kickstart is out of my mind for now.Went on a short ride today, 40-50 miles, about 10 minutes into the run, my scoot started missing. Was on some backroads to avoid traffic and was nearing the end of the run when the bike started stalling and backfiring real bad. Got it home with a struggle and found that within 2 days new plugs had fouled badly. Had just put a new Bendix on it and started readjusting the idle and mixture acc.2 the SM when the starter decided to work when it wanted to. Took the solenoid off and the primary cover and everything seems to be in place. Oh yea last thing to get my goat was the solenoid stuck open.:( Going to the local shop tomorrow to see if the wrench has any ideas to help me get back motoring.:(
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    drillsarge, Jul 19, 2007
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    ringo912 Active Member

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    Yeah...she talks a good stick, but can she shoot?:D
    ringo912, Jul 20, 2007
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    Who cares! I just want her to keep bending over like that!
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I got the same problem as before but at least my eyes are not jumping all over the screen, whoo!
    hotroadking, Jul 23, 2007
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  14. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    got em movin again..........new week, new avatar.............:)
    chucktx, Jul 23, 2007
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    i also think sarges thread has been hijacked!!!!:confused: :p
    chucktx, Jul 23, 2007
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    no problem gettin' hijacked by the avatar. I am going to keep the kickstart.For whatever reason the starter button is not working but the kickstart works on the first kick silly me for cursing the kickstart:D
    I can start by running a jumper from the battery pos. to the trigger button on the solenoid and it statrs great. Any ideas why:confused:
    drillsarge, Jul 23, 2007
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    check the starter relay....not sure where it is on your bike, but it is a small black box with 4 terminals on it. one will come from the starter button, one from the starter soloinoid, one from a ground and one from a battery source....or the start button may make the ground circuit. this item is availabe at auto parts stores very cheap...few bucks, they are also prone to terminal breakage and corrosion........hope this helps.......
    chucktx, Jul 23, 2007
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