First Generation Ascots > The Thumper Years: Stock To Lightly Modified

XL/XR kickstart

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WTF304:
That would be awesome, pictures  help alot. Was there a bearing or bushing that had to go inside the case for the kick shaft to sit in or ride off of. Looks like a big space for the size of the shaft.

CDWHILLAS:
The shaft for the kickstart just fits straight in with no bearings or bushes just the oilseal. Don't think it gets enough work to need the bearing and it splash lubes so it seems to be ok. I got an original kick start arm off a XL, there are 2 sizes so you will have to measure your shaft when you are sourcing to make sure you get the correct size. I think the XL250's have a smaller shaft. I am not real happy with the XL500 kick start as its a but agrarian and looks more suited to a tractor than a motor bike so I am hoping to get a chromed version off an old CB750 that will fit.
Cheers
Craig

J6G1Z:
Can the kicker be heated & bent to provide enough clearance?

I had heard that the foot peg/brake assemblies interfere with the kickers throw.

J.

scottly:
The CB750 has the same spline as the XR500, but the pivot is off-set towards the front, which interferes with the FT/XR case.

CDWHILLAS:
Thanks for the photos, CB750 arm is definitely not going to fit. The CB350 kicker has more of a offset plus I can heat and add a bit more of a offset  to the arm as well. That's the way I am thinking at the moment but a mate has suggested a more of a fish hook shaped arm that loops under the foot peg and comes up behind it with a pivot peg on the end. Got some electrical issues at the moment so need to sort them before I can attack the kicker.

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