Ok.. I have some tough questions. I have a 1982 heritage special that has a crack in the lower front starter gear. It didn't originally leak as much as it is now. Started as a minor leak then after 2 months of driving and fixing other issues: charging system and lighting concerns I am down to oil leak. I have put JB weld on the inside hoping it would stop the leak. I also was able to get ahold of new starter cover, old one is missing a small peice around the crack. I'm assuming after time the vibration caused the front pin, for placement, to break off. I'm not a mechanic so unsure of what to do looking for some experienced answers. I have thought about taking it to a welder in town that has experience in welding aluminum or I also have seen someone take the gears our and plugged up housing. Just uses electric start. I am assuming that the starter gear housing just is for the kick start operation. I wanted to keep everything original. But I have put more money than I was expecting into the motorcycle. I love to ride but also have other expenses. Any ideas on what to try next. I had a beginner mechanic work on it and he feels that the rest of the cycle is good. He has it sounding great. Synced the carbs, I put a new rotor and more into the charging system. Looking at the best route to go. I don't want to sell, but also don't want to keep putting money in and not riding it. I have some pictures if it would help determine.