JohnnyAction
XS650 Enthusiast
When using the kickstart, the engine doesn't turn over. I can hear air being sucked in the carbs, but that's it. The bike is in neutral and my clutch cable isn't hooked up yet.
As I'm pushing the kickstart down, I am able to change gears up and down without issues. From what I read, it sounds like the clutch is dis-engaged and that's why my kickstart does nothing.
If this is the case, how can I test it? When I had my engine rebuilt, he used the newer 1 piece long clutch push rod. He also tested the kickstart and it worked. What could have happened when transporting the motor home?
Also, when I push on the push rod, it seems to bottom out on metal. Is this normal? I'm told it should be kinda squishy, because when you pull the clutch it pushes that rod in and separates the clutch plates.
I have to drain the oil this weekend to fix my grinding starter issue, so let me know if there's something I can check out while I'm in there. Fix two birds with one stone.
As I'm pushing the kickstart down, I am able to change gears up and down without issues. From what I read, it sounds like the clutch is dis-engaged and that's why my kickstart does nothing.
If this is the case, how can I test it? When I had my engine rebuilt, he used the newer 1 piece long clutch push rod. He also tested the kickstart and it worked. What could have happened when transporting the motor home?
Also, when I push on the push rod, it seems to bottom out on metal. Is this normal? I'm told it should be kinda squishy, because when you pull the clutch it pushes that rod in and separates the clutch plates.
I have to drain the oil this weekend to fix my grinding starter issue, so let me know if there's something I can check out while I'm in there. Fix two birds with one stone.