More kickstart issues

[Steven Simpson]

Hey guys.


I know this is a common issue and I have even solved it myself on a dirt bike but I have no idea.

So I have an engine that was taken out of a bike and is being out into a new frame. All wired up (kick only) but the Kickstarter was just moving free.
I took the cover off and the small tab wasn’t in the case tab so I took it all out and rewound the around the spring


Now, the Kickstarter doesn’t move freely, but it’ also is locked in about a inch swing. The gears seem to be locked up all of a sudden????


I can’t crank a starter or try to bump start it because this because the bike isn’t complete yet just the engine and wiring. Thanks!

 

[5twins]

Sounds like you screwed the install up somehow. I use and follow the simple instructions given in the factory shop manual. See post #8 here .....

http://www.xs650.com/threads/how-the-hell-does-this-kicker-shaft-work.25602/

 

[Steven Simpson]

what could I have done to make the gears locked like that? If I take the kickstart shaft totally out it still doesn't spin. It was just fine before

 

[5twins]

If the motor doesn't spin with the kick start shaft totally removed then obviously it wasn't at fault. Something else is locking it up, incorrect clutch install maybe?

 

[Steven Simpson]

Maybe! I didn't mess with the clutch at all though I just slid the kickstart Shafter out and back in . Ill retry a few times tonight and see what I come up with. Thank you!