rem61
XS650 Enthusiast
I recently rebuild my 1980 xs650 engine, now kickstart only bike. I have a rolling motorcycle and will rewire the entire bike before it's first start. I noticed an issue that I'm not familiar with and hope someone can help me with this.
The kickstarter only engages (and moves) if I pull the clutch lever in and engage the clutch. It will not move if the clutch is not pulled in. If the bike is in neutral and I don't pull the clutch, the kickstarter still will not move. The kickstarter assemble is installed properly. So I"m thinking you have to pull the clutch lever and engage the clutch on these bikes or I've assembled something incorrectly during my rebuild. I've searched this forum for the answer and don't seem to get enough information to confirm my questions here. Appreciate any insight for the gurus on this site.
Robert
The kickstarter only engages (and moves) if I pull the clutch lever in and engage the clutch. It will not move if the clutch is not pulled in. If the bike is in neutral and I don't pull the clutch, the kickstarter still will not move. The kickstarter assemble is installed properly. So I"m thinking you have to pull the clutch lever and engage the clutch on these bikes or I've assembled something incorrectly during my rebuild. I've searched this forum for the answer and don't seem to get enough information to confirm my questions here. Appreciate any insight for the gurus on this site.
Robert