I'm planning on running kick start only on my '77 XS650 engine and I am working on removing the electric start system. I already removed the starter, and I am trying to figure out a way to block off the starter hole in the engine case without having to take an endcap off the starter and modify it to block the hole. I saw the block-off kit on mikesxs, but how does it mount? It looks to me that you take the shaft side endcap off the starter, and bolt those plates in the hold where the starter shaft used to be, then bolt the endcap back on the engine as it doesn't seem like it will work to bolt it right onto the engine case.
I have thought about getting an aluminum plate machined that will fit over the hole, then drill and tap the engine case on two sides to bolt the plate to the case and make a gasket to seal it. I could also have an aluminum slug welded into the hole, but I would have to take the engine over to my buddies shop where he has a tig and get it done, which would be a lot of trouble.
Has anybody ever blocked the starter hole on the engine without modifying a starter endcap to block the hole? I have access to having parts machined and cut on a mill, lathe and CNC laser cutter, so custom parts shouldn't be too much of a problem.
Thanks,
Mike
I have thought about getting an aluminum plate machined that will fit over the hole, then drill and tap the engine case on two sides to bolt the plate to the case and make a gasket to seal it. I could also have an aluminum slug welded into the hole, but I would have to take the engine over to my buddies shop where he has a tig and get it done, which would be a lot of trouble.
Has anybody ever blocked the starter hole on the engine without modifying a starter endcap to block the hole? I have access to having parts machined and cut on a mill, lathe and CNC laser cutter, so custom parts shouldn't be too much of a problem.
Thanks,
Mike