I got the new bronze bushing back from the machinist yesterday and it looks great. He did a really nice job. It looks like the part came straight from Honda. It fits nice and tight in the side case and has very little play at the kick shaft. I hope to get it installed over the holiday weekend. He is willing to use up the bronze stock I gave him and make 3 or 4 more if anyone is interested. I'm not sure how much he will charge me to make the additional bushings yet.
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flyin_, on Flickr
Like many others, my right side cover is busted at the kick shaft. The plastic bushing does not support the shaft adequately. Here is the busted case.
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flyin_, on Flickr