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Original k/s angle

Posted: Sun May 23, 2010 12:19 pm
by e3steve
Maybe you can get a visual on these pics, guys.

Posted: Sun May 23, 2010 12:35 pm
by Wilf
Thanks for the pics, Steve.

These aren't some of those tricky photos that can sometimes lie, are they? (I've had some experiences with those!) I see that the ad depicts a black tail-light housing, so I'm just checking...

I'm debating right now as to what would be the easier fix: get the wrench out and re-position the lever, or, use PhotoShop to 'rotate' the lever and re-post my photo! :)

Wilf

Posted: Sun May 23, 2010 12:42 pm
by e3steve
Wilf, you slay me! ;D

It just sits uncomfortably close to the right shin when it's that high. In your situation I'd pull the r/h casing, make sure that you get full lever movement without straining the return spring, then refit the casing. I just hold the k/s pedal so that it just touches the casing flange where the stator cover fits; slide it over the k/s shaft and let the lever return to its natural static position, folded pedal tip about 20mm from the casing flange.
I see that the ad depicts a black tail-light housing,
I noticed that, too!

Posted: Sun May 23, 2010 12:55 pm
by Wilf
That's too much work--I'm going with PhotoShop!

I'm pretty sure I've got everything inside the casing correct, so shouldn't I just be able to pull the arm off, rotate one or two splines and slip it back on?

Wilf

Posted: Sun May 23, 2010 1:08 pm
by LOUD MOUSE
HONDA in their wisdom indexed all the KS parts so the lever will be at a position which has it clearing your arch and gives the best kick angle.
If ya "Do It My Way" ya will have at least one problem with the lever position/angle.
Here is a pic of the index punch location. . ..............lm

e3steve wrote:Wilf, you slay me! ;D

It just sits uncomfortably close to the right shin when it's that high. In your situation I'd pull the r/h casing, make sure that you get full lever movement without straining the return spring, then refit the casing. I just hold the k/s pedal so that it just touches the casing flange where the stator cover fits; slide it over the k/s shaft and let the lever return to its natural static position, folded pedal tip about 20mm from the casing flange.
I see that the ad depicts a black tail-light housing,
I noticed that, too!

Posted: Sun May 23, 2010 1:18 pm
by Wilf
Thanks for the pic, LM. I should be able to fix the position accurately from that.

Wilf

Posted: Sun May 23, 2010 1:24 pm
by LOUD MOUSE
Ya welcome. .............lm

Wilf wrote:Thanks for the pic, LM. I should be able to fix the position accurately from that.

Wilf