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Ovrman00 · Post by **Ovrman00** » Mon Jun 07, 2010 10:18 pm

Hi all,

I bought a 1966 Honda CB77 about a month ago and just registered on the site. I'm looking forward to any help you all can provide.

I'm also looking for some parts. I want (1) a longer gearshift rod to move my foot controls back to the middle spot on the frame and (2) original or original looking "low" handlebars.

As far as mechanical issues go, my kick-start moves forward on its own when the bike is in gear. I've heard several explanations, but am open to hearing more about it.

Thanks.

Vince Lupo · Post by **Vince Lupo** » Tue Jun 08, 2010 4:35 am

I had the same issue on my bike a few years ago regarding the kick start lever, and the first advice I received from the powers that be was 'STOP RIDING THE BIKE NOW!'. It is a roller bearing that is wearing down, and is now starting to grab the kick start shaft. You can do damage to the transmission if you keep riding it as-is.

The only solution (from my recollection) is to split the cases to replace that roller bearing (which my mechanic did at the time, and now it's fine). You could also check the rest of the transmission while you're there.

Perhaps those more in the know can confirm this for me?

Ovrman00 · Post by **Ovrman00** » Tue Jun 08, 2010 8:13 am

I still ride the bike. I simply tied the kickstart back so that it doesn't move forward. I never need the kickstart to get the bike going.

LOUD MOUSE · Post by **LOUD MOUSE** » Tue Jun 08, 2010 8:26 am

I see ya don't take experienced advice well!
Ya will not be happy when ya find out how much the gears and other parts in the trans ya are destroying.
Ya stopped the symptom but haven't cured the problem.
GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!. ...........lm

Ovrman00 wrote:I still ride the bike. I simply tied the kickstart back so that it doesn't move forward. I never need the kickstart to get the bike going.

davomoto · Post by **davomoto** » Tue Jun 08, 2010 9:44 am

You can mahe a longer gearshift rod with threaded rod and rod ends, do a searh on the forum for ideas. Retro bikes sells flat bars, you will probably neeed the correct length cables as well. I too would warn against riding it with that kickstart issue, you can pay me now, or you can pay me later, with interest of course!

Ovrman00 · Post by **Ovrman00** » Tue Jun 08, 2010 9:54 am

I never said I wouldn't take anyone's advice. I was simply stating what I did to "solve" the problem.

About how difficult would it be for me to fix this problem myself if I can find the parts and with only a little bit of experience?

LOUD MOUSE · Post by **LOUD MOUSE** » Tue Jun 08, 2010 3:03 pm

Split the cases and identify all the damaged parts then assemble it with good parts. ............lm

Ovrman00 wrote:I never said I wouldn't take anyone's advice. I was simply stating what I did to "solve" the problem.

About how difficult would it be for me to fix this problem myself if I can find the parts and with only a little bit of experience?