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Kick start sometimes slams down.

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Kick start sometimes slams down.

Post by Jethro » Thu Sep 08, 2011 12:21 pm

So I have about 400 miles on my CA77 rebuild. I've noticed that sometimes when downshifting into first gear and sometimes second, that my kickstart will slam down and then pop back up on its own. It's kind of an early CA, a '63 model. So I'm not sure if the earlier ones had more transmission problems or not. I often have trouble shifting. Not sure what to think of it. I'm quite certain I have the kick starter/right side cover assembled correctly. Any pointers or ideas?

Thanks, Jethro.

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Post by davomoto » Thu Sep 08, 2011 12:33 pm

Jethro,

Usually an indication of a worn kicker shaft. Case splitter to replace.

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Post by Vince Lupo » Thu Sep 08, 2011 1:41 pm

Also an indication that you should not ride the bike. I've had the exact thing happen to me twice, and if you continue to ride it as is, you could possibly do damage to your transmission.

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Post by Jethro » Thu Sep 08, 2011 9:58 pm

Bummer. Well I guess I have a winter project lined out.

Thanks guys.

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Post by Jethro » Fri Sep 09, 2011 11:23 am

So what should I look for in a servicable shaft as opposed to one that should be rejected?

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Post by davomoto » Fri Sep 09, 2011 11:55 am

Jethro,

There are two areas that are hard chromed. Make sure there's no galling, and that the hardening is not wearing off. Also that the splines are not twisted or stripped.

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Post by Jethro » Fri Sep 09, 2011 4:31 pm

Roger. I'll look into it.

Thanks again.

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