Proper Kick Start Assembly--Seeking 100% Clarity

GregMcN · Post by **GregMcN** » Mon Aug 14, 2017 7:25 am

Hi G
I am talking about the splined shaft inside the RH casing. The kickstart seemed to be locked before I took the casing off and now off I can only rotate the splined shaft a few degrees by hand so I am trying to decide if I need a full strip down or if l have I have missed/ misunderstood something.
Based on what I have seen so far I am thinking the engine may have been assembled by someone who did not know what they were doing to pass on to an unsuspecting punter (me!) but l am trying not to be too paranoid!
Greg

LOUD MOUSE · Post by **LOUD MOUSE** » Mon Aug 14, 2017 7:30 am

That shaft will only turn to a point where it gets to the adjustment which HONDA designed to be the start point.
Read the previous adjustment information and assemble as described. ....................lm

GregMcN wrote:Hi G
I am talking about the splined shaft inside the RH casing. The kickstart seemed to be locked before I took the casing off and now off I can only rotate the splined shaft a few degrees by hand so I am trying to decide if I need a full strip down or if l have I have missed/ misunderstood something.
Based on what I have seen so far I am thinking the engine may have been assembled by someone who did not know what they were doing to pass on to an unsuspecting punter (me!) but l am trying not to be too paranoid!
Greg

G-Man · Post by **G-Man** » Mon Aug 14, 2017 9:43 am

Greg

You should be able to turn clockwise until you hit the stop. Turning it anticlockwise will need quite a bit of effort as you are turning the engine over (what the kickstart is doing) against compression.

These two things may make you feel that it is locked up.

G

GregMcN wrote:Hi G
I am talking about the splined shaft inside the RH casing. The kickstart seemed to be locked before I took the casing off and now off I can only rotate the splined shaft a few degrees by hand so I am trying to decide if I need a full strip down or if l have I have missed/ misunderstood something.
Based on what I have seen so far I am thinking the engine may have been assembled by someone who did not know what they were doing to pass on to an unsuspecting punter (me!) but l am trying not to be too paranoid!
Greg

GregMcN · Post by **GregMcN** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 3:22 pm

Thanks G

Unfortunately it will not turn even with the plugs out.

Greg

LOUD MOUSE · Post by **LOUD MOUSE** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 4:28 pm

If you are trying to turn the engine over with your hand on the Kick Shaft,
GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lm

GregMcN wrote:Thanks G

Unfortunately it will not turn even with the plugs out.

Greg

GregMcN · Post by **GregMcN** » Wed Aug 16, 2017 3:21 am

No, I was not clear, it will not turn when I refit and use the kickstart lever even with the plugs out.

Greg

LOUD MOUSE · Post by **LOUD MOUSE** » Wed Aug 16, 2017 4:42 am

Got it.
I'd say the engine is stuck/frozen.
Time to take parts off.
Or you can try to soak the pistons wirh PB Blaster ar any other penetrate. ..............lm

GregMcN wrote:No, I was not clear, it will not turn when I refit and use the kickstart lever even with the plugs out.

Greg