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Motorcycle Discussions => British Bikes => Topic started by: henryhoare on March 08, 2013, 09:29:33 PM

Title: kickstarter problem
Post by: henryhoare on March 08, 2013, 09:29:33 PM

Can anyone help I have a problem with a kickstarter on a BSA B25, Every so often it goes out of mesh and locks up solid,  I found a slight bend on main shaft so changed that also changed quadrant and pinion but still got the problem.  Any help of suggestions would be appreciated. 
Thanks

Title: Re: kickstarter problem
Post by: rogerwilko on March 08, 2013, 10:15:07 PM

Nearly every pommie bike does it. Don't worry about it.

Title: Re: kickstarter problem
Post by: Bomber on March 08, 2013, 10:40:40 PM

Well Beesa's do... put it in gear and roll it forward to unlock it!

Frank

Title: Re: kickstarter problem
Post by: wetdog on March 09, 2013, 08:03:49 AM

take a file to the leading tooth on the kick start quadrant and make it more of a point , its a hit and miss engagment problem , two teeth meeting , this may have bent the main shaft , b25s are usually kicked to death