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British Bikes / Re: kick starter slips
« on: March 20, 2009, 03:55:47 AM »
I found where the slipping is (this is a 650 Tiger).  I removed the pressure plate and clutch plates.  I supported the clutch center so that it wold not move while I pushed on the kicker with my foot.  The tapered shaft that has the large nut on it is slipping.   I tried to make it tighter with my impact wrench but it was already tight.  I loosened it up and ran it back down to make sure it was as tight as I could get it but it still slips.  How bad is this?  I assume I will have to replace the shaft and what else?  I still do not have a parts list with a blow up.

How do you think the builder should handle this? (he is about 800 miles away).
1) I offered to send the motor back to him for repairs or
2) Send me the parts and some cash for labor or
3) Have him pay a local mechanic to fix it.
I have not heard back from him yet.

I will let you guys know what he chooses to do.
How expensive of a repair is this?

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British Bikes / Re: kick starter slips
« on: March 15, 2009, 02:25:14 PM »
I got a hold of the builder and he said I should have a look on the primary side and check the nut that is centered between the three springs.  I was able to tighten in another 1/4 turn with a hand wrench (and a screw driver to keep the shaft from turning).  He was surprised when I told him that, he said use and air impact wrench to make it tighter.  With minimum air pressure the nut stripped and came off.  It seems that the slipping is on the tapered shaft. When I get some spare time (rare these days) this week I am going to pull the clutch to see if there is any damage to the shaft. He is sending me a replacement nut in the meantime and said he will talk me through the repair over the phone as well as send any parts I need.
About the slack in the clutch cable, I have not figured that one out yet.  It was tight and worked fine when I got it but once I replaced the ratchet gears and reassembled things, that is when the cable went limp and left the lever useless.

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British Bikes / Re: kick starter slips
« on: March 10, 2009, 03:09:22 PM »
I am going to forward all this over to the builder before I open up the primary side.  He knew about the ratchet gears and sent me replacements but I have not told him about the slipping problem I have now.  I was hoping it was a two minute fix that may have been obvious to some Triumph vets but now it seems it my be one of several different things and it should be left for him to tell me what to do next.  I will let you guys know how he handles this, he has a good reputation as a British bike restorer and makes some pretty nice bobbers from basketcases.  He is located in Atlanta, GA, USA and I am in PA so sending the bike back or having him come here is not my first option  :(

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British Bikes / Re: kick starter slips
« on: March 10, 2009, 02:10:32 AM »
The builder started it and ran it through the gears before he put it up for sale.  I had it shipped about 800 miles by truck to me.  I tried to start it, the motor turned over several times then the clicking started at the ratchet gears.  I was able to watch these teeth skip while the cover was off.  I replaced the ratchet gears and put everything back together.  That is when I noticed that there was now slack in the clutch cable that was not there before.  I tried once again to start it but this time instead of clicking the pedal went down as if the clutch was slipping.  I took the cover off again and replaced the kicker so I can see what was going on, the ratchet gears are doing fine this time but it is not turning the motor over.
Any ideas?

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British Bikes / Re: kick starter slips
« on: March 07, 2009, 07:03:07 PM »
The kicker is working, it feels like the clutch is slipping.

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British Bikes / Re: kick starter slips
« on: March 06, 2009, 11:11:04 PM »
Yes, this was a recent rebuild done by the previous owner, a professional.  When the bike arrived I was able to kick it several times then it started to click.  I replaced the ratchet gears and was now able to crank the motor over by hand (I removed the spark plugs) and everything seemed fine.  I then replaced the spark plugs and tightened up the cover but this in when I noticed the slack in the clutch cable and the kicker would slip.  Could I have done something to cause this?  I can still turn the motor over slightly by hand but I get the slip when I use my foot.

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British Bikes / kick starter slips
« on: March 06, 2009, 07:42:11 PM »
I tried to search this topic but got no results.
I just bought a used 1968 Tiger.  When I try to kick start it the pedal slips as if the clutch is slipping.  There is a lot of slack in the clutch cable leaving the clutch lever useless.  When I bought the bike the clutch seamed fine, now there is slack and a slipping kicker.  Any ideas?

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