kickstart stripped

BigCountry · 09-02-2008, 03:16 PM

Ok, I stripped out the kickstart on the viva. Too much riding I guess. The lever is stripped but not the engine gear. I'm thinking about just welding it on and calling it a day. Any suggestions?

katoranger · 09-03-2008, 04:47 PM

I would compare to a honda lever. Welding it is a bad idea incase you would need to remove that engine cover later on.

Allen

VinceDrake · 09-03-2008, 08:59 PM

What we did on old brit iron when the kick lever would strip out was drill an 8mm hoole through the kicker, through the shaft, back through the other side of the kicker, and stuff and 8mm bolt and nut through it. That way, remove bolt, remove kicker, in case you have to go under that cover. Works a treat, and if the bolt dies, you can go up to 10mm, etc.

(If you're Murcan, 8mm would be 5/16"-- Don't forget the lock nuts!)

--Vince

tigertamer · 09-04-2008, 07:05 AM

Mr. VinceDrake, you beat me to the punch :wink:

Thanks,
Tigertamer

VinceDrake · 09-05-2008, 12:06 AM

I was just happy to be useful for a change...

--Vince

BigCountry · 09-12-2008, 11:10 PM

Thanks for the tip guys. I'll probably try it this weekend. I've been lazy and haven't done anything to it in a while. Been riding the 450 lately.

VinceDrake · 09-12-2008, 11:23 PM

Best of luck, sir! Hopefully it works out well for you!

--Vince

winwun · 09-13-2008, 07:45 AM

Another option would be to drill and tap a hole in the kick-start lever where it goes on the shaft and run a pointy-ended set screw in to mark the shaft and then drill it enough for the set screw to hold.

I would suggest something like a 10-32 screw.

BigCountry · 01-11-2009, 05:57 PM

well guys, drilling the hole and placing a 8mm bolt in worked great for about 25 kicks. Not too bad actually. Drilling the hole made it too weak and it completely broke off where I drilled it. This weekend I drove to a Motorcycle salvage yard in NM and found a replacement kicker that works perfect. The viva 250pr will work with pretty much any kicker that fits a 16mm diameter. I installed 10 different ones and had no clearance problems. I went with a straight shaft and 8in long. Works great.

DDG1976 · 01-12-2009, 06:21 AM

I think the chinese need a panel of us here at chinariders to help engineer bikes for 2010. Who do I need to email to get this in process? LOL.

katoranger · 01-12-2009, 09:31 AM

We have been field testing them for a few years now. Found most of there weak spots.

Good idea.

Allen

IronFist · 01-12-2009, 02:41 PM

Honda hasn't contacted me yet either? :?

frostbite · 01-14-2009, 07:48 AM

That's because the stuff you ride is so old its already been fixed.

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Originally Posted by IronFist

Honda hasn't contacted me yet either? :?

ejcycles · 01-15-2009, 07:41 AM

Gotta Love The Luv!!!!! 8O

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Originally Posted by frostbite

That's because the stuff you ride is so old its already been fixed. :lol

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Originally Posted by IronFist

Honda hasn't contacted me yet either? :?

09-02-2008, 03:16 PM	#1
BigCountry Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: El Paso Posts: 63	kickstart stripped Ok, I stripped out the kickstart on the viva. Too much riding I guess. The lever is stripped but not the engine gear. I'm thinking about just welding it on and calling it a day. Any suggestions? __________________ 2007 VX 250 PR, uni 2 stage air filter, threw the dead battery away and bored the box out for the air filter. Changed out the main jet with a Keihin 100. 2002 CRF450R Replaced the head with an 06 and rebuilt the forks.  Mean Mean Machine
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09-03-2008, 04:47 PM	#2
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I would compare to a honda lever. Welding it is a bad idea incase you would need to remove that engine cover later on. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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09-03-2008, 08:59 PM	#3
VinceDrake Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Saskatchewan Posts: 491	What we did on old brit iron when the kick lever would strip out was drill an 8mm hoole through the kicker, through the shaft, back through the other side of the kicker, and stuff and 8mm bolt and nut through it. That way, remove bolt, remove kicker, in case you have to go under that cover. Works a treat, and if the bolt dies, you can go up to 10mm, etc. (If you're Murcan, 8mm would be 5/16"-- Don't forget the lock nuts!) --Vince __________________ "Sometimes it is better to say nothing, and let people think you're an idiot, than to open your mouth and prove it."
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09-04-2008, 07:05 AM	#4
tigertamer Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wheeling, West Virginia Posts: 683	Mr. VinceDrake, you beat me to the punch :wink: Thanks, Tigertamer __________________ 07 H-D XL883C 06 LF 200GY-5 Yin and Yang CAUTION Obey The Traffic Regulation. Always Wear a Helmet. Don't Ride After Drinking Wine. Before Operation, Read The Owners Manual Carefully.
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09-05-2008, 12:06 AM	#5
VinceDrake Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Saskatchewan Posts: 491	I was just happy to be useful for a change... --Vince __________________ "Sometimes it is better to say nothing, and let people think you're an idiot, than to open your mouth and prove it."
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09-12-2008, 11:10 PM	#6
BigCountry Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: El Paso Posts: 63	Thanks for the tip guys. I'll probably try it this weekend. I've been lazy and haven't done anything to it in a while. Been riding the 450 lately. __________________ 2007 VX 250 PR, uni 2 stage air filter, threw the dead battery away and bored the box out for the air filter. Changed out the main jet with a Keihin 100. 2002 CRF450R Replaced the head with an 06 and rebuilt the forks.  Mean Mean Machine
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09-12-2008, 11:23 PM	#7
VinceDrake Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Saskatchewan Posts: 491	Best of luck, sir! Hopefully it works out well for you! --Vince __________________ "Sometimes it is better to say nothing, and let people think you're an idiot, than to open your mouth and prove it."
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09-13-2008, 07:45 AM	#8
winwun Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 169	Another option would be to drill and tap a hole in the kick-start lever where it goes on the shaft and run a pointy-ended set screw in to mark the shaft and then drill it enough for the set screw to hold. I would suggest something like a 10-32 screw. __________________ If everyone picked up a couple of pieces of litter, pretty soon there wouldn't be ANY, and wouldn't THAT be nice ? Luke, 11: 21
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01-11-2009, 05:57 PM	#9
BigCountry Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: El Paso Posts: 63	well guys, drilling the hole and placing a 8mm bolt in worked great for about 25 kicks. Not too bad actually. Drilling the hole made it too weak and it completely broke off where I drilled it. This weekend I drove to a Motorcycle salvage yard in NM and found a replacement kicker that works perfect. The viva 250pr will work with pretty much any kicker that fits a 16mm diameter. I installed 10 different ones and had no clearance problems. I went with a straight shaft and 8in long. Works great. __________________ 2007 VX 250 PR, uni 2 stage air filter, threw the dead battery away and bored the box out for the air filter. Changed out the main jet with a Keihin 100. 2002 CRF450R Replaced the head with an 06 and rebuilt the forks.  Mean Mean Machine
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01-12-2009, 06:21 AM	#10
DDG1976 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ringgold, Ga. Posts: 410	I think the chinese need a panel of us here at chinariders to help engineer bikes for 2010. Who do I need to email to get this in process? LOL. __________________ I have all of soberday to satur up!!
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01-12-2009, 09:31 AM	#11
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	We have been field testing them for a few years now. Found most of there weak spots. Good idea. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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01-12-2009, 02:41 PM	#12
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