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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
Stripped Splines on Kickstart Shaft and Lever (Weep)
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<blockquote data-quote="AndyBee" data-source="post: 164037" data-attributes="member: 5401"><p>Hi again,</p><p></p><p>Andy in Lincolnshire (UK here). So, in a stunning sequel to my other newbie question today, while attempting to learn the correct starting procedure for my newly-acquired 1950 Black Shadow today (holding the decompressor in 'til the bottom of the kick) I managed to strip the kickstart splines. Looking at the shaft, I think it was already in a pretty sad state when I got the bike (pic below). So I guess I need to get myself a new kickstart shaft and lever. Before I do this I wondered:</p><p></p><p>1. Is it okay just to drill and bolt the lever and shaft? Is this a thing?</p><p>2. Is there anything I can do to prevent the same happening to the new hardware? The splines look pretty fine/thin to me.</p><p>3. Is there some sort of upgrade/improvement I can do?</p><p>4. Does anyone have a link to a good resource to help me change the shaft?</p><p></p><p>I'm still feeling a bit sad and forlorn about the broken starter assembly, so I'd better fix it pronto to redeem myself!</p><p></p><p>thanks and best wishes to all, </p><p>Andy</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AndyBee, post: 164037, member: 5401"] Hi again, Andy in Lincolnshire (UK here). So, in a stunning sequel to my other newbie question today, while attempting to learn the correct starting procedure for my newly-acquired 1950 Black Shadow today (holding the decompressor in 'til the bottom of the kick) I managed to strip the kickstart splines. Looking at the shaft, I think it was already in a pretty sad state when I got the bike (pic below). So I guess I need to get myself a new kickstart shaft and lever. Before I do this I wondered: 1. Is it okay just to drill and bolt the lever and shaft? Is this a thing? 2. Is there anything I can do to prevent the same happening to the new hardware? The splines look pretty fine/thin to me. 3. Is there some sort of upgrade/improvement I can do? 4. Does anyone have a link to a good resource to help me change the shaft? I'm still feeling a bit sad and forlorn about the broken starter assembly, so I'd better fix it pronto to redeem myself! thanks and best wishes to all, Andy [/QUOTE]
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