FRP kickstarter problems

[Ryan_KDX]

I bought one for my 96 KDX200. Its seems to slip over the shaft fine (with the help of a dremel) and kick over like it should, but the problem is that it doesnt seem to be bent forward enough to clear the flame. Is this somewhat normal (like FMF quality) or did Fredette send me the wrong lever??

 

[bcVulcan]

Is it in the right position/on the correct spline? I didn't have that problem. Why did you have to use a dremel?

 

[Ryan_KDX]

I need a dremel to minutely bore out the kick start sleeve. It was a super tight fit, and it still is.

 

[motorider200]

You will probably need to remove the knuckle and put it back on at a different angle.

 

[canyncarvr]

It is a tight fit in any case. I took a little metal off the back of it to clear the frame when I first put it on. In a year's time it has worn to the extent it touches a bit.

But it also touches the -30 pipe, too. Granted, that pipe has been dinged, straightened, aligned and dinged summore, so it's likely NOT where it's supposed to be.

 

[Mrobbins]

The forward tip on my FRP kicker rattles a little on the pipe too, but it's still way better than the OEM toothpick.

 

[bcVulcan]

The OEM toothe pick starts the bike MUCH easier. I tossed my FRP. ;)

 

[Ryan_KDX]

I'll post a pic of what the problem is in a day or two. I'm pretty busy with school and wont have time to work on it for a while. Thanks for the help though.

 

[dixie]

New parts are supose to fit tight and like said before you must be on the wrong spline , and the bike starts easyer in mind opion the short kicker is the way to go.