into the tranny We go. HELP! Kickstarter spring

Kx_rider

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k so my Kickstart on my 86 kx is not springing back so i pulled the trann cover off And the spring In there <s>Seems To Not Be broken at all so im guessing It just let off.. but i really have no idea how to wind it back on to how it is suppost to be.. </s> sorry, iT is In fact broke. Where can i get a New One of these? 1986 kx80
 
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76GMC1500

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The manual doesn't tell you anything. I did my Honda by setting the gear assembly in, turning it clockwise until it hit the stop, and then winding the spring once around until it fit in to the hole. The clutch has to be out to install the kickstart gear properly.
 

whenfoxforks-ruled

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76GMC1500 said:
The manual doesn't tell you anything. I did my Honda by setting the gear assembly in, turning it clockwise until it hit the stop, and then winding the spring once around until it fit in to the hole. The clutch has to be out to install the kickstart gear properly.
Gm,what the heck? Get a shop manual,it shows orientation and installation! You can look at an on line parts list,it will show all the parts,and order of installation.
 

76GMC1500

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My factory Honda service manual says "Install the kickstarter spindle and hook the return spring to the crankcase as shown." It has a tiny picture that cannot be made out. Real helpful, huh foxforks? Shop manuals don't tell you everything. In fact, there are some sections that are flat out wrong.
 

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No matter what mis-fortune you encountered gm,surely would not have you swearing off the manual! If honda had misinformation they would have fixed it and changed the part number!
 

MXer666

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76GMC1500 said:
My factory Honda service manual says "Install the kickstarter spindle and hook the return spring to the crankcase as shown." It has a tiny picture that cannot be made out.

how many do you have? one of mine has like 8 pages that explain how the gear works, how to connect it, and service limits. It is as well a honda service manual.(clymer)
 
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