Author Topic: kick starter blues (Read 2628 times)

Pj Uptmor · « **on:** July 07, 2015, 01:24:14 AM »

Houston I have a problem. The kick starter assembly not engaging everytime you kick start it. Only once in a while. It is a 88 engine and I haven't taken the cover off yet. Has anyone seen this problem before.

croat1 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 07, 2015, 01:48:28 AM »

this might help:
http://trx250r.org/threads/4897-Kicker-Starter-Poor-Engagement-Possible-compression-spring-fix?highlight=spring

Pumashine · « **Reply #2 on:** July 07, 2015, 12:09:50 PM »

Ryans theory was the spring was not pushing hard enough on the ratchet that it was not engaging. If your teeth are worn off or severely rounded the stronger spring will not be a fix. You would need to purchase a new mechanism.

croat1 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 23, 2015, 12:44:33 AM »

[MENTION=482]Pj Uptmor[/MENTION]....what did you find?

rablack21 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 23, 2015, 08:17:18 AM »

Quote from: Pumashine;55856

Ryans theory was the spring was not pushing hard enough on the ratchet that it was not engaging. If your teeth are worn off or severely rounded the stronger spring will not be a fix. You would need to purchase a new mechanism.

I agree with Tony. You have to check the teeth on the kick starter mechanism FIRST to make sure they aren't worn. If they are, that is your problem. In the case that I had with mine, teeth showed no sign of wear. So, after installing the strong spring, the slipping teeth problem went away.

Pj Uptmor · « **Reply #5 on:** July 24, 2015, 12:32:02 AM »

Sorry Guys been working 70 plus hours the last two week. I haven't got a chance to look into it. Will keep you all posted when I get a chance to look into it.