Looking at a 73 jackpiner, kick starter won't return after you kick start the bike. have to raise back up by hand. thanks for the help.
Denis
Might be because the owner mistakenly removed the kick starter bolt (under the motor) instead of the engine oil drain plug. I think the cases have to be split to fix this condition.
Pete Petrick
175 Jackpiner
Slow but Good
thanks for the info
Denis
hi denis. this same thing happened on one of my bikes while at diamond don's. pete's right. the bolt may have worked itself out like mine did. i had to split the cases to fix it. just got it done yesterday as a matter of fact.. good luck.. i can help you with it if need be. drop me a line at
[email protected] if you're interested. chi jer
Jerry,
Thanks for the info
Denis
hey dennis. please drop me line at
[email protected]. i have some further info on this problem chi jer
It's too late now, but you mught want to safety wire it next time.
I got a few old 72-73 JP cases and I've seen the kick starter stop bolt fiberglassed on there...
Also that 14mm kicker shaft is the rarest thing on the planet, dont use a hammer [B)]
Raymond
Down East Pentons