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Post by verbotten on Nov 3, 2023 12:35:02 GMT 1
Hi - Can anyone suggest a kickstart replacement lever and boss for a 4L0? I bought a repair kit from Norbo and fitted it but the lever is still too loose so I reckon it is worn and wonder what to replace it with as it is an NLA part. The lever is only loose when it is in the 'rest' position next to the engine. Is there anything I can do to close that gap that the new spring & ball bearing is not managing to do? Was thinking maybe get some a tiny bit of metal welded and then file down...seems like an impossible faff! I really appreciate any help on this - thanks  |
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Post by alankelly on Nov 3, 2023 16:26:30 GMT 1
I fitted the one from Norbos trick shop parts to my Yellow peril bike You will need to get the kickstarter shaft drilled and tapped but I like the stubby version  Got the same kicker on the Tigcraft project too  Best wishes Al |
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Post by verbotten on Nov 4, 2023 10:52:57 GMT 1
Thanks Al, was really hoping for a direct swap out without drilling n tapping; that said your kickstarts look fab.
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Post by alankelly on Nov 4, 2023 10:55:07 GMT 1
Trouble is original units are getting thin on the ground and it’s a nice alternative without looking too different
Good luck with your search Al
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Post by jon on Nov 4, 2023 10:58:28 GMT 1
verbotten They can be repaired with a bush. Any good machine shop should be able to do this. I bushed mine with brass first time but it didn’t last that long before the slop came back. Did it in steel second time. Jon
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Post by verbotten on Nov 4, 2023 11:21:02 GMT 1
A search throws up this wholesaler who distribure pattern kick starts (amongst other things) but it looks like their supply line has run out as quite a few resellers online but all out of stock including the wholesaler, not sure if they will produce any more? I see on ebay that oldparts shop are selling an updated OEM Yamaha one which will be around the £200 quid mark by the time it gets to the UK! As suggested by Jon, getting a bush fabricated is the way ahead and my wallet will thank me  www.hendler.co.uk/product/hendler-kickstart-yamaha-rd250lc-rd350lc-tzr250-17mm-spline-234502h |
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Post by beardy on Nov 4, 2023 18:51:51 GMT 1
Back in the 80’s when I started despatching I had a Honda RS250 for a while. The kickstart on it snapped one day and I found that the kickstart from my LC fitted and worked. I’ve just had a butchers on eBay for RS250 kickstarts and nothing doing. But it shows other ones will fit. It’s just finding what will.
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Post by liffy16 on Nov 4, 2023 19:00:35 GMT 1
That's right beardy it will be a standard metric spline size that a lot of the Japanese would use
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Post by elsiefan on Nov 8, 2023 16:03:53 GMT 1
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Post by Robbieben on Nov 8, 2023 17:40:38 GMT 1
Bloomin good price too if anyone is looking for one. |
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Post by Gunny on Nov 8, 2023 19:09:50 GMT 1
 Ebay £15ish from a pit bike |
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Post by fabiostar on Nov 8, 2023 19:31:23 GMT 1
Ebay £15ish from a pit bike Thats tidy looking and decent money |
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Post by verbotten on Nov 9, 2023 12:42:45 GMT 1
Thanks for the link - ordered one |
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