Guys......on an indian gp we are finding that the kickstart is engaging on 1st gear ok, then here and there it's completely missing it ? ie; kickstart just misses and hits the tarmac......I checked to see if the piston was ejecting ok on the ramp and it seems fine, is there maybe a known issue ...OR any suggestions to deal with it ?
Any ideas ?
Kickstart missing first gear ??
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Are the teeth on first gear all there and in good shape ?
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Jason, yes all good with not one chip. The only thing I can think of is that the piston is not releasing on each occaision when the kickstart is kicked downwards.....maybe the pin is catching something.
I must add, the chap who owns the bike failed to keep the gearbox filled with oil so had run dry so maybe it has seized a little ....the clutch plates separating the cork plates had also got some rust on them (from no oil I guess) so wondering if I just need to replace the piston and pin and spring perhaps ?
I must add, the chap who owns the bike failed to keep the gearbox filled with oil so had run dry so maybe it has seized a little ....the clutch plates separating the cork plates had also got some rust on them (from no oil I guess) so wondering if I just need to replace the piston and pin and spring perhaps ?
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Check the pin is not catching, I would take it all out and check its all moving right.
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Cheers Jason, i'll strip out the lot and replace moving parts to eliminate any concerns here.
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Dapper yes good point, i'll hit it this weekend again, cheers
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most likely the K/S piston teeth chipped/ worn as mentioned above.
That was one of the first problems I had with a Lambretta way back in 1968.
When I figured out what the problem was I went down to my local authorised dealer, and ordered a new K/S piston, but asked for one with "longer teeth so it engages better......."
The look the old guy gave me was a mixture of contempt and pity
Oh the innocence and naievity of youth
Chris
That was one of the first problems I had with a Lambretta way back in 1968.
When I figured out what the problem was I went down to my local authorised dealer, and ordered a new K/S piston, but asked for one with "longer teeth so it engages better......."
The look the old guy gave me was a mixture of contempt and pity
Oh the innocence and naievity of youth
Chris
Scootering since 1968.
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Cheers all......now resolved with new kickstart piston and spring, never thought such a small thing makes a big difference.....cheers all